The DHCP Handbook: Understanding, Deploying, and Managing Automated Configuration Services

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a way to automate and manage the network configurations of desktop computers and other network devices that use the TCP/IP protocol suite. The DHCP Handbook is a complete resource for understanding DHCP, designing and deploying DHCP services, and debugging problems with DHCP clients and servers. Designed for network architects, implementers and adnimistrators, this authoritative guide includes: • An introduction to DHCP through examples, with background material on configuring TCP/IP protocol stacks • A complete description of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, including examples of how it works and discussion of the intent behind the protocol specification • Advice on how to design, install, and configure a DHCP service to meet the goals of your network installation • Operational details about DHCP servers and clients, and help in timing and debugging DHCP services • Information that will help you to understand the evolution of the DHCP protocol and to plan for the future DHCP allows users to build a network in which they can easily add new computers, replace existing computers and move computers between networked locations. This book is a complete guide that will help you take full advantage of DHCP on your network. If you design or administer networks, The DHCP Handbook is an essential resource to help you: • Use a DHCP server as the agent for managing the configuration of clients • Choose, configure, and manage a DHCP server • Design and deploy a reliable DHCP service tailored to your network and organization • Debug problems with DHCP clients and servers • Understand the most recent developments in new DHCP technologies and functions