Deploying a DHCP service in any organization requires a significant amount of effort. DHCP doesn't just provide a set of addresses to clients, it is used to manage a large percentage of an installation's configuration information. The service interacts with other critical network infrastructure such as the Domain Name System. New features in the latest versions of DHCP, in particular the fail over protocol, provide significant improvements over prior versions of the protocol but also add complexity to the configuration and deployment process. This tutorial will provide practical information on deploying DHCP services including real world examples and information on how to debug problems.
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