What is a DHCP server?

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1.1 Steps to install DHCP Server 2012 R2

DHCP is known as the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is used to assign dynamic IP address to computers. For example, in your organization you have about 5000 desktops to manage. How do you track all computers? How can you track the IP address of all computers, if you assign a static IP address. Managing and tracking records will not be a daunting task for the system administrator.

Unlike a static address, dynamic IP address management is extremely simple and easy to manage. DHCP will help you centrally manage and configure an IP address for your environment. You don’t need to keep a list of IP addresses you’ve already assigned or worry about assigning identical IP addresses to multiple computers, etc. In addition to the IP address, it provides other configuration details such as the IP address of the DNS, router, etc.

Steps to install DHCP Server 2012 R2

Step 1: Open the Server Manager console and click on Add roles and features

Step 2: This window will explain you about the importance of roles and feature wizard simply click Next

Step 3: Select Role-based of featured-based installation and select Next.

Step 4: Click Select a server from the server pool

Step 5: Select DHCP Server then click Next.

Step 6: This window will explain you the functionality and advantages of DHCP. Read the important points mentioned under “Things to note”.

Step 7: Select the “Automatically restart destination server if necessary” option, which will restart your computer after the role is successfully installed. Click Yes, if you are good for automatically restarting your computer. Click Install to start the installation process.

Step 8: The installation progress can be reviewed in this window. You can even close this window, it will not interrupt the operating task. Click Close once the installation is complete.