6.2.2 - DHCP Server Configuration

Flashcards about DHCP server configuration, including scopes, subnets, and fault tolerance.

What configurations are required for a DHCP server?

A DHCP server must be allocated a static IP address and configured with a range (or pool) of IP addresses and subnet masks plus option values to allocate.

What is a scope in DHCP?

A range of addresses and options configured for a single subnet.

What information is needed to define a scope?

You must provide a start and end IP address along with a subnet mask.

What is the relationship between scopes and subnets?

The server maintains a one-to-one mapping of scopes to subnets.

Where should a DHCP server be placed in relation to its clients?

The DHCP server must be placed in the same subnet as its clients.

How does a DHCP server providing IP configuration for multiple subnets choose which pool to service?

The pool to service each request is chosen based on the subnet from which the request originated.

If multiple DHCP servers are deployed for fault tolerance, how should they be configured?

Configure non-overlapping split scopes or use a failover mechanism.

How is DHCP typically handled for multiple subnets?

DHCP for multiple subnets is usually handled by configuring relay agents to forward requests to a central DHCP server.