How to install and Configure DHCP in windows server 2008

How to Install and Configure Windows Server 2008 DHCP Server

How to Install and Configure Windows Server 2008 DHCP Server

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to a computer from a defined range of numbers (i.e., a scope) configured for a given network.
When a computer uses a static IP address, it means that the computer is manually configured to use a specific IP address. One problem with static assignment, which can result from user error or inattention to detail, occurs when two computers are configured with the same IP address. This creates a conflict that results in loss of service. Using DHCP to dynamically assign IP addresses minimizes these conflicts.


To start the DHCP installation process, you can click Add Roles from the Initial Configuration Tasks window or from Server Manager Roles > Add Roles.





When the Add Roles Wizard comes up, you can click Next on that screen.
Next, select that you want to add the DHCP Server Role, and click Next.








Click Next >



 I have taken this opportunity to configure some basic IP settings and configure my first DHCP Scope.

Click Next >




Next, enter Primary & Secondary DNS Servers (as you see above)

Note: I have not entered any ip is the alternate dns simply because I only have a single DC right currently.

Click Next >








I dont use WINS on my network and I clicked Next




Configure your scope details according to your network.




Click next >








Account with permission in AD.

Click Next >










Done






Verify your configuration by opening your DHCP server. You can now carry on creating further scopes if your
network has more than 1 vlan or you can modify the settings configured earlier.






Configure a client pc to obtain ip address.
go to command prompt Start > Run > cmd > ipconfig /all

You will see tha a ip address has been allocated by the new scope to this client pc.