Chapter 5. Configuring and Managing the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

OBJECTIVES

This chapter covers the following Sun-specified objectives for the 310-043 exam:

State the benefits of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Identify DHCP configuration files. State the purpose of DHCP configuration files. Administer DHCP clients and servers.

  • The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is used to assign network parameters to hosts in Client-Server mode. This is a very handy way to manage growing networks, and you need to know the benefits of DHCP. On Solaris systems, DHCP can be configured as a client, a server, or as a relay agent. ...

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