How to Setup DHCP Server in windows server 2008 Step by step Guide
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We have already discussed how to install windows server 2008 and configuring domain controller with DNS server in windows server 2008.Now we will see how to install and configure DHCP server.
A DHCP Server assigns IP addresses to client computers. This is very often used in enterprise networks to reduce configuration efforts. All IP addresses of all computers are stored in a database that resides on a server machine.
You need to open server manager from Start—>Administrative tools—>Server Manager
Once server manager opens click on Roles from left pane now you need to click on Add Roles from right pane
Now you can see introduction screen click next
Here you need to select the DHCP Server and click next
DHCP Server introduction details click next
First it will try to check your server is having static ip address or not if it detects it will display here and click next
Here you need to enter your domain name and DNS servers click next
If you have WINS server enter details here otherwise select first option click next
Now you need to add DHCP server scope for this you need to click on Add
Enter your scope details and select check box next to Activate this scope option click ok
If you want to enable IPV6 for this server select here otherwise disable IPV6 for your DHCP server and click ok
Select user credentials click next
Confirmation about your selection click on install
DHCP server Installation in progress
Installation Results and click on close
Now you can confirm DHCP server from server manager as follows
Open DHCP server from Start—>Administrative Tools—>DHCP
Create new scope
Right click on IPV4 select New Scope
Create new Reservation
Right Click on Reservation select New reservation
Finally installing DHCP server is very easy compared to win server 2000/2003
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This was very helpful artical; however what happens after you click New Reservation? Are ther some additonal steps that need to be taken to ensure that the DHCP Server is running as it should? Please advise if possible. Thanks.
Zach
How do I enable Stateless DHCPv6 mode. I did try selecting the “Stateless DHCPv6 mode” and then entering the DNS server IPv6 address. However, the DHCPv6 server is not responding to ‘DHCPv6 Information-Request’. I am using Windows Server 2008 Trial Version, build 6001.
Hi , Can u please send how to configure the IPV6 DHCPV6 server so it can send the IP to the Clinets , I tried but I dont see any address in the tree ipv6>>Address leased.
Thanks in advance
very good nice thanks for your information
Sadly there is not documentation on the entire INTERNET how to run ipv6 DHCPv6 on Server 2008
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Thanks a lot for the post, very useful for a newbie like me. Now I have to keep looking what is the next step.
But thank u so much
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Thanks for the guide.
is there a way to have two mac addresses mapped to one ip. i have limited ip’s and would like a wireless and wired mac addresses to be assigned the same ip address as they wont need to be connected simultaneously. I know linux can do this, is there any solution in windows?
thnx for th article…
Thanks for the info. Technet has nothing on setting up DHCP in 2008. Most stuff there is geared towards 2003
Thank you for information.this usefull link
Do I need DHCP if all my client connections are connected to the network via wireless connection?
Good job done. Keep it up.
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Hi!
Thanks for this article!
But I have a problem… My DHCP Server is installed on another server (a member of the domain). It’s working, clients get IP addresses automaticaly.
But when I open DHCP in Administrative Tools, I can’t reach my server to manage it!
Do you have an idea for me?
Thanks.
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This was very helpful artical; however what happens after you click New Reservation? Are ther some additonal steps that need to be taken to ensure that the DHCP Server is running as it should? Please advise if possible. Thanks.
thanks a lot boss, it was really useful..
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Do you have to install Active Directory Domain services if you install the DHCP server? I tried to install the DHCP server with the Active Directory Domain services and DHCP server will install, but will not work. DHCP reports being active, but does not function since I cannot authorize the server.
lot of thanks.
this is very helpful & easy for your guidence
thank again.
thanks for direction, it helps me a lot,,,
FFFMy breath feels freasher after reading this article, Thanks for the good work!
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good document
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Appreciated
Its really so easy, before visiting this page i was thinking DHCP Instalation in Windows Server 2008 will be very diifficult but really its like chicken in plate
, just we have to eat this 
Bye bye