You can avoid IP conflicts fairly easily. Make sure that both DHCP servers are enabled to ping for an IP before handing out an address. Then create the scope on the new server, along with the reservations, and then bring the new server up.
Because most clients ask for their previous IP address when contacting the DHCP server, there will be virtually no conflicts. I've done this twice without any issues. ============================================================== ASB - http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/?File=~MoreInfo.TXT ============================================================== Automation Leads To Relaxation... -----Original Message----- From: Ed Esgro [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 2:51 PM To: MSWinNT Discussions Subject: Making a new DHCP server I never had to do this scenario before. I am looking for some suggestions on the best practice. Scenario: I have an NT 4.0 domain. The domain has 1 DHCP server with 1 scope, with some exclusions and reservations. Nothing too complicated. I want to build a new DHCP server and use the same scope. How can I accomplish this? You can't have two DHCP servers with the same scope. I am thinking shut down DHCP on the existing server, startup DHCP on the new server, create the scope. Then modify the reservations and exclusions. Is this the best and only way? Is there any easy more efficient way to do it? Thanks all. Ed ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
