I use static addresses for my servers. I also have my pool start at say x.x.x.100, so I know the address won't be assigned elsewhere.
On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Jonathan <[email protected]> wrote: > Hmmm... interesting concept. I personally prefer static addressing assigned > on each individual server. Though I could see the appeal of using DHCP, I > don't have enough confidence in DHCP to use it for server addressing. Just > my $0.02 > On Jan 18, 2011 2:06 PM, "David Lum" <[email protected]> wrote: > > The other day someone commented that it seemed like a bit much that 50% > of my 100-ish servers have DHCP reservations - driving home yesterday I > realized another reason why I have it that way (because yes, I chew on these > questions and constantly evaluate why I do some process or another) - > because my fellow SE's have their server monitoring set up to look at > specific IP's instead of hostnames and I am unable to convince them > otherwise. If the server IP changes it hoses their tests and the > dependencies. > > > > It's not how I set *MY* monitoring up for servers I maintain, but I have > posted that question here in fact and have seen differing opinions on > weather hostname or IP is preferred. > > > > David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER > > NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION > > (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > > --- > > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > > or send an email to [email protected] > > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
