Chapter 14. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
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DHCP is a simple client/server protocol that simplifies the management of host computer IP addresses and other configuration settings. This chapter describes the details of DHCP messages and common DHCP message exchanges.
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This chapter assumes prior knowledge of the benefits of DHCP, DHCP operation, the components of a DHCP infrastructure (DHCP client, DHCP server, and DHCP relay agent), and basic installation and configuration of those components provided with Microsoft Windows. For more information, see Chapter 6, "Dynamic Host Configuration ...
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