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Asked: 2015-10-24 02:57:26 +0800 CST

Where should I install DHCP server

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On enterprise or medium size company where is DHCP server installed? What is normal practice followed, in terms of DHCP server?

Here, I have DHCP server installed on one of my core switch.

Problem which i face is that my domain controller which is also a DNS server, don't update, if I select dynamic update with secure only.

So I have to keep both — nonsecure & secure dynamic update on my DNS Windows server, which is risky.

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Please help

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2 Answers

  1. My understanding is that it is common practice to have Windows do DHCP, since you get all that awesome AD integration (like DNS). That's what Microsoft expects you to do. In any case, I would run it on some kind of server.

    Why are you running DHCP from a switch?

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  2. Since DHCP is a lightweight network protocol/service, I usually install it on my router or network gateway. If I also have a DNS server, I configure DHCP to update the DNS when a new lease happens. The advantage of this approach is that since DHCP is a lousy protocol to work through routers (y'know, broadcasts don't go across them, you have to configure a DHCP relay on your router and not every router has that capability...), you can in a easier way, implement it to all your subnets.

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