How do you install the DHCP server role on a Windows Server?
To install the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server role on a Windows Server, follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Log in to the Windows Server with administrative privileges.
2. Open the Server Manager by clicking on the Start button and selecting "Server Manager" from the menu.
3. In the Server Manager window, click on "Manage" in the top-right corner and select "Add Roles and Features" from the drop-down menu. This will open the Add Roles and Features Wizard.
4. On the Before You Begin page, review the information and click "Next" to proceed.
5. On the Select Installation Type page, select "Role-based or feature-based installation" and click "Next."
6. On the Select Destination Server page, choose the server on which you want to install the DHCP server role and click "Next."
7. On the Select Server Roles page, scroll down and check the box next to "DHCP Server." A pop-up window will appear, informing you that additional features are required. Click "Add Features" to include the necessary features and click "Next" to continue.
8. On the Select Features page, you can choose to add any additional features that you require for your DHCP server. Once you have made your selections, click "Next."
9. On the DHCP Server page, read the information about DHCP and click "Next" to proceed.
10. On the Confirm Installation Selections page, review your selections and click "Install" to begin the installation process.
11. The installation process will now start, and you can monitor the progress on the Installation progress page.
12. Once the installation is complete, the Results page will be displayed. Verify that the installation was successful and click "Close" to exit the wizard.
After installing the DHCP server role, you will need to configure it to meet your specific network requirements. This includes defining IP address ranges, configuring lease durations, setting up DHCP options, and configuring DNS settings if needed. These configuration steps are beyond the scope of this answer but can be performed using the DHCP management tools provided by Windows Server.
To install the DHCP server role on a Windows Server, you need to open the Server Manager, navigate to the Add Roles and Features Wizard, select the DHCP Server role, and complete the installation process. Once installed, you can configure the DHCP server to meet your network requirements.
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