Install and Configure DHCP Server in Windows Server 2019 Step By Step Guide

Summary

This instructional video demonstrates the process of installing and configuring the DHCP server role on Windows Server 2019. The presenter uses a domain controller named WS 2k 19-DC 01 to guide viewers through the necessary steps, including launching Server Manager, adding roles and features, and completing post-installation configuration. The tutorial also covers creating a scope, setting IP address ranges, and configuring options such as default gateway, DNS servers, and domain information. Finally, it shows how to activate the scope and test the DHCP server by assigning an IP address to a client computer, ensuring it can provide dynamic IP configurations to clients.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video demonstrates how to install and configure the DHCP server role in Windows Server 2000 19.
• 🔒 The demonstration uses a domain controller named WS 2k 19-DC 01 with a static IP address and is also hosting the Active Directory service.
• 📝 DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, which automatically provides TCP/IP configuration to clients.
• 💾 Before installing the DHCP server, ensure the server is logged in as a domain admin and has a static IP address.
• 🛠️ The installation process involves using Server Manager Console and selecting 'Add Roles and Features'.
• 📌 The DHCP server role requires additional features such as the DHCP Server Management Console, which are also installed.
• 🔑 Post-installation, the DHCP server needs to be authorized in Active Directory, which involves creating security groups like 'DHCP Administrators'.
• 📈 To configure the DHCP server, at least one scope must be created, defining a range of IP addresses for clients.
• 🔄 The scope creation process includes specifying the IP address range, subnet mask, and lease duration.
• 🌐 During scope configuration, options such as default gateway, DNS server information, and domain name are set.
• 🔄 The scope must be activated for the DHCP server to start assigning IP addresses to client computers.
• 🖥️ The video includes a test on a client computer to verify that it receives an IP address from the DHCP server.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the DHCP server role in a network?

The DHCP server role automatically provides TCP/IP configuration such as IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server IP address to the clients in a network.

What is the full form of DHCP?

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a network protocol used in Internet Protocol networks.

What are the prerequisites before starting the installation of the DHCP server role?

The prerequisites include logging in as a domain admin and ensuring the server is configured with a static IP address.

How many servers are involved in the demonstration in the video?

The demonstration involves one server, the local server named WS 2k 19-DC 01.

What is the IP address of the domain controller used in the demonstration?

The IP address of the domain controller used in the demonstration is 172.18.72.5.

What feature is required along with the DHCP server role during the installation process?

The DHCP server management console is a required feature along with the DHCP server role during the installation process.

What is the term used for the process of authorizing a DHCP server in Active Directory?

The process of authorizing a DHCP server in Active Directory is also known as 'authorization of DHCP server in Active Directory'.

What is a scope in the context of DHCP?

A scope in DHCP is a range of IP addresses assigned to computers requesting a dynamic IP address.

What is the default lease duration for a DHCP client?

The default lease duration for a DHCP client is set to 8 days.

How can you activate a DHCP scope after it has been created?

You can activate a DHCP scope by right-clicking on the scope and selecting 'Activate' from the context menu.

How can you verify if a client computer has received an IP address from the DHCP server?

You can verify if a client computer has received an IP address from the DHCP server by checking the network connections console and looking at the details of the adapter status.

What does the green check mark under IP 4 in the DHCP management console indicate?

The green check mark under IP 4 in the DHCP management console indicates that the DHCP server is active and can assign IP addresses to client computers.

How can you see the information about the client's IP address and lease details in the DHCP management console?

You can see the information about the client's IP address and lease details by clicking on 'Address Leases' and then selecting 'Refresh' in the DHCP management console.

What does the DHCP server do with the client's MAC address?

The DHCP server lists the client's MAC address in the 'Address Leases' section, which can be used to match and verify the client's identity.

Outlines

00:00

🔧 Installing DHCP Server Role on Windows Server 2000

This paragraph outlines the initial steps to install the DHCP server role on Windows Server 2000. The demonstration is conducted on a domain controller named WS 2k 19 - DC 01 with a static IP address and hosting the Active Directory service. The speaker emphasizes the prerequisites, such as ensuring the server is logged in as a domain admin and has a static IP address. The process involves opening Server Manager Console, adding roles and features, and selecting the DHCP server role. It also includes the authorization of the DHCP server in Active Directory, which is a crucial step for proper functioning. The paragraph concludes with the successful installation of the DHCP server role and the beginning of the post-installation configuration.

05:00

🛠 Configuring DHCP Scope and Options

The second paragraph delves into the configuration of the DHCP server, starting with the creation of a new scope. The speaker guides through the process of naming the scope, defining the IP address range, and setting the subnet mask. It discusses the option to exclude certain IP addresses and the lease duration, which is the time period a client can use the IP address. The paragraph also covers configuring DHCP options, such as the default gateway, domain information, and DNS server details. The speaker demonstrates how to input the domain controller's FQDN and resolve its IP address. The paragraph concludes with the activation of the scope, which is necessary for the DHCP server to start assigning IP addresses to client computers.

10:03

🖥️ Testing DHCP Server with Client Computer

The final paragraph demonstrates the practical application of the configured DHCP server by testing it with a client computer. The speaker shows how to change the client's network adapter settings from a static IP address to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. The activation of the scope on the DHCP server is confirmed, and the client computer's network settings are adjusted accordingly. The client computer successfully receives an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server details from the DHCP server. The paragraph concludes with a verification process, showing the client's IP address and lease information, and confirming the MAC address match, thus validating the successful configuration and operation of the DHCP server role.

Keywords

💡DHCP Server Role

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and the DHCP Server Role is a service that automatically provides TCP/IP configuration such as IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateway, and DNS server addresses to clients on a network. In the video, the DHCP Server Role is being installed and configured on a Windows Server 2019 domain controller, which is a key part of network management and automation.

💡Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2019 is an operating system developed by Microsoft for server environments. It includes various server roles, including the DHCP Server Role, which is the focus of the video. The script mentions installing the DHCP Server Role on a domain controller named WS 2k 19-DC 01, which is running Windows Server 2019.

💡Domain Controller

A domain controller is a server that manages security and access permissions for a network. In the script, the domain controller named WS 2k 19-DC 01 is used to install the DHCP Server Role and is configured with a static IP address, which is crucial for ensuring reliable network services.

💡IP Address

An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. In the video, the DHCP Server Role is configured to automatically assign IP addresses to client computers within a specified range, which is essential for network communication.

💡Subnet Mask

A subnet mask is a 32-bit number used in networking to divide an IP address into network and host portions. In the script, the subnet mask is specified as /24 (or 255.255.255.0) for the DHCP scope, which determines the network segment for the IP addresses being assigned.

💡DNS Server

DNS stands for Domain Name System, which is the system that translates human-friendly domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to communicate with each other. In the video, the DHCP Server Role is configured to provide DNS server addresses to clients, which is important for internet connectivity and name resolution.

💡Scope

In the context of DHCP, a scope refers to a range of IP addresses that the DHCP server can assign to clients. The script describes creating a new scope with a specific range of IP addresses, which is necessary for the DHCP server to function and provide dynamic IP addresses.

💡Lease Duration

Lease duration is the length of time that a DHCP client is allowed to use an IP address before it must request a new one. In the video, the default lease duration of 8 days is mentioned and can be adjusted according to the network administrator's requirements.

💡Default Gateway

A default gateway is a network node on a computer network that acts as an entry point to another network. In the script, the default gateway's IP address is specified as part of the DHCP options, which allows client computers to communicate outside of their local network.

💡Active Directory

Active Directory is a directory service that Microsoft Windows uses for network security and management. In the video, the DHCP server is authorized in Active Directory, which is a necessary step for the DHCP service to operate properly within a Windows domain environment.

💡MAC Address

A MAC address, or Media Access Control address, is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on the physical network segment. In the script, the client's MAC address is mentioned as being listed in the DHCP server's address lease, which helps in tracking and managing network devices.

Highlights

Introduction to the process of installing and configuring the DHCP server role in Windows Server 2000 19.

The demonstration uses a domain controller named WS 2k 19-DC 01 with a static IP address and Active Directory integrated DNS.

Verification of prerequisites such as domain admin login and static IP configuration before starting the DHCP installation.

Opening Server Manager Console and initiating the Add Roles and Features Wizard.

Selection of the DHCP Server role and the DHCP Server Management Tools as part of the feature installation.

Completion of the DHCP Server role installation process and proceeding to post-installation configuration.

Authorization of the DHCP server in Active Directory through the Post-Installation Configuration Wizard.

Creation of the DHCP administrators group for delegation of DHCP server administration in Active Directory.

Configuration of the DHCP server by creating at least one scope to provide IP addresses to client computers.

Explanation of the scope as a range of IP addresses assigned to computers requesting dynamic IP addresses.

Process of creating a new scope including specifying the name, description, and IP address range.

Setting the lease duration for clients to use the IP address from the DHCP server.

Configuring DHCP options such as default gateway, domain information, and DNS server addresses.

Activation of the new scope to enable the DHCP server to start assigning IP addresses to client computers.

Testing the DHCP server by configuring a client computer to obtain an IP address and other settings automatically.

Verification of the client computer's successful acquisition of IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server from the DHCP server.

Demonstration of the DHCP server's address lease information, including client IP addresses and MAC addresses.

Conclusion of the video demonstration on installing and configuring the DHCP server role in Windows Server 2000 nineteen.

Transcripts

hello everyone welcome to Amma septa

vApp cast in this video we will see the

steps to install the DHCP server role

and how to configure DHCP server role in

Windows Server 2000 19 for this demo

I'll be using my domain controller named

WS 2k 19 - DC 0 1 that is configured

with the IP address 170 2.18 dot 72.5

and also host to the actor territory to

me service role for the my local domain

before we start the installation of DHCP

server role lastic / you offer DHCP

server dynamic host configuration

protocol means DHCP as a network

protocol that used in Internet Protocol

networks as its name indicates DHCP is a

service that automatically provides TCP

IP configuration such as IP address

subnet mask default gateway and DNS

servers IP address to the clients

computer so without wasting time let's

start the DHCP server role installation

first as you can see already I have open

saw manager console and now I'm going to

click on manage select add roles and

features on our domain controller AAHA

login as a domain admins traditional and

the server is also configured with the

static IP address this is the two things

that you need to verify before you start

the installation of a DHCP server now

let's click on Next button we're going

to select rule base of it should be

installation let's click on next now we

have only one server in our server pool

and which is our local server so let's

click on next and now I'm going to

select DHCP server role let's select the

checkbox it is going to ask that it's

also required certain other feature and

in that DHCP server management console

will be also there so let's click on

that add features as well now I'm going

to click on next next again next again

and click on install button

okay as you can see dears observer role

installation process has been completed

successfully now we need to complete

post installation configuration and for

that you need to click on this complete

DCP configuration link by chance suppose

if you have closed this console and if

you want to complete the post

installation configuration of DHCP that

time you need to click on the clo

explanation mark and here we have a

options for post deployment

configuration to complete that we need

to click on this link as well

complete DHCP configuration this is DHCP

post install configuration wizard it is

going to create the following security

group for the delegation of DHCP server

administration in your Active Directory

and that group our DHCP administrators

and DHCP uses this is also going to

resistor there's DHCP server in our

Active Directory as well that process is

also known as a authorization of DHCP

server in Active Directory let's click

on next on this computer we have login

as a my lab slash administrator that's

why we have a sufficient privilege to

authorize this DHCP server in our active

directory let's click on committee fine

all the group's has been created

successfully and our DHCP server is

authorized in our Active Directory as

well let's click on close and now our

first part is completed in the second

part we need to configure our DHCP

server in that at least we need to

create one day ACP scope so that our

server can provide IP address to our

client computer to manage DHCP server we

need to click on Tools and we need to

click on DHCP management console on DHCP

management console your server will be

listed there in our case it is WS 2k 19

- this is 0 1 . my lab would look let's

expand it under if we have a two options

one for IP was at 4 and second one is IP

version 6 I'm going to expand IP version

4 and here we don't have any scope at

this time it is Singers

and a scoop now here brief Orion

formation is that a scope is a range of

IP addresses assigned to computers

requesting a dynamic IP address you must

create and configure a scope before

dynamic IP address can be assigned to

your client computer to create a new

scope we need to click on action menu

and that we need to click on new scope

so for that you need to click here and

then you can create new scope from here

you can also right-click on your server

name and here authorization options will

be there so already this server is

authorized in our active directory

that's why unauthorized options is there

but if you haven't authorized your DHCP

servers so at the time you need to

select this box when authorized options

will be available I'm going to create

new scopes so for that I'm going to

click on IP version 4 and let's right

click there and select new scope let's

click on next and here you need to

specify the name of your scope and as

well as you can specify the description

as well for this demonstration I am

going to use a scope a let's click on

next and here you need to specify the IP

address range which you want to assign

to your client computers polish

remonstration I want to start this range

IP address from 170 2.21 8.72 dot 100 to

170 2.1 8.72 dot 254 my subnet mask will

be slash 24 ok so submit mass will be

255 dot 255 dot 255 dot 0 let's click on

next now here if you want to exclude any

IP address from the scope you can add

that IP address or IP address range over

here we are not going to add any

exclusion let's click on next button

here it is asking us about the lease

duration lease duration is the time

period in which client can use the IP

address from DHCP server by default it

is set to 8 days which I am going to

change it will be a

eat us in our case you can change this

lease time has been your requirement as

well as click on next now here it is

asking us do you want to configure DHCP

off since as well yes so for this you

have to select yes if you don't want to

configure DHCP off since right now then

you can select no as well for this

demonstration we want to configure all

those options like specifying our

default gateways IP address information

about our domain information about DNS

servers etc let's click on next here it

is asking us to provide the routers IP

address which is 170 2.18 dot 72.1 in my

case let's click on add' button click on

next and here as you can see parent

domain name is already there and as well

as my dns service IP address is also

Manson there the reason is pretty simple

because we are installing and

configuring DHCP server role on our

domain controller and that's why this

information is already there if you

haven't provided this information for

example let me remove this fine I'm

going to remove this as well and now I'm

going to specify the fqdn of my domain

controller ok now click on resolve and

as you can see that IP address has been

successfully resolved the reason is

there because we have install and

configure DNS server rule on this

computer as well let's click on ADD fine

let's click on next if you have any

Vince server in your environment then

you can specify the information about

your Vince server as well we are not

using any Vince server

thus I'm going to skip the step click on

next and do you want to activate the

scope right now I'm going to select no

I'll activate this scope later on see

before your DHCP can start assigning IP

address to your computer you need to

create at least one scope and that scope

should be active

then after your DHCP server will able to

provide IP addresses to your client

computer let's become next and I'm going

to click on a finish button

so now we have a scope if you expand

your scope right now you can see one

down arrow is there that is indicating

that we haven't activated our scope as

well if you expand your scope that time

you will see address pool starting from

72 dot 102 72 dot 254 address least

whatever lease is assigned to your

client computer will be visible here if

you have configured any DHCP reservation

that reservation will be available here

and if you click on scope options those

options which we have specified during

the creation of DHCP scope will be

visible here like routers address your

DNS servers address as well as your DNS

domain name fine

this is my client computer where we are

going to taste whether our client

computer is able to get IP address from

our DHCP server or not I'm going to open

network connections console and as you

can see no Internet access is there

okay last click on change adapter off

since select your adapter right click on

it and select properties I'm going to

select Internet Protocol version 4 and

then I'm going to click on properties

right now as you can see this client

computer windows 10 is configured with

the static IP address instead of the

static IP address we want to use DHCP

server so a DCP server can assign IP

address automatically to this client

computer fine so I'm going back to our

DHCP server because we need to activate

a scope as well so I'm going to right

click here and then we here we have a

off sense for activate so I'm going to

click on it and now as you can see that

tiny symbol is removed from our scope

and here we have a green check box as

well under IP 4 that means now our DHCP

server can assign IP address

automatically to client computer let's

taste that I'm going to select opnion

IP address automatically as well as we

also want to select obtain DNS service

address automatically let's click on OK

button

click on close and here we go

a silk'n yes let's right-click on of

adapter and select status click on

details and here you can say DHCP

enabled yes and the IP address which our

computer have received from DHCP server

is 170 2.1 8.72 dot 1:07 subnet mask is

there and the most important thing is

their lease obtain you can see the lease

is obtained on this time and the lease

is going to expire on and this time our

default gateway IP address is there a

DHCP service IP address is there and the

same server is

DNS server let's go back to our DHCP

server I'm going to click on address

lease last rectly and select refresh as

you can see the information is also

available about the client's IP address

and the most important thing is their

clients MAC address will be also listed

here let's check that here you can see

physical address is their last digits

are four zero seven A three E here we go

it has match with the clients MAC

address fine so this is the way how you

can install and configure DHCP server

role in Windows Server 2000 nineteen

that concludes our video demonstration

thank you all for watching this video