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Dhcpd
Dynamic host configuration
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Dhcpd
A DHCP configurations on a client (end-user) computer enables
individual computers on a network to obtain their
configurations from a server (the 'Dhcpd server'). Dhcpd
distribute IP addresses from a central server that
automatically sends a new IP address when a computer is
connected to the network. This eliminates the need to assign
each computer its own statically assigned IP address and makes
more efficient use of a limited number of IP addresses. Using
DHCP also eliminates IP number conflicts.

Configuration parameters such as a computer's
IP Address, the Default Gateway address, the DNS address, just
to name a few, can be delivered to a computer on demand. By
using DHCP, many computers can share a pool of IP addresses,
and use the required configuration for that environment
without manual intervention by the network administrator.
If DHCP is used, movement of your computer from one network
location to another network location, independent of their
ownership, will be as simple as plugging a cable into a
network socket.
Most often, DHCP Services will be provided by
a centralized server facility. Servers can offer a DHCP
service that will listen for DHCP requests from client
computers. In response, these servers will allocated an IP
Address and send additional network-specific information back
to the client for use during this session. During the session,
the client computer may release or renew the subscription to
the allocated address information. When the computer is
finished with this address, and has released it, the server is
free to allocate it to another needy client.
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