Setting up a simple DHCP server is fairly straightforward - Here are the basic steps:


  1. Launch dhcpmgr using:
    2. # /usr/sadm/admin/bin/dhcpmgr &
  2. Select 'configure as DHCP Server':



  3. Select 'text files':



  4. Specify where the configuration data will be stored:



  5. Select a name service to store host records:



  6. Specify the DHCP lease length:



  7. Enter the DNS domain name:



  8. Select a network to configure:



  9. Add network-type and routing info:



  10. Specify NIS servers if appropriate:



  11. Specify NIS+ servers if appropriate:



  12. Confirm all information:



  13. Run the address wizard to configure addresses:



  14. Set the number of possible clients:



  15. Set the server and starting address:



  16. Confirm all details:



  17. Specify a configuration macro:



  18. Specify a dynamic or persistent lease:



  19. Final confirmation:



  20. Enjoy your new DHCP server: