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<h1 class="topictitle1">Security considerations for using DHCP server</h1>
<div><p>These topics discuss methods for securing the DHCP
server for authorized users and preventing access to the DHCP server.</p>
<p>Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) provides a framework for passing
configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. For your client workstations,
DHCP can provide a function similar to auto configuration. A DHCP-enabled
program on the client workstation broadcasts a request for configuration information.
If the DHCP server is running on your system, the server responds to the request
by sending the information that the client workstation needs to correctly
configure TCP/IP. </p>
<p>You can use DHCP to make it simpler for users to connect to your system
for the first time. This is because the user does not need to enter TCP/IP
configuration information. You can also use DHCP to reduce the number of internal
TCP/IP addresses that you need in a subnetwork. The DHCP server can temporarily
allocate IP addresses to active users (from its pool of IP addresses).</p>
<p>For thin clients, you can use DHCP in place of BOOTP. DHCP provides more
function than BOOTP, and it can support dynamic configuration of both thin
clients and PCs.</p>
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<li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzamvtcpstopdhcp.htm">Prevent DHCP access</a></strong><br />
This article discusses the steps for preventing users from accessing the DHCP server.</li>
<li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzamvtcpsecdhcp.htm">Secure the DHCP server</a></strong><br />
This article provides recommendations for securing the DHCP server.</li>
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<div class="parentlink"><strong>Parent topic:</strong> <a href="rzamvtcpsetupsecurity.htm" title="The following information guides you through the process of setting up TCP/IP security.">Set up TCP/IP security</a></div>
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