Question about exporting the DHCP database

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Hello,

We have a 2003 Server SP1 as our domain controller. To save possible
headaches itwas suggested that for disaster recovery purposes I can create a
script to run that will export the domain controller DHCP database to a text
file. That text file can be exported to another location, perhaps on a server
where where it could be quickly imported into DHCP for in case the original
domain controller suffered a failure. I was reading these articles:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325473

http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci1048889,00.html#

http://www.geekadmin.com/?p=13


My goal is to have a copy that periodically copies the DHCP database to a
text file on a server that I can use as the new domain controller. My
questions are:

1) When you export- are you really making a COPY of the DHCP database
information, or are you MOVING it out of the original domain controller DHCP
database, rendering it useless?

2) If it just copies, would it be recommended to use this command:
a) netsh dhcp server export C:\dhcp.txt all

Many thanks in advance. I just want to be ready in case I can't access the
original domain controller.

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Thank you,
Brian
 
Re: Question about exporting the DHCP database

Hello Brian,

see inline

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Hello,
>
> We have a 2003 Server SP1 as our domain controller. To save
> possible headaches itwas suggested that for disaster recovery purposes
> I can create a script to run that will export the domain controller
> DHCP database to a text file. That text file can be exported to
> another location, perhaps on a server where where it could be quickly
> imported into DHCP for in case the original domain controller suffered
> a failure. I was reading these articles:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325473
>
> http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci1048889,00.html
> #
>
> http://www.geekadmin.com/?p=13
>
> My goal is to have a copy that periodically copies the DHCP database
> to a text file on a server that I can use as the new domain
> controller. My questions are:
>
> 1) When you export- are you really making a COPY of the DHCP database
> information, or are you MOVING it out of the original domain
> controller DHCP database, rendering it useless?

It is a copy of the database, doesn't matter which way you use..

> 2) If it just copies, would it be recommended to use this command:
> a) netsh dhcp server export C:\dhcp.txt all

If you like to use a command line tool, use netsh
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/281626

If you like a GUI, use Dhcpexim.exe
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325473


> Many thanks in advance. I just want to be ready in case I can't access
> the original domain controller.
>
 
Re: Question about exporting the DHCP database

Thank you Meinolf,

It's good to know that running this is exporting a copy. I appreciate
your input. Have a great day!


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Sincerely,
Brian


"Meinolf Weber" wrote:

> Hello Brian,
>
> see inline
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > We have a 2003 Server SP1 as our domain controller. To save
> > possible headaches itwas suggested that for disaster recovery purposes
> > I can create a script to run that will export the domain controller
> > DHCP database to a text file. That text file can be exported to
> > another location, perhaps on a server where where it could be quickly
> > imported into DHCP for in case the original domain controller suffered
> > a failure. I was reading these articles:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325473
> >
> > http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci1048889,00.html
> > #
> >
> > http://www.geekadmin.com/?p=13
> >
> > My goal is to have a copy that periodically copies the DHCP database
> > to a text file on a server that I can use as the new domain
> > controller. My questions are:
> >
> > 1) When you export- are you really making a COPY of the DHCP database
> > information, or are you MOVING it out of the original domain
> > controller DHCP database, rendering it useless?
>
> It is a copy of the database, doesn't matter which way you use..
>
> > 2) If it just copies, would it be recommended to use this command:
> > a) netsh dhcp server export C:\dhcp.txt all
>
> If you like to use a command line tool, use netsh
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/281626
>
> If you like a GUI, use Dhcpexim.exe
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325473
>
>
> > Many thanks in advance. I just want to be ready in case I can't access
> > the original domain controller.
> >
>
>
>
 
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