DHCP Question

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I have a Windows 2003 Server that I use as a DHCP (amongst its other
roles).

The computers in all departments get their IP addresses from it.

I'm looking to change that a bit. I want each department to have its own
pool of IP addresses available.

I can setup my switches so that each is on its own VLAN. I'm just not sure
how to setup the DHCP server so that the scopes are tied to a particular
VLAN when the server itself only has one connection to the switch.

Hopefully I'm clear here with what I want to do..if not please ask.

Thanks.
 
Re: DHCP Question

Glenn,
Its not as difficult as it appears.
On the DHCP server, you just set up the scopes for each subnet as if the
DHCP server were on that subnet.
On the VLAN you need an "ip helper" address. This tells computers on the
subnet where the DHCP server is. The DHCP server responds with an address
from the requesting VLAN.
Anthony,
http://www.airdesk.com


"Glenn" <nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> If this isn't the appropriate newsgroup, please let me know which one is.
>
> I have a Windows 2003 Server that I use as a DHCP (amongst its other
> roles).
>
> The computers in all departments get their IP addresses from it.
>
> I'm looking to change that a bit. I want each department to have its own
> pool of IP addresses available.
>
> I can setup my switches so that each is on its own VLAN. I'm just not
> sure how to setup the DHCP server so that the scopes are tied to a
> particular VLAN when the server itself only has one connection to the
> switch.
>
> Hopefully I'm clear here with what I want to do..if not please ask.
>
> Thanks.
>
 
RE: DHCP Question

Hey Glen!

I was searching to setup something similar to what you had asked. Would you
care to help me with that? I have 100 computers in my Network , single
domain. I was thinking about seperating our Reseach and Development
department to make it more secure and maybe improve performance. R&D will
have their on Windows 2003 R2 server connected directly to CISCO CORE switch
3750Gx24 which is Layer 3 capable.All my servers are connected to this
server. This switch is also Uplink to other switches.
I have never done Vlan nor I am experiense with switches but I want to learn
how to configure Vlan on the switch and server. I like to find out what do I
gain doing Vlan for this server.

Does it improve security for the server , less broadcast, virus security
threats spreading , bandwidth, port security. I want to make this server is
invisible on the network but CAD workstations pulling data from this server
should be able to access this server and the rest of the LAN.
How will I configure the Workstations? Do I have to move R&D workstations to
their on SWITCH and UPLINK that Switch to the rest of the NETWORK SWITCH so
they can get on the to the LAN. I have a Network Digram I can share....

Please let me know If you can help me???
"Glenn" wrote:

> If this isn't the appropriate newsgroup, please let me know which one is.
>
> I have a Windows 2003 Server that I use as a DHCP (amongst its other
> roles).
>
> The computers in all departments get their IP addresses from it.
>
> I'm looking to change that a bit. I want each department to have its own
> pool of IP addresses available.
>
> I can setup my switches so that each is on its own VLAN. I'm just not sure
> how to setup the DHCP server so that the scopes are tied to a particular
> VLAN when the server itself only has one connection to the switch.
>
> Hopefully I'm clear here with what I want to do..if not please ask.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
 
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