DHCP server Migration from 2008 R2 to 2019

Ehsan Shakeeb 21 Reputation points
2022-02-09T12:49:13.467+00:00

Hello,

I am preparing to migrate DHCP server from Windows 2008 R2 to 2019 would like if i can do the migration in working hours and what it effects on the client machine receiving IP from DHCP server.

Please guide me the safest method for migrating DHCP server

Thanks

Ehsan

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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  1. Anonymous
    2022-02-09T13:31:20.317+00:00

    Should not be a problem to do. You can export / import the scope from old to new.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/dhcpserver/export-dhcpserver?view=windowsserver2022-ps
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/dhcpserver/import-dhcpserver?view=windowsserver2022-ps

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  2. Charles Thivierge 4,171 Reputation points
    2022-02-09T13:44:22.82+00:00

    The migration itself is simple. Just follow the articles provided by @Anonymous

    But, if you have multiple subnets / vlan in your organization, make sure that the IP Address of the new DHCP Server is configured in your switches / router (ip helper).

    hth

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