DHCP Decommission

czql5v 146 Reputation points
2021-01-11T11:27:57.99+00:00

Hi All,

I hope someone can offer some help and advice.

I have built a new server to replace our existing DHCP server W2008. I have already installed the DHCP role on the new server and I understand that I can copy over\export the configuration to the new server and then active the scope. This in turn should deactive the scope on the legacy server and make the new server the active one.

My question is - can I export the scope details from the legacy server and import to the new server without activating the scope on the new server. I would like to get everything in place now because I can only carryout this work at weekends due to the legacy server being on a production site. My aim is to have everything setup and on the weekend just active the scope on the new server. Is this at all possible?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
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  1. Candy Luo 12,711 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-01-12T02:56:17.307+00:00

    Hi ,

    My question is - can I export the scope details from the legacy server and import to the new server without activating the scope on the new server. I would like to get everything in place now because I can only carryout this work at weekends due to the legacy server being on a production site. My aim is to have everything setup and on the weekend just active the scope on the new server. Is this at all possible?

    Yes, you can. Just deactive the scope on the new server or stop DHCP server service on the new server. Then you can have everything setup on the weekend and active the scope/start DHCP service on the new server. (In my point of view, stop DHCP service on the new server will be more better.)

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    As a final step, don’t forget to stop DHCP service on the old DHCP server. When everything is working properly, remove the old DHCP server role to completely remove it from your infrastructure.

    Best Regards,

    Candy

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-01-11T13:53:37.55+00:00

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