Chapter 12

About Solaris DHCP (Overview)

This chapter introduces the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and explains the concepts that underlie the protocol. This chapter also describes the advantages of using DHCP in your network.

This chapter contains the following information:

• About the DHCP Protocol

• Advantages of Using Solaris DHCP

• How DHCP Works

• Solaris DHCP Server

• Solaris DHCP Client