Working with DHCP Servers

The DHCP tab combines server management, group organization, and pool management together under a single tab. 

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The DHCP Servers tab contains functions for adding, updating, and managing DHCP servers as well as scheduling server tasks. Multiple DHCP server types are supported: 

• ISC DHCP
• Cisco Prime Network Registrar
• Microsoft DHCP
• Kea DHCP
  • Backend options: API Premium Hooks, MySQL, and Beta
• PVDHCP (ProVision Managed Server)
  • Backend options: MySQL and Beta

Users with resource "read" permissions may view DHCP Server information, however only those with either Admin permissions or granted group-level server permissions can can manage DHCP server creation, edits, and deletion.

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DHCP Server List Interface

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The following items are available on the interface of the DHCP Server List:

• Add Server Button: Opens a dialog for creating a DHCP server.

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• Server List: 

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  • • Server Name: Name of the DHCP server. Click to open server details. 

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  • • Server Backend: The DHCP Service backend type for the server. Available types are ISC and CPNR.

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  • • Server Host: The server host.

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  • • Parent Resource: The resource set as the Parent for the server. 

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  • • Actions: The actions that may be performed on each server:

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    • • • Delete: Deletes the server from ProVision.

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    • • • Push: Pushes all pools associated with the selected server. 

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    • • • Perms: Opens a shortcut to edit permissions for the selected server (Admin only).

    Working with DHCP Servers

    Add a Server

    To create a new server, start from the DHCP Tab, select the DHCP Servers sub menu. Then, click the "Add Server" button next to "DHCP Server List".

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    In the "Common Settings" section of Server Settings, enter the new server's Display Name (the name that will appear on the ProVision interface), the FQDN / IP, server type, service type, and desired parent Resource (may be left at the default Top Level Resource). 

    

    Available fields include:

    • Display Name: Name you want the server to display.
    • Server IP: The IP or Hostname of the DHCP server.
    • DHCP Service: Select the DHCP service type - ISC DHCP, or Cisco Prime Network Registrar (CPNR).
    • Parent Resource: Select the resource to be the "parent" of the server - typically TLR (Top Level Resource), but may be a lower level resource such as a Customer or Location. The parent resource selection is the basis of access permissions for the server.

    
    

    2) Set Server Specific Settings

    The next section is entering server service-type specific settings. The options visible in this section will depend on the "DHCP Service" type chosen under "Common Settings". 

    Here, we see the fields for ISC DHCP server settings. Enter the server Username, Password, Port, Leases Directory, Server Start / Stop Commands, Server Test Command and Freelines (if desired).

    Your fields may vary for other server types. 

    For SSH Public Key Authentication, click on the ON / OFF toggle to select "ON" or "OFF" as needed. 

    

    3) Set Advanced Server Settings

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    1) Directly connected, by attaching the pool to a server from the Pool Details page.

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    2) Connected by a Group that has been set as the default DHCP Group for the server, selected under "DHCP Group Settings".

    Both are able to be viewed on the DHCP Server Settings page. 

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    Delete a server by clicking the "Delete" button under the "Actions" section of the Server List for the desired server. 

    

    Additional Information

    For more information on working with DHCP, see the following areas:

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