DHCP Groups List
The DHCP tab DHCP Groups List allows you to create, view, and manage groups of DHCP servers and pools. Using groups, you can configure and push selected combinations of zones at pools at one time.
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- Expand or close the group container by clicking on the expansion arrow ( > ) on the far right of the header.
- Clicking on the X will delete the group and all zones pools included in the group.
- Rename the group by clicking on the name, then typing the desired changes and clicking outside of the name.
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The group pool list displays subnet and host pools included in the group under separate tabs:
- Subnet / Host Pools Tabs: Shows zone list containing only forward or reverse zones, respectively. Pool Name (Sortable): Lists the subnet or host pools under the group. Click on the "Pool Name" header to sort the zone pool list (ascending or descending) by name. Click on a pool name to open the pool details page.
- Last Modified (Sortable): Displays the date and time the pool was last modified. Click on the "Last Modified" header to sort the list by most / least recent modification date.
- Subnet (or IP): The subnet or IP of the subnet/host pool, respectively.
- Range Min (or MAC): The starting range address for subnet pools or the MAC for host pools.
- Range Max: For the subnet list, displays the ending range address for the pool.
- Actions: Click on the "Actions" header to reveal sortable filters for selected fields. Buttons under the Actions column indicate available actions for each pool:
- Delete: Deletes the pool from ProVision.
- Push: Pushes the pool to the associated server.
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- Scheduled Tasks List: Displays scheduled tasks applied to the DHCP Group, its repeat settings, and last run time.
- Actions: Buttons under the Actions column indicate available actions for the tasks:
- Delete: Click to delete the scheduled task.
Working with DHCP Groups
DHCP groups allow for organizing multiple pools together and linking those pools with one or more servers. Pools may be pushed individually, as a group, or at the server level.
A Default Group for pools to be imported or added into is automatically designated. Creating additional groups is completely optional.
Add a Group
Create DHCP groups by clicking the "Add Group" Button, then add subnet or host pools under the group by clicking "Add Pool" for the desired group.
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The new group will be added to the DHCP Groups List.
View a Group
Open the group container for a group by clicking on the expansion arrow at the top right corner of the header.
Information for Attached Servers and Group Settings may also be viewed and edited by clicking on the expansion arrows for each section.
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Edit Group Name:
Edit the name for a group by clicking inside the group's name. A highlight box will appear around the name, and a cursor inside the box.
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When done with your edits, be sure to click the "Save Settings" button.
Add Pools to a Group
To add a new pool to a DHCP group, click the "Add Pool" button inside the desired group.
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The Create New Pool dialog will open. Select either "Subnet" or "Host" for the Pool Type to enter values for the new pool.
Add a Subnet Pool
To add a new subnet pool to a DHCP group, select "Subnet" as the Pool Type. Select the parent resource and type in a subnet name.
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Next, choose an assignment type under "New IP Assignment Settings". ProVision can smart assign a block for the pool that matches your provided criteria, or you may directly assign a specific block.
Smart Assign
To Smart Assign a DHCP pool, select "Smart" for the Assignment type, choose IPv4 or IPv6 for the IP type, then select a netmask.
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If no block matches the given criteria, a message will state so. Try either removing some criteria, or ensure that blocks exist in IPAM (with subassignments enabled!) with the given attributes.
Direct Assign
To Direct Assign a DHCP pool, select "Direct" for the assignment type, choose IPv4 or IPv6 for the IP type, then type in the desired IP address.
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When done, click "Save Changes". If the typed block exists, with subassignments enabled, and meets any additional criteria, that block will be assigned to the pool.
Add a Host Pool
To add a new host pool to a DHCP group, select "Host" as the pool type. Select the parent resource, and add a hostname and MAC address.
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Next, choose an assignment type - you may either have ProVision smart assign a block for the pool that matches your provided criteria, or directly assign a specific block.
Smart Assign
To Smart Assign a DHCP pool, select "Smart" for the assignment type and choose IPv4 or IPv6 for the IP type.
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If no block matches the given criteria, a message will state so. Try either removing some criteria, or ensure that blocks exist in IPAM (with subassignments enabled!) with the given attributes.
Direct Assign
To Direct Assign a DHCP pool, select "Direct" for the assignment type, choose IPv4 or IPv6 for the IP type, then type in the desired IP address.
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When done, click "Save Changes". If the typed block exists, with subassignments enabled, and meets any additional criteria, that block will be assigned to the pool.
Pushing a DHCP Group
Before pushing a group, expand the "Attached Servers" section and verify that the correct server is attached to the DHCP group.
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Pools pushes may be performed manually or through a scheduled task.
Manual Group Push
After verifying the attached server, manually push the group by clicking the "Push Group" button under the desired DHCP group.
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If errors occur, an error message will show with details on the issue. When complete, hit the "Close" button.
Scheduled Group Push
Scheduled pushes may be set up through the "Schedule Push" button for the group.
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The task may be deleted prior to running by clicking the "delete" button, but will automatically be removed once completed.
Delete a Group
Delete a non-Default Group by clicking on the "X" to the left of the group's name in the DHCP Groups List. When you delete a DHCP group, pools under the group will not be deleted. They will no longer be associated with a DHCP group, and can be managed from the DHCP Pools List.
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