DHCP

Adding DHCP Servers

DHCP Server Configuration is tied into the Resource Manager. To add a DHCP Server to ProVision, you can use the "Create a New DHCP Server" dialog area from the DHCP Tab.

Type the server name, then under "Select Customer", choose the resource to which the DHCP server belongs. This creates a hierarchical relationship, with the server as a child resource under the selected parent.

If the DHCP Gadget is attached to the Resource Section, you can also use the DHCP toggle function to enable this functionality.

Defining DHCP Scopes

In order to use DHCP functions and add DHCP Pools, the IP blocks need to be defined in the IPAM section by using "Add Aggregate" to create a DHCP specific aggregate.

Under the IPAM tab, select "Add Aggregate", fill in the aggregate information, and select the  "DHCP Aggregate" checkbox option as outlined below. This will ensure the block is automatically added to the DHCP Available Resource, and thus usable when building DHCP Server Configurations and defining DHCP Pools.

If you would like to use an existing aggregate or part of an existing aggregate, you simply need to "assign" the block (via the Action Menu) to the Resource Holder "DHCP Available" as shown below.

Once the IP block is assigned to DHCP Available, it will be available to assign to a DHCP Pool via the DHCP Gadget.

Managing DHCP Server Configurations

Once DHCP functions are enabled for a Resource Section, you will be able to manage configurations per Resource as expected by expanding the relevant areas.

Connection Configuration

In this gadget area, this is where you enter in the information that will be used for ProVision to communicate to the DHCP Server.

Server Details

Server details and advanced options may be entered under this portion of the gadget.

DHCP Pools

In this area, the admin can specify what DHCP Pools are linked to the DHCP server. This includes any host reservations as well as DHCP Pools as defined in the next section.

Use the Action menu to make changes to Linked or Existing Pools.

Create a New DHCP Pool - Subnets

When Assigning a Subnet (via dropdown) the IP Assignment selection will pull the data from the DHCP Available blocks that you defined earlier. You can use either a Smart or Direct assignment depending on your preference.

Create a New DHCP Pool - Host

When reserving Hostname/MAC data, change the Dropdown to "Host". This will also give you an option to assign from an existing DHCP block, or a specific IP address.

Saving/Pushing DHCP Server Configurations

It is recommended that you save your configuration after changes. When you Push a Configuration the configuration is automatically saved.

 Permissions

 DHCP Management integrates with ProVision's resource and permissions hierarchy, as well as the IP Management system.  Individual DHCP servers can be assigned via Resource Permissions  to different internal user groups, to be managed by only the appropriate parties.