Deploy and Configure Windows Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Servers

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Deploy and Configure Windows Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Servers

This lab will walk you through the process of deploying and configuring a Windows DHCP Server.

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Lab Info

Level

Intermediate

Last updated

Sep 23, 2025

Duration

45m

Challenge

Configure a Static IP Address on BRADHCP1
1. Configure a static IP address of 10.2.1.2 on BRADHCP1
2. Set the default gateway
3. Set the DNS Server to 168.63.129.16
Challenge

Install the DHCP Server Role on BRADHCP1

Install the DHCP Server role on BRADHCP1
Challenge

Create a DHCP Scope
1. Create a DHCP scope for 10.2.1.0/24
2. Exclude the IP address for BRADHCP1
3. Set the default gateway
4. Set the DNS Server to 168.63.129.16
Challenge

Test the DHCP Scope

Test the DHCP scope from the DHCP client BRASVR1
Challenge

Create and Test a DHCP Reservation

Create and test a DHCP reservation of 10.2.1.11 for BRASVR1

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