The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns an IP address to a host that joins a network, along with other information necessary for the host to communicate. DHCP also has more to it, so this week's episode is meant to be a solid introduction to this essential network protocol. We first discuss what it is and what you'd use it for. We then work through implementation details: servers, scope, design, options, relays, and security. Bonus material this week: meet DORA (not the explorer).
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) Parameters - IANA - https://www.iana.org/assignments/bootp-dhcp-parameters/bootp-dhcp-parameters.xhtml
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 (DHCPv6) - IANA - https://www.iana.org/assignments/dhcpv6-parameters/dhcpv6-parameters.xhtml
Know Your Options: DHCP vs. DHCPv6 - IPv6 Buzz Ep. 163 - Packet Pushers - https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/ipv6-buzz/ipb163-know-your-options-dhcp-vs-dhcpv6/
Cisco IOS DHCP relay agent - Cisco - https://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_4t/ip_addr/configuration/guide/htdhcpre.html
Juniper DHCP relay agent - Juniper - https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/junos/dhcp/topics/topic-map/dhcp-relay-agent-security-devices.html
Cisco Configuring DHCP snooping - Cisco - https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus3000/sw/security/503_u2_2/Cisco_n3k_security_cg_503_u2_2_chapter10.html
Juniper DHCP Snooping - Juniper - https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/junos/dhcp/topics/topic-map/dhcp-snooping.html
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