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DHCP

Authorize the DHCP Server
Bad Address showing on DHCP Reservations
Cannot find DHCP Server
Cannot receive IP from DHCP Reservations
How to restore or move a DHCP into another computer
Troubleshooting Windows DHCP

Cannot find DHCP Server

Cause: DHCP service is stopped or disable.

Authorize the DHCP Server

A DHCP server must be authorize in the AD before it can assign IP addresses. Too authorize the DHCP server, on the Action menu, click Authorize.

Cannot find DHCP Server

Cause: DHCP service is stopped or disable.

How to restore or move a DHCP into another computer

The DHCP database is contained in the Dhcp.mdb file located in the %SystemRoot%\System32\Dhcp folder. The DHCP server uses this file to record and store information concerning active leases and reservations. After you install a new DHCP, you can copy Dhcp.mdb into the above mentioned location.