Changing DHCP Servers!

[sookie]

Hello,
I have just switched a Winnt 4.0 server to a Win2000 DC with DHCP! I had DHCP 30 clients that had leases for 10 days and had 5 left. When I changed servers I had to go each PC and do a ipconfig /release|renew in order to have them get an address from the new server. I have to make another switch with a server that services over 300 clients. What is the best way to make the transition without visiting over 300 workstations. I know this is short notice but we are looking to do it this weekend, if anyone out there has any ideas.

Thanks,

TerrenceB

 

[brontosaurus]

change the lease duration to something like 10 minutes (or whatever you feel is appropriate) just prior to switching over. This will force all the workstations to send out a broadcast for a renewal, which will eventually be answered by the new server.

 

[sookie]

Hello,
Forgot to add the clients are a mix between, Win 9X,2000 and XP.

Cheers,

TerrenceB

 

[sookie]

Thanks brontosaurus, I will do that.

Cheers