Network setup. 1

[160473]

Is it possible to apply some sort of policy settings on Windows 2000 server to make Win 2000 clients use DHCP server instead of manual IP-configuration. We have several machines on our nework and it would be much easier to confugure the server instead of visiting all client machines.
Jan-Eric Finland

 

[AngryChimp]

Set it up on the client for DHCP. I'm not sure if you can set up a policy to automatically do this but there are several freeware remote desktop apps that can save you the legwork

 

[160473]

Thanks, I only have to do it once... So I think I can walk!

 

[wolluf]

2k pro sets up to use DHCP by default - and you need Admin level access to change this. So, if you've manual IP addresses on 2k Pro machines, somebody (Administrator) must have set them so.

 

[160473]

Yes, I'm the admin...
I was just looking for some trick to save time.
Thanks.

 

[GarethT]

The Trick is planning.

MCSE NT&2K,CCNA/CCDA,CNA,ASE,NSP

If your going to post-- say somthing instead of Googling a URL link

http://www.I-carnt-be-assed-typing-anything-worthwhile.com

 

[OUCATS]

Hey GarethT, how about posting something worthwhile instead of just a smart remark (since you are soooo worried about how people post).

There is NO admin in the world that has ever planned everything out perfectly and never had to make a change.

160473, You could have both static and dynamic IPs on your network (if you choose). Going forward you could enable DHCP and set a range of IPs to use DHCP that way any new computer would use DHCP and your older machines would keep the manual IPs.

 

[GarethT]

i was rounding this thread off.

MCSE NT&2K,CCNA/CCDA,CNA,ASE,NSP

 

[arteus]

I concur with OUCATS - all those letters after your name when added up should spell "helpfull" Gareth....

 

[GarethT]

Look the coment was said saracstically becasue it was clear from the outset that this user had very few machines to walk too and thus was a bit of a pointless post.
but your right-- i shouldnt be being sarcastic- so this is my last ever post.

MCSE NT&2K,CCNA/CCDA,CNA,ASE,NSP

 

[arteus]

It is our loss but seeya Gareth.

 

[160473]

Thanks for your help, GarethT, arteus, OUCATS, wolluf and AngryChimp.

(We have several hudreds of machines and are switching to dhcp. Thats why I am trying to save some time...)

 

[GarethT]

OK in that case:


2 possibilities.

1) create an MIS using disco from win2k server cd of you setting dhcp up on a client and run on workstations-- ive not tested this one and ive got reservations on it working-after ive been checking the registry key that controls dhcp.
2)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;197424

this article is for 95/98- not tried it on 2k or xp- but this should possibly lead you in the right direction.
hope this helps

MCSE NT&2K,CCNA/CCDA,CNA,ASE,NSP

 

[GarethT]

I meant MSI btw-- typo- cmon its 9am here...........

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