DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
• Automated configuration of IP address, subnet mask and other options • udp/67, udp/68 • Requires a DHCP server • Server, appliance, integrated into a SOHO router, etc. • Dynamic / pooled • IP addresses are assigned in real-time from a pool • Each system is given a lease and must renew at set intervals • DHCP reservation • Addresses are assigned by MAC address in the DHCP server • Quickly manage addresses from one location
Alternate answers seen on other CBTs
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tcp/389 Store and retrieve information in a network directory • Commonly used in Microsoft Active Directory
Comptia A+ Course Notes →port numbers in the range of 1-1024 that identify network applications that are well known such as web, email, and remote login applications
Mike Meyers Comptia Videos →udp/67, udp/68, requires a DHCP server, dynamic/pooled IP addresses are assigned in real time from pool, each system is given a lease and must renew at set intervals, resevations are assgned
Professor Messer Network Plus →