Re: DHCP

We use the iseries for DHCP.  While all networks should have a backup DHCP, 
we've found that the iSeries level of stability to be such that we have seldom 
had to 
resort to a backup.

The only thing I don't like about DHCP on the iSeries is that I can't run 
reports over 
the configuration, for example, I'd like to obtain a report of reserved 
addresses for 
our network people to reconcile, but I can't seem to get at that information in 
that 
way.

DHCP doesn't seem to add much, if anything, in the way of utilization.

The thing about NT boxes is how difficult it can be to restore anything after a 
crash.  
And they crash often.  After about the third time we had to put our NT box back 
together, I moved DHCP to the iSeries, so at least people could get on the 
network 
and be working during the arduous process of putting the damn thing back 
together.

When will M$ learn about backup?  You know, it would be nice to be able to 
restore 
the machine's o/s, configuration, installed software, and data from backup.  
Now, you 
have to reinstall the o/s, reconfigure the box, reestablish user accounts, and 
reinstall 
the software.  Then you can restore your data and use your machine.

iSeries does it right.  M$ does it stupid.

--Chris

On 29 Jul 2003 at 9:37, MWalter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Is anyone using the DHCP server on the iSeries? We currently have an NT
> Server for DHCP. I was wondering if it would be at all advantageous to move
> DHCP to the iSeries.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mark
> 
> Mark D. Walter
> Senior Programmer/Analyst
> CCX, Inc.
> mwalter@xxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.ccxinc.com
> 
>