Best Practices

Implementing DHCP correctly is critical for ensuring a reliable, secure, and efficient dynamic IP address allocation system.

Key Concepts:

• Use a Dedicated DHCP Server
• Scope Management
• Configure DHCP Lease Time Appropriately
• Static IP Bindings for Critical Devices
• Monitor and Troubleshoot DHCP
• Use DHCP Relay in Larger Networks
• Implement DHCP Redundancy
• Use DHCP Snooping and Rate Limiting 
• Use DAI and Rate Limiting