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and serves two address ranges, 192.168.2.10 to 192.168.2.20 and 192.168.2.100
192.168.2.200.
A DHCP server supplies not only the IP address and the netmask, but also the hostname,
domain name, gateway, and name server addresses for the client to use. In addition to
that, DHCP allows a number of other parameters to be congured in a centralized way,
for example, a time server from which clients may poll the current time or even a print
server.
26.1 Conguring a DHCP Server with
YaST
To install a DHCP server, start YaST and select Software > Software Management.
Choose Filter > Patterns and select DHCP and DNS Server. Conrm the installation
of the dependent packages to nish the installation process.
IMPORTANT: LDAP Support
The YaST DHCP module can be set up to store the server conguration locally
(on the host that runs the DHCP server) or to have its conguration data
managed by an LDAP server. If you want to use LDAP, set up your LDAP envi-
ronment before conguring the DHCP server.
For more information about LDAP, see Chapter 4, LDAP—A Directory Service
(↑Security Guide).
The YaST DHCP module (yast2-dhcp-server) allows you to set up your own
DHCP server for the local network. The module can run in wizard mode or expert
conguration mode.
26.1.1 Initial Conguration (Wizard)
When the module is started for the rst time, a wizard starts, prompting you to make
a few basic decisions concerning server administration. Completing this initial setup
produces a very basic server conguration that should function in its essential aspects.
The expert mode can be used to deal with more advanced conguration tasks.
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