20 - Windows Server 2012 How to Install and Configure DHCP Server (Video in Khmer)

Hello my friend! Today I show you step-by-step how to Install and Configure DHCP Server on Windows Server 2012 R2 inside VMware! DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses, Subnet Masks, Default Gateways, and DNS settings to client computers on your network so IT admin does not need to set IP address manually on every PC! Follow steps below with video tutorial in Khmer! Let's get started!

💡 Tip: Always authorize DHCP Server in Active Directory after installation! Unauthorized DHCP server will not issue IP addresses to domain client computers!

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Watch full step-by-step video tutorial below to see complete process in Khmer:

Step 1: Install DHCP Server Role

1. Open Server Manager > click Manage menu > select Add Roles and Features.
2. Click Next > select Role-based or feature-based installation > click Next.
3. Select your server from pool > click Next.
4. Check box DHCP Server > click Add Features on popup window > click Next.
5. Click Next on Features page > click Next on DHCP Server page > click Install.
6. After installation completes, click link Complete DHCP configuration > click Next > click Commit > click Close.

💡 Tip: Clicking "Complete DHCP configuration" automatically authorizes your new DHCP server inside Active Directory!

Step 2: Create New DHCP Scope (IP Address Pool)

1. Open Server Manager > click Tools > select DHCP (dhcpmgmt.msc).
2. Expand your server name > right-click IPv4 > select New Scope....
3. Click Next > enter Scope Name (example: LAN_Scope) > click Next.
4. Set IP Address Range:
   • Start IP address: 192.168.1.50
   • End IP address: 192.168.1.200
   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
5. Click Next > click Next on Exclusions page (add excluded IP addresses if needed).
6. Set Lease Duration (default 8 days) > click Next.

💡 Tip: Start IP pool after static IP range of servers (example: start at .50) to prevent IP address conflict with domain controllers, servers, and network printers!

Step 3: Configure DHCP Options (Gateway & DNS)

1. On Configure DHCP Options screen, select Yes, I want to configure these options now > click Next.
2. Router (Default Gateway): Type gateway IP address (example: 192.168.1.1) > click Add > click Next.
3. Domain Name and DNS Servers: Type domain name (example: mycompany.local) and DNS IP (192.168.1.1) > click Add > click Next.
4. Select Yes, I want to activate this scope now > click Next > click Finish.

💡 Tip: Always configure Option 003 Router and Option 006 DNS Servers so clients get Internet routing and Domain Name resolution automatically!

Step 4: Test DHCP on Client Computer (ipconfig /renew)

1. On client computer connected to network, open Command Prompt (cmd).
2. Type command ipconfig /release > press Enter.
3. Type command ipconfig /renew > press Enter.
4. Type ipconfig /all to verify client receives IP address from DHCP pool (example: 192.168.1.50)!

💡 Tip: You can view all connected computers receiving IP addresses inside DHCP Console > expand Scope > click Address Leases!

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Hope this tutorial help you install and configure DHCP Server on Windows Server 2012 R2 easily! Practice DHCP scope setup and IP management today. Happy learning my friends! Sharing is caring!