DHCP and IPAM

Question 1

What does DHCP stand for?

Answer 1

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Question 2

What is the purpose of DHCP?

Answer 2

A network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration settings to devices on a network, allowing them to communicate without manual configuration.

Question 3

What is a DHCP Scope?

Answer 3

A DHCP scope is a range of IP addresses that a DHCP server can assign to devices on a network.

Question 4

What is a DHCP Lease?

Answer 4

A DHCP lease is the amount of time a device is allowed to use an IP address assigned by the DHCP server before it must renew or request a new one.

Question 5

What is a DHCP Reservation?

Answer 5

DHCP reservation is a specific IP address that is permanently assigned to a particular device, ensuring it always receives the same IP address

Question 6

What is a DHCP Exclusion

Answer 6

A DHCP exclusion is an IP address or range of addresses within a scope that the DHCP server is instructed not to assign to any device.

Question 7

What does IPAM stand for?

Answer 7

IP Address Management

Question 8

What is the purpose of IPAM?

Answer 8

A tool that helps manage, track, and monitor IP address spaces within a network, ensuring efficient allocation and avoiding conflicts.