DNS/DHCP Management Console

Import DHCP (Linux) Configuration

Import Linux DHCP operation is used to transfer the DHCP service configuration from files into eDirectory. The configuration file should be in DHCP V3 format.  Importing the Linux DHCP configuration file will overwrite the associated DNS server's settings.

To import DHCP files:

  1. In the DHCP (OES Linux) Service window, click Import DHCP Database on the toolbar.
     
  2. Browse to and select or type the path for the DHCP database file.
     
  3. Click Next and specify the desired Service Name.
     
  4. Browse to and select or type the Context where the Service is to be created.
    Optional: Select a Default DHCP Server from the drop-down list.
     
  5. Click Import.
     
  6. Click Finish to complete the import operation.

If the import program encounters any error, the Details button is enabled in the error window. Click Details to view the error details.

For more information on feature support and requirements to import see Novell DNS/DHCP Services Administration Guide.


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