In a modern office environment, having a reliable network is crucial for both productivity and security. Two of the most important components of this infrastructure are DHCP and DNS. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and network settings to all client devices, while DNS (Domain Name System) ensures that both internal and external resources are correctly resolved.
“When configured properly, these services allow all office users to access internal servers, websites, cloud services, and any other public resources without interruption.”
User PC
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Windows Server (DHCP)
IP, Gateway, DNS (192.168.0.100)
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Windows DNS Server (192.168.0.100)
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Forwarders (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4)
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Internet
Command – nslookup google.com
Command – ipconfig /flushdns