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How do I authorize a DHCP server in Windows 2000?
John Savill
January 8, 2000
1 Min Read
A. Any user running Windows 2000 server could install the DHCP serverservice causing potential problems and so Windows 2000 adds the concept ofauthorizing the servers with the Active Directory before they can service clientrequests. If the server is not authorized in the Active Directory then the DHCPservice will not be started.
To Authorize a server perform the following:
Logon as a member of the Enterprise Administrators group
Start the DHCP MMC snap-in (Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - DHCP)
Select the DHCP root, right click and select 'Browse authorized servers'
A list of authorized DHCP servers will be displayed. Click Add
Enter the name or IP address of the DHCP server and click OK.
Click Close
The red arrow Click here to view image over the DHCP servershould now change to a green one ifyou select refresh (it may take a few minutes).
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