Implements a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. Serves addresses and configuration information to DHCP clients.
startsrc -s dhcpsd [ -a Argument ] [ -a Argument ] ...
dhcpsd [ -f ConfigurationFile]
The DHCP Server handles the assignment and maintenance of dynamic address assignment. It also handles the distribution of additional configuration information. The dhcpsd daemon runs in the background and maintains a database of server information that contains logging parameters, IP(Internet Protocol) address ranges, other network configuration information, and accessability information. The initial database is specified by the configuration file. The configuration file contains all the data to start configuring DHCP clients.
The DHCP Server maintains a database of addresses it has given out as well as who has them. These databases are kept in the files /etc/dhcpsd.ar and /etc/dhcpsd.cr. A server on startup will read the configuration file and setup its initial database of available addresses. The server accepts the refresh command or a SIGHUP signal to reread the configuration file.
The DHCP Server reads /etc/services file to determine which port it should use for receiving requests. The default service is dhcps. Because this is the same port that the bootpd daemon uses, you can only have one (either dhcpsd or bootpd) daemon running. If you choose the dhcpsd daemon, you will need to comment bootp from the /etc/inetd.conf file, then enter refresh -s inetd on the command line.
| -f ConfigurationFile | Specifies the configuration file to be used. |
This command returns the following exit values:
| 0 | Successful completion. |
| >0 | An error occurred. |
Access Control: You must have root authority to run this command.
| /usr/sbin/dhcpsd | Contains the dhcpsd daemon. |
| /etc/services | Defines sockets and protocols used for internet services. |
| /etc/inetd.conf | Defines the services controlled by the inetd daemon. |
The dhcpsconf command
The startsrc command, stopsrc command.
The dhcpcd daemon, dhcprd daemon, inetd daemon.
DHCP Client Configuration File
DHCP Server Configuration File
TCP/IP Address and Parameter Assignment - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
The System Resource Controller Overview in AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Concepts: Operating System and Devices gives an explanation of subsystems, subservers, and the System Resource Controller.
TCP/IP Daemons in AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks.