You use netsh dhcp server command to move DHCP database from one server to another server – for example moving DHCP database from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.
Please note that you must install DHCP server service on a target server before moving the database.
On a source DHCP server (Windows Server 2003):
- Open a command prompt
- Type netsh dhcp server export drive:\dhcp.txt all
- Copy the file to a network share folder a thumb drive.
On a target DHCP server (Windows Server 2008):
- Open a command prompt
- Type netsh dhcp server import drive:\dhcp.txt all
- Activate the scope if necessary.
That’s it!
Book
- Mastering Windows Server 2003 by Mark Minasi
- Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant by William Stanek
