What is DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?

DHCP takes a load off of network administrators’ shoulders. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol makes network management device movement, and IP address management easier. Watch to learn how DHCP works.

DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is a network management protocol used to dynamically assign an Internet Protocol (IP) address to any device, or node, on a network so they can communicate using IP. In other words, it does the brunt work of IP address management so that administrators don’t have to.

DHCP is a nearly instantaneous and automatic process, broken down into four main interactions between a DHCP client and a DHCP server in order to distribute IP addresses within a network. While DHCP is an efficient means of IP management, it does come with security concerns.

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No disrespect but the explanation has numerous flaws. Viewers please research this before assuming that you fully understand it. I can say that it gives an overview of what DHCP is but it's absolutely not how DHCP works.