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December 18th, 2003, 11:30 pm

Can someone explain to me what DHCP is? I am only a residential private user operating the 2003 Server by myself, does it still work with my issue?

can someone explain, in the mean time, i will go try to figure out my issue with your suggestions, thank you.

[ATNO/TW]

December 18th, 2003, 11:34 pm

Follow the path - Start|Programs|Administrative Tools|DHCP

That's your DHCP server.

Follow my prior instructions from there.

[ATNO/TW]

December 18th, 2003, 11:42 pm

For the record DHCP = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

DHCP is what sends IP, DNS, Default Gateway, Wins resolution information to the client machines when they are set to automatically obtain an IP address.

What happens is the client logs in. The client broadcasts a UDP message to the network that in essense is saying "Hey! I don't have an IP address. Can somebody give me one." The first DHCP server on the network that sees the request answers and they negotiate and agree to an IP address. (That's about as simple as I can explain it.)

As a side-note it is NOT a good idea to have more than one DHCP server running on a LAN, because you may not get good results. If the IP addresses are not distributed properly in the DHCP server's scope you may have unwanted results as are evidenced by all the conversations above.

Bottom line is, for convenience and best results, only have one DHCP server running on your LAN. This is a very common problem for those using a router that has DHCP ability. If you are experimenting with a Win2K type server and activate DHCP, but do not disable your routers DHCP you are going to run into conflicts.

December 18th, 2003, 11:48 pm

I fixed it, THX

[ATNO/TW]

December 18th, 2003, 11:57 pm

Excellent. Could you provide a brief explanation of what you did so others know? BTW - welcome to OZZU

December 19th, 2003, 9:40 am

i fixed it, by simply inputing the IP address manually and wait for a while and it works. I do not understand what a DHCP is, can anyone explain?

Once again, thx all

January 10th, 2004, 2:40 pm

i had to again reinstall my Windows Server 2003 (the problem for this constant annoying problem I will start a new topic at a later date), and internet again does not work. The problem is the same as the one i left last time.....cannot connect to the internet because cannot obtain IP address........
I again...as i do not understand most of the solutions replied under the topic, manually inputed my IP address, mast, gateway and DNS server in the properties of my TCP/IP. But this time it did not work, and when I click "repair" the message "Refreshing all DHCP leases and re-registering DNS names" and i played around and tried to fix the problem but i couldn't, but i if i find out anything else i will add to this topic, so far this is all i know. OH! the loading time to start the computer got even slower than the last time i had to reinstall, and when first started the computer, some drivers don't loa d immediately, but after about 10 mins. and an error message pops out saying that "at least one or more driver failed during system start up. use event viewer," and i also know that remote access connection manager service does not start and when i try to make it start it doesn't(i think it's suppose to start right?), print spooler service also terminated. I do not know what these are, but they are the error messages that pops up.

If the information from EVENT MANAGER is required please let me know, i'd like this problem solved immediately. Thanks to all of you.

Ricky

[ATNO/TW]

January 10th, 2004, 3:42 pm

Ricky - can you ping localhost on the server? i.e. 127.0.0.1?

January 10th, 2004, 6:04 pm

What is local host?
All I inputed in my TCP/IP was my IP address, mask, gateway, and DNS server. and i believe that's all i needed last time(if memory serves me)
Just about...5 minutes ago the computer crashed again, and again the samething happened saying that the SYSTEM is corrupt or lost or something, and asks me to put in CD and click "r" in the first screen to attempt to fix it, which I'd eventually have to do tonight....which would be the 3rd or the 4th time(i'll definitely need to get this problem solved..)

In the meantime i'd like my question to be discussed and a solution and possible cause for the internet problem to be found.

What is a local host? I did not understand what u meant(with my feeble knowledge compared to the experts here, but i'm learning!).

[ATNO/TW]

January 10th, 2004, 10:04 pm

ricky,

Just rereading your problem and looking back at the original problem, I think I'm going to have to recommend two things to you.

Number one: Buy this book and study it:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 34-6175256

Number two: Get Windows 2000 or XP and install one of those until you understand Windows 2003 server and networking in general.

I don't mean to sound unhelpful, but when you tell me that you don't know what localhost is, or DHCP, I think that 2003 Server is a little bit beyond you at the moment. From your descriptions of your problems and the fact that your server keeps crashing on you, I completely believe that it's because you keep installing it incorrectly and you haven't given me any indication you have enough background knowledge to install it correctly. It took more than four weeks of classroom training and about a half dozen installs of Windows server, before I really felt comfortable that I could get it right everytime -- it also took intensely studying the afformentioned book before I really understood the answers to the questions you are asking. Believe me, 2003 server is not an extremely easy thing to install, especially if you are installing Active Directory. There are quite a few steps that you cannot overlook, and that have to be correct in order for Active Directory to function properly. I really believe that your problems stem from an improper installation of Active Directory.

The book I linked to above will help you.

I'm sorry, but I just am not going to be able to help you on a forum. You need to do some prep work and study to relieve your frustrations and correct your problems.

January 11th, 2004, 1:56 am

I will do what you told me sir, u made me realize how different 2003 is from the rest (i did took classes on 95 and 98 and that's what i'm basing my knowledge of operationg systems on, but things have changed.). i will purchase the book. Thx again.

January 11th, 2004, 1:57 am

Is there any kind of microsoft certificate for Windows 2003? I'd be glad to study and earn a certificate like that

[ATNO/TW]

January 11th, 2004, 4:54 am

Here is a summary of MS$ certifications. You would want to look at the MCSE and MCSA. I'm personally studying for those two, plus MCSDA.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/default.asp

March 6th, 2006, 5:57 pm

I am currently working on getting MCSA and am studying for the 70-290 exam and I am having the same problem described here.

The server was working fine for about a month or two and then screwed up. After hours of trying to figure out what the problem was and surfing the internet I couldent find a resolution so I just re installed and everything was fine untill today everything seems to be messed up once again.

I have tried all the suggestions in this thread to no avail.

The server is running Active Directory, DHCP, DNS and File Server

I also have a member server running RIS, Terminal Server and WSUS

I have about 8 clients from windows xp to 2000 to 98. all unable to get dhcp information and dns not working.

If you need any other information I will be glad to provide anythin you need..

cheers