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Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

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Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

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- [Instructor] Same deal here as with DNS. Let's look at the specific steps to set up DHCP as related to cloud networking. Understand the DHCP options and capabilities provided by your specific cloud provider, such as AWS and Google. Different providers may have different support for DHCP and network configuration, and it's important that you understand what they provide specifically. Plan and design the network subnets. This means working within the cloud environment, considering the number of instances or virtual machines that will require IP addresses. Also, how they will be segmented. Set up a VPC, or virtual private cloud, and define the subnets within the VPC. This may include specific IP address ranges and setting routing tables. Again, don't get caught up too much with the lingo here. Just understand now that these capabilities exist. You'll have to find out how your specific cloud provider does this anyway. Utilize DHCP services provided by the cloud service provider, as we…

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