Protocol Action: Dynamic Host Configuration to Proposed Standard
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Subject: Protocol Action: Dynamic Host Configuration to Proposed Standard
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1993 09:15:02 -0400
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The IESG has approved the following Internet-Drafts as a Proposed Standard. o "Interoperation Between DHCP and BOOTP" <draft-ietf-dhc-between-bootp-03.txt> o "Clarifications and Extensions for the Bootstrap Protocol" <draft-ietf-dhc-bootp-02.txt> o "DHCP Options and BOOTP Vendor Extensions" <draft-ietf-dhc-options-04.txt> o "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol" <draft-ietf-dhc-protocol-07.txt> These documents are the product of the Dynamic Host Configuration Working Group. The IESG contact persons are Stev Knowles and Dave Piscitello. Technical Summary The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP provides a mechanism for transmitting configuration parameters to hosts using the TCP/IP protocol suite. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), but adds the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options [19]. The format of DHCP messages is based on the format of BOOTP messages, so that, in certain circumstances, DHCP and BOOTP participants may exchange messages. This document series specifies a) The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol b) The means whereby and circumstances under which the DHCP and BOOTP may exchange messages (i.e., interoperate) c) Clarifications and extensions to the BOOTP d) DHC Options and vendor-specific extensions Working Group Summary The development of dynamic host configuration is a multi-faceted and complex effort. The WG has made substantial progress in improving upon the framework initially defined in the BOOTP. It is the judgement of the relevant area director and his predecessor (Phil Almquist) that work in this area is essentially open-ended since a great deal of the configuration information that may fall within the dominion of a dynamic host configuration is vendor- specific. With this in mind, the recommendation is to actively encourage development within the IETF community by taking what has been specified at this time and advancing the documents to proposed status. Protocol Quality This work has been reviewed by David Piscitello and Phil Almquist on behalf of the IESG. There are at least 2 implementations under development.
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