Re: Multiple dhcp servers on same machine possible?

[Nic Ferrier <nferrier@tapsellferrier.co.uk>]

John Smith <netman1@home.nl> writes:

> Hi All,
>
> 	is it possible/wise to run two dhcp server processes,
> each serving a network that are not routed to each other from
> the same machine? Using devicenames and seperate dhcpd.conf, 
> .pid, lease and log files, I think it must be possible. Anybody 
> try this? Experiences, pitfalls? Can I use sub-interfaces 
> (lan2:3) with dhcpd?

You don't need to run two DHCP servers. Run one DHCP server and have
it listen on two interfaces.

Then you don't need to worry about multiple servers or routing at all.



Nic Ferrier
http://www.tapsellferrier.co.uk