DHCP, Task: Monitor log for critical DHCP events

Task: Monitor log for critical DHCP events

Purpose

This task reviews DHCP service logs and event logging facilities within Windows Server 2003 to identify and correct any escalating issues.

Procedure 1: Review DHCP service log

1. Using Microsoft Excel, import the DHCP log (named by date) located by default in C:\Windows\System32\DHCP.
2. See the appendix for event details of interest.

Procedure 2: Review event log

1. On the Start menu, click Run, type eventvwr.msc and click OK.
2. Select the appropriate event collection for DHCP and review for errors.
3. See the appendix for event details of interest.

Dependencies

None

Technology Required

Base DHCP Windows Server 2003