The following table summarizes the differences between the two server configuration tools.
Table 9-2 Comparison of DHCP Manager and dhcpconfig
Feature |
DHCP Manager |
dhcpconfig |
---|---|---|
Network information gathered from system |
Allows you to view the information gathered from system files, and change it if needed. |
You cannot see what information dhcpconfig is gathering. You must look at the dhcptab and network tables after they are created. |
Configuration experience for user |
Speeds up configuration process by omitting prompts for nonessential server options by using default values for them. Allows you to change nonessential options after initial configuration. |
Prompts for all server options during configuration process. To change the options later, you must rerun |
User input checking |
Checks validity of user input as it is entered. |
Does not check validity of user input as it is entered. |
The next chapter includes procedures for configuring your server using both DHCP Manager and dhcpconfig.