The following table summarizes the differences between the two server configuration tools.
Table 2–4 Comparison of DHCP Manager and the dhcpconfig Command
Feature |
DHCP Manager |
dhcpconfig Interactive |
dhcpconfig With Options |
---|---|---|---|
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. |
You specify the network information with command-line options. |
Configuration experience for user. |
Speeds the 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 use dhtadm and pntadm commands. |
Fastest configuration process, but user must specify values for many options. |
The next chapter includes procedures you can use to configure your server with both DHCP Manager and the dhcpconfig utility.