Week 8 Posting - Static and Dynamic Addressing

Static and Dynamic Addressing

   Putting devices on a network can sometimes be a difficult and time-consuming task, but it does not always need to be. Some environments may use Domain Name System (DNS) servers for creating and managing network addresses and hostnames in the form of DNS records. On internal networks, these records can translate addresses into common names making the job of remote management and record keeping much easier. Once a DNS server has been built, the devices will need addresses assigned to them. 

    Statically assigned addresses can be assigned to the devices under the network settings. This approach is the manual method that is often done by smaller environments. This approach will require more direct interfacing with the equipment but does ensure the devices were configured properly. Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) servers can drastically improve the speed of this process. DHCP servers can automatically assign devices an address within the configured range. When a network is designed properly, records for the systems will be created with the host information. With that being said, dynamic addressing is not always a set solution as there are often servers and applications that will need static assignments. DHCP servers are capable of handling both, allowing for more capabilities and flexibility in the network when necessary (Joan, 2011). With this approach, it is important that administrators are aware of this dual function and maintain proper records management. 

Reference

Joan, B. (2011, July 11). Difference Between DHCP and Static IP | Difference Between. Differencebetween.net. http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-dhcp-and-static-ip/