Migrating DHCP Server to VMware

[Eire09]

Hi,

I've a bit of a problem here so would appreciate any help!! I just migrated one of our DHCP servers to a VM and all looked good until I checked the migrated VM's DHCP. The scopes did not migrate over. Is this something that needs to be done manually?

Thanks,

Pedro

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[RParker]

You migrated an entire server, or just moved the DHCP database over? If you migrated the server everything should be there.

If not you probably want to read this: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows2000/en/advanced/help/sag_DHCP_tro_MovingDatabaseToNewServer...

[DanDill]

If you changed the IP of the machine I could see DHCP getting cranky with that.

On the migration I've always found it easier to bring a new machine online and then phase over, though it sounds like it's too late for that...

[JazzFromHell]

No, the scope is a integral part of the DHCP, the mac address will be different on the VM, this could cause the scope to deactivate

[Eire09]

I migrated a full server over. I had to rollback to the physical box last night due to the issues encountered.

Should I import the DHCP scopes manually next time or should they just migrate into the VM automatically.

Note - I didn't change the IP address or name of the server.

Thanks for your help,

Pedro

[Eire09]

DHCP was empty. There was no sign of any scopes which is strage.

Can yo think of any reason why the scopes did not migrate?

[JazzFromHell]

what os is on the server and how are you migrating into esx

[Eire09]

The OS is Windows 2003 Standard & I'm using VM Converter version 4 for the migration.

[JazzFromHell]

stop the dhcp server service before you migrate

[RParker]

I posted the steps on how to do this, all you have to do is stop the DHCP service on the Physical box, then move the database over (its like 4 meg or less...) and copy to the DHCP folder on the VM. That's it.

ALL your scopes, machines, IP reservations everything will be there. It's a snap, just follow the directions I posted.