Novell DNS/DHCP Services
A Complete DNS/DHCP Solution

Novell® DNS/DHCP Services in NetWare® 6.5 provides eDirectory™ integrated Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), allowing centralized management of the services.

Administrators can manage the DNS/DHCP Services using the Web-based iManager 2.5 DNS/DHCP plug-in or the stand-alone DNS/DHCP Management Console. 

DNS/DHCP Services Links
New Features in Novell DNS
  • All DNS configuration is managed in eDirectory, facilitating centralized management.
  • Standards-compliant, Bind 9.2- based DNS Server.
  • Dynamic reconfiguration, auto-detection of DNS data and configuration changes.
  • Backward compatible with Novell DNS and DHCP Servers.
  • Loosely bound with eDirectory, continues to serve client requests when eDirectory is unavailable.
  • ICE-based zone handler for data backup and migration.
Novell DHCP Features
  • All DHCP configuration is managed in eDirectory, facilitating centralized management.
  • Dynamic DNS (DDNS) to update DNS with information about addresses assigned and rescinded.
  • Supports both LAN and remote access clients.
  • DHCP auditing can help diagnose problems. Each incident of address deletion, addition, and rejection is recorded.