Question

There are two questions in this topic:

1. Explain how do DHCP Policies give more control over DHCP.

2. How can policies be combined using AND OR operators to provide greater security?

Answer 1

Basically DHCP is a server which controls the configuration of IP addresses of each devices connected in the network. Whenever a connection is estabilished, the request is sent to a DHCP server to map the IP. This server will automatically finds the device and configure the path and address.

DHCP policy is an advancement to thisnormal system enabling more features and control. DHCP policy is first implemented on Windows server 2012. This enables an administrator to have more control over the network configuration. Administrator can add or remove devices as he needs. Suppose workers are having BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) facility, there may be situation where manual configuration is needed. Admin will be able to control network access and other network configuration of these devices with DHCP policy enabled. This gives DHCP plicy more control over the normal system.

Whe AND operation is used, the constraints included in both the policies are used and continued. When OR operation is used, the processes are done in accordance wit the strategies either in one or both polcies. This will empowers the security arcitecture and hence increases the security of the system.