Before we can configure DHCPv6, we need to ensure that IPv6 has been enabled on the server. To do this, open the Network Connections panel in the Control Panel and right-click on the adapter that you want to configure. Select Properties and then check the box next to Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). Click OK.
Once IPv6 is enabled, we can begin configuring DHCPv6. Open the DHCP Server console from the Tools menu in Server Manager. Right-click on the IPv6 node and select New Scope. This will open the New IPv6 Scope Wizard. Give the scope a name and description, then click Next.
On the next page, you will be prompted to enter the range of IPv6 addresses that you wish to assign. Enter the first and last IP address in the range, and then click Next.
The next step is to configure the lease duration. This is the length of time that an IP address is assigned to a client before it is returned to the pool. Set the lease duration to whatever you prefer, and then click Next.
On the next page, you can configure additional options such as DNS servers, WINS servers, and domain search lists. If you don’t need to configure any of these options, click Next.
The last step is to enable DNS dynamic updates. This will allow DHCPv6 to automatically update DNS records when an IP address is assigned or released. Select the Enable DNS dynamic updates checkbox and then click Finish. The new DHCPv6 scope will now be listed in the DHCP Server console.
Configuring DHCPv6 is a relatively straightforward task. It provides an automated method for allocating, configuring and managing IPv6 addresses on your network. With the increasing popularity of IPv6, configuring DHCPv6 is a necessary task for any network administrator.
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