Re: Static vs. dynamic dhcp assigned addresses

[Heath Barnhart <heath.barnhart () WASHBURN EDU>]

We are dynamically assigning addresses and statically assigning when 
needed. Only takes me a couple minutes to trace through the DHCP logs 
just have a log retention policy in place.

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*Heath Barnhart, CCNA*
Network Administrator
Information Systems Services
Washburn University
Topeka, KS

On 12/12/2011 10:08 AM, Mayne, Jim wrote:
> TCU has always provided user's with static ip addresses using dhcp 
> reservations. However with the flood of new mobile devices it is 
> straining our ability to efficiently assign these types of ip 
> addresses. In discussing a movement to dynamic addresses the issue of 
> incident response and troubleshooting comes up.
>
> Would others using dynamic addresses share their tactics and any 
> estimate of added effort involved when tracking down issues identified 
> by ip addresses, whether they be from external complaints, IDS logs, 
> firewall logs etc.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
> Jim Mayne
> Information Security Services