A Quick Tip To Modify The Interval For DHCP Database Cleanup

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[SIZE=2][B]This article explains how you can modify a registry entry to change the default interval for DHCP Database cleanup process.[/B][/SIZE]

DHCP Server must delete the "expired records" from its database (dhcp.mdb file) so that it releases space for new IP Addresses. By default, it does every 4 hours. You can modify this value by hacking the following registry entry:

[LIST][*][B]KEY Name:[/B] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DHCPServer[*][B]Entry Name: [/B]DatabaseCleanupInterval[*][B]Type:[/B] REG_DWORD[*][B]Value:[/B] (in minutes), default is 4 hours[/LIST]

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