This article explains how you can change the Backup Interval of DHCP using a registry entry.
There are three ways to take the backup of DHCP Database in Windows Server 2008:
- Synchronous Backups (occur automatically every 60 minutes)
- Asynchronous Backups (performed using the DHCP Console)
- Windows Backup (using Wbadmin.msc in Windows Server 2008)
By default, DHCP Service takes backup of its database every 60 minutes. You can change this default behavior by modifying the following registry value:
- KEY Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DHCPServer\Parameters
- Entry Name: BackupInterval
- Value: {in minutes}
About Nirmal Sharma
Nirmal is a Microsoft MVP in Directory Services and working as a Technical Architect/Consultant. He has been involved in Microsoft Technologies since 1994 and followed the progression of Microsoft Operating Systems and software. He is specialized in Directory Services, Microsoft Clustering, SQL, MOM, Exchange and Citrix. In his spare time, he likes to help others and write "internal" technical articles, white papers and tips on various Microsoft technologies. You can contact him at nirmal_sharma@mvps.org.
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