Enable DHCP Logging

  • Section(s): DHCP and DNS, Network
  • Published on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
  • Rated 3 out of 5 based on 18 votes.
DHCP Service logs startup and shutdown events in the Event Viewer. You can enable detailed monitoring logs:
  • Right-click the DHCP server in the DHCP Administration Tool
  • Click Properties
  • On the General tab, click Enable DHCP Audit Logging
This will create a log file winnt\system32\dhcp\DhcpSrvLog.xxx.

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