DHCP Utilization Test
This test reports general statistics pertaining to the Microsoft 2000 DHCP server running on the network.
Target of the test : A DHCP Server
Agent deploying the test : An internal agent
Outputs of the test : One set of results for every DHCP Server that is being monitored
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Test period |
This indicates how often should the test be executed. |
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Host |
The variable name of the host for which the test is to be configured. |
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Port |
Refers to the port used by the DHCP server. |
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Status |
Indicates the current status of the DHCP server. |
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The numeric values that correspond to these measure values have been given in the table below:
Note: By default, the measure reports the Measure Values listed in the table above to indicate the availability of the DHCP server. However, in the graph of this measure, the same will be represented using the numeric equivalents only. |
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Current addresses in use |
Refers to the number of IP addresses in use in the target network.
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Number |
This measure indicates the number of IP addresses assigned to clients in the target network. |
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Free addresses |
Refers to the number of free IP addresses available in the target network. |
Number |
This measure indicates the number of IP addresses available for allocation to clients in the target network. |
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Total addresses |
Indicates the total number of IP addresses allocated to the target network. |
Number |
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Current address usage |
Indicates the percentage of IP addresses that are currently used in the target network.
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Percent |
If the value of this measure reaches close to 100% then it is a cause for concern, which indicates excessive usage of the IP addresses in the target network. |
