DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a network protocol used on IP addresses to automate the process of configuring devices and allow for seamless communication on the network.
A DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to each host on the network, thus allowing them to use services such as DNS and any other communication protocol to communicate with other endpoints. This process simplifies the management of IP addresses on the same network and greatly reduces the errors made by manually assigning them. Using DHCP, IP conflicts are reduced, and it is easy to change addresses or endpoints.
