BootP (Bootstrap Protocol or Boot Program) is defined as a computer networking protocol that is being used by a client for obtaining an IP address of a server PC. In a network, BootP is generally used for booting diskless workstations. These diskless workstations use BootP to get their own IP address as well as the server’s IP address. It was originally designed to replace RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol), also known as RFC 903.
