Which two functions does a DHCP server provide? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: support centralized IP management, assign dynamic IP configurations to hosts in a network.
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A DHCP server centralizes IP address management by automatically assigning IP configurations to hosts. This eliminates the need for manual configuration on each device, reducing errors and administrative overhead. When a client requests an IP address, the DHCP server dynamically assigns an available address from its pool, along with other network parameters like subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers. Incorrect options: DHCP servers do not issue DHCPDISCOVER messages; clients do. DHCP servers respond to DHCPDISCOVER messages with DHCPOFFERs, and then to DHCPREQUESTs with DHCPACKs, not DHCPOFFER requests. While DHCP helps manage IP addresses, it doesn't inherently prevent users from manually configuring static IP addresses.
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