You are managing DHCP for your on-premises network. You want two Windows Server DHCP servers to share a subnet scope, actively dividing client requests between them to balance the load. Which DHCP failover mode should you configure?

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Correct Answer: Load Balance

DHCP Failover in 'Load Balance' mode allows two DHCP servers to actively serve IP addresses from the same scope simultaneously, balancing the requests between them based on a defin...

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Real Exam ScenarioWindows Server Networking

You are managing DHCP for your on-premises network. You want two Windows Server DHCP servers to share a subnet scope, actively dividing client requests between them to balance the load. Which DHCP failover mode should you configure?

✓ Correct Answer & ExplanationWindows Server Networking

Correct Answer

Load Balance

Why This Answer Is Correct

DHCP Failover in 'Load Balance' mode allows two DHCP servers to actively serve IP addresses from the same scope simultaneously, balancing the requests between them based on a defined percentage.

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