How to change to Obtain DNS Server address automatically

[Poom]

Hi;
I am going to setup DHCP server on Windows 2000 Server. Currently, our
network is using static IP Address. Instead of I have to visit all clients,
I can use "Netsh" command to change static IP to Obtain IP from DHCP.
HOWEVER, How can I update DNS from static to Obtain DNS server address
automatically without visit all client?
thank you...
POOM

 

[Lee]

In dhcp manager right click on the scope options and select configure
options. Select option 015 dns domain name and add the name of the domain
you want to add.

Lee

 

[Poom]

Thank for your answer.. sorry, I am a slow learner.
On Obtain DNS automatically (under Local Area Connection Properties ->
Internet Protocal TCP/IP
properties).. How can I change it from fix DNS to automatically on CLIENTS?
I do not want to go on each computer and change it manually.
Is there any other way such as a srcipt?
Thanks
Poom

 

[Lee]

I think you may have to visit each desktop to set it to dhcp...maybe someone
else knows another way.

Lee

 

[Poom]

Thanks Lee, I am afraid that I have to do so....
Poom

 

[Lee]

Do you have any type of remote desktop management software or sms?

Lee

 

[Poom]

I did try to install SMS before .. but it did not work.
Thank you.... LEE

 

[Lee]

I found this code in the script repository. I guess you could place it as a
shutdown script and the next time the computer boots it would be a dhcp
client. Post to the group if you need any help in assigning it.



Lee



Enabling DHCP

Description
Enables the DHCP client service on a computer. The computer will then use
DHCP to obtain an IP address rather than use a static IP address.

Script Code

strComputer = "."
Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:\\" & strComputer & "\root\cimv2")
Set colNetAdapters = objWMIService.ExecQuery _
("Select * from Win32_NetworkAdapterConfiguration where IPEnabled=TRUE")
For Each objNetAdapter In colNetAdapters
errEnable = objNetAdapter.EnableDHCP()
If errEnable = 0 Then
Wscript.Echo "DHCP has been enabled."
Else
Wscript.Echo "DHCP could not be enabled."
End If