keep IP issued from DHCP server

[Valid Email]

I need a method to keep IP addresses issued with machines that are
down often for weeks at a time (virtual machines lying around in off
state). Can I do this from another machine that I always have up and
running?

Thanks.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

That would be the job of a DHCP server. DHCP can reserve addresses based on
the MAC address of the virtual NIC in the virtual PC (or, of course, a real
NIC in a real PC <G>).

 

[Valid Email]

That would be the job of a DHCP server. DHCP can reserve addresses based on
the MAC address of the virtual NIC in the virtual PC (or, of course, a real
NIC in a real PC <G>).

Sorry, I wasn't clear. What if I don't have control over the DHCP
server and have client machine that need to keep the same IP and not
around to renew it every week . Is there a tool or code snippet I
could use that would listen for DHCP renewal requests and respond back
from a different machine? Or even have another machine grab the IP.

My IT guys don't want to give me static IP's and suggest I just change
my apps pointing to the client every few weeks but I'm looking for a
better alternative.

Thanks again.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

What you seek is not possible. I'd continue to argue the case with the IT
staff, since they have the keys to the magical kingdom.