Dynamic allocation of IP addresses is one of the most critical network services for a growing number of organizations. Without an always-on DHCP service (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), WLAN-enabled laptops, VoIP clients, surveillance cameras and other devices essential to operations will not be able to perform as intended. This translates to immediate productivity losses across the board.

Nixu DHCP Server is a virtualization-ready DHCP software appliance streamlining the tedious routines associated with installing and operating DHCP servers. Targeted at replacing plain DHCPD and Microsoft DHCP servers, Nixu DHCP Server simplifies and automates day-to-day management routines while providing a higher level of security and availability. Nixu DHCP Server can be operated as a standalone DHCP server or in failover server pairs providing for always-on DHCP.

Always-On DHCP Goes Virtual Compared with traditional hardware-based computing appliances, Nixu DHCP Server introduces a new level of platform freedom. Distributed as ISO image that auto-installs the entire software stack from hardened Linux operating system (CentOS) to application layer in just minutes, it can be run on all RHEL 4 compliant x86 servers or as a virtual machine - the choice is yours. Better yet, its intuitive web-based management tools coupled with automated software update mechanism minimize exposure to vulnerabilities while realizing significant savings in system management overheads.		Click to enlarge
Priced at $495 per server per year (US), Nixu DHCP Server sets the new standard for DHCP servers running on x86-based platforms. To find out just how sweet running DHCP servers can be, take Nixu DHCP Server for a free spin today. Please click here for a FREE 30-evaluation of Nixu DHCP Server.		Click to enlarge

Solution Benefits

• Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
• Commercial O/Ss used to run DHCP servers cost as much or more than annual Nixu DHCP Server subscription
• Reduced overhead costs thanks to user-friendly WebUI that speeds up DHCP and system configuration tasks; automated installation and maintenance processes
• Higher level of network security and availability:
• Hardened, purpose-built solution architecture for built-in security
• Automated software updates keep vulnerabilities at bay
• DHCP configuration validation improves the accuracy of data
• Simplified and efficient management routines:
• Web-based user-interface allows Nixu DHCP Server to be managed using standard browsers

Main Features at Glance

• Built-in, hardened Linux OS
• Web-based user-interface for system and DHCP configurations
• Automated installation of entire software stack from OS to application
• Built-in support for DHCP failover between two Nixu DHCP Servers
• Support for DHCP Relay Agent mode
• Dynamic DNS support for DHCP-DNS integration
• User-friendly DHCP configuration tools
• Automated validation of DHCP configurations
• Support for custom configurations
• User management tools
• System management tools
• Statistics and other information on usage can be viewed in WebUI
• Automated software updates

Materials

 Virtualized DNS and IP Addressing Environments (679kb)
 Nixu DHCP Server Security White Paper (211 kb)