bootptodhcp Command
Purpose
To convert a BOOTP configuration file into a DHCP configuration file or to remove BOOTP configuration information for a particular host from the DHCP configuration file.
Syntax
To Convert a BOOTP Configuration File into a DHCP Configuration File
/usr/sbin/bootptodhcp [ -d DHCPFile ] [ -b BOOTPFile ]
To Remove a BOOTP Configuration Information From a DHCP Configuration File
Description
The bootptodhcp command has two functions. The first is to translate a BOOTP configuration file into a DHCP configuration. The default command with no arguments translates the /etc/bootptab file. The filenames may be changed by using the -b or -d flags to specify a different file names.
The second function of the bootptodhcp command is the removal of a BOOTP client's information from a DHCP configuration file. The -r flag specifies which client to remove from the file. If the -d flag is not used.
Flags
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| -b BOOTPFile | Specifies the BOOTP configuration file. The default is /etc/bootptab. |
| -d DHCPFile | Specifies the DHCP configuration file. |
| -r HostName | Specifies the hostname of a BOOTP section to delete from the DHCP configuration file. |
Exit Status
This command returns the following exit values:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Successful completion. |
| >0 | An error occurred. |
Security
Access Control: Any User
Files Accessed: Need appropriate access permissions for files
Files
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| /usr/sbin/bootptodhcp | Contains the bootptodhcp command. |
| /etc/bootptab | Contains the default configuration file for bootpd. |