How to set a static IP in DHCP

1. Copy current files (/etc/dhcp.conf, /etc/bind/xxx.hosts, /etc/bind/xxx.rev) to a *.sf extension
2. Edit /etc/dhcp.conf
   Add:

   host computer_name {
   hardware ethernet MAC_ADDRESS #get this from network card
   fixed_address computer_name.miami.americasbazaar.com  #just an example
   }
   	    

   
   Bump serial numbers
3. Edit /etc/bind/xxx.hosts
   Add under other computer names the following:
   computer_name IN A IP_address
4. Edit /etc/bind/xxx.rev
   Add under other computer lines the following:
   • IP_host_number IN PTR computer_name.miami.americasbazaar.com
   • Bump serial numbers to current date and revision number
5. Run: 'ndc reload'
6. Run: '/etc/init.d/dhcp restart'