DHCP EXPORT and IMPORT Command Windows 2012 R2 Server

EXPORT:

1. PowerShell Export (Recommended by Microsoft)

Exports full DHCP configuration and leases to an XML file.

Export-DhcpServer -ComputerName <DHCPServerName> -File “C:\DHCP\dhcp-export.xml” -Leases

 

•              Replace  with your server name (or use ).

•              Add  if you want to export only a specific scope.

 

2. NETSH Export (Legacy, still works)

If you prefer the classic command prompt method:

netsh dhcp server export C:\dhcp.txt all  Worked

 

•              Exports all scopes and leases to a text file.

•              Useful for quick backups or migrations.

 

IMPORT:

Importing a Windows DHCP Server Export

1. PowerShell Import (Recommended) Use this if you exported with Export-DhcpServer

 

Import-DhcpServer -ComputerName <DHCPServerName> -File “C:\DHCP\dhcp-export.xml” -BackupPath “C:\DHCP\Backup” -Leases

Notes:

•               can be  if running locally.

•               must be an existing folder.

•               imports active leases along with scopes and reservations.

•              This method supports DHCP Failover, Policies, IPv6, etc.

 

2. NETSH Import (Legacy Method)  Worked.

Use this if you exported with: netsh dhcp server export C:\dhcp.txt all

netsh dhcp server import C:\dhcp.txt all