This guide will crash course you on migrating DHCP from 2003 to 2012. Basic admin knowledge is advisable.
- First install DHCP services on Server2012
- Authorize the new DHCP server on the domain
- Validate the authorization
- On the old server execute this command in prompt:
netsh dhcp show server - Check that BOTH servers are listed
- On the old server execute this command in prompt:
- On the old Server 2003 export the current DHCP configuration
- netsh dhcp server <\\servername> export <c:\filename> all
- On the new Server 2012, import the DHCP configuration
- Shutdown DHCP service
- Delete c:\windows\system32\DHCP\dhcp.mdb
- Start the DHCP service
- netsh dhcp server <\\servername> import <c:\filename>
- Restart DHCP service
Now you’re done!
Source: Technet Blogs