To set the IP address of the boot server (that is, TFTP server) from which the initial boot file is to be loaded in a DHCP client, use the command ip dhcp next-server in Global Configuration Mode. The no form of the command deletes the boot server details and resets to its default value.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| <ip address> | Enter a valid address for the IP address of the boot server (that is, TFTP server) from which the initial boot file is to be loaded in a DHCP client. This boot server acts as a secondary server. |
Global Configuration Mode
0.0.0.0; No boot server is defined. DHCP server is used as the boot server.