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| Feature | BOOTP | DHCP |
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| Full name | Bootstrap Protocol | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol |
| Origin | 1980s, designed for diskless workstations | 1990s, developed as an extension of BOOTP |
| Address assignment | Static (pre-configured per MAC address) | Dynamic, automatic, and renewable |
| Lease concept | No lease; addresses permanent | Uses timed leases with renewal mechanism |
| Configurable options | Limited (IP, gateway, boot file) | Extensive (IP, subnet mask, DNS, gateway, etc.) |
| Renewal support | Not supported | Supported through lease renewal |
| Common use today | Rarely used, legacy environments only | Standard in modern networks |
| Transport | UDP ports 67 (server) and 68 (client) | Same UDP ports as BOOTP |
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