Kea DHCP: Modern, open source DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 server
7 days ago
- #Network Management
- #Open Source
- #DHCP
- Kea 3.0.0 is the first Long-Term Support (LTS) version released by ISC.
- Kea is a modern, open-source DHCP server supporting both DHCPv4 and DHCPv6, designed for contemporary network environments.
- ISC DHCP has reached End of Life, and users are encouraged to migrate to Kea.
- Kea features modular component design with extensible hooks modules, allowing for customizable functionality.
- Supports on-line reconfiguration via a REST API, enabling changes without server restarts.
- Designed to integrate with existing systems, Kea allows data separation with support for MySQL and PostgreSQL backends.
- Includes a web-based graphical dashboard called Stork for monitoring multiple Kea servers.
- Multi-threaded architecture ensures high performance, suitable for large-scale deployments.
- Open-source under MPL2.0, with development hosted on ISC’s GitLab.
- Available for various Linux/Unix platforms and macOS, with pre-built packages for popular operating systems.
- High Availability (HA) configurations are supported, with options for database backends or CSV files.
- Comprehensive documentation includes the Kea Administrator Reference Manual (ARM) and example configurations.
- Migration tools like the Kea Migration Assistant help transition from ISC DHCP.
- Community support via mailing lists and GitLab; professional support tiers available (Gold, Silver, Bronze).
- Stork provides detailed monitoring of system health, DHCP activity, and HA pair status.
- Host reservations can be managed via a graphical interface in Stork.
- Support tiers vary in response times and features, with pricing based on deployment size and service level.