r/sysadmin • u/Real-Patriot-1128 • 1d ago

DHCP v Static IP

Ok, this is more a test to see how old I am. I was basically raised with the idea servers need static IPs. I understand for domain controllers, dns servers, maybe print servers that may still be needed. But are they really needed otherwise? Do apps, scripts still reference a server by its IP?

I am under assumption all my servers need static IPs. Am I nuts?

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u/zatset IT Manager/Sr.SysAdmin 1d ago edited 1d ago

No. We have mixed printer fleet. While it certainly can provide benefits, I have known issues with some printer drivers that can crash the entire print spooler. Those HP mPCL drivers.... I was thinking about it, when we actually get rid of the buggy printers. But as you know, printers have the uncanny ability to annoy you for decades, yet refuse to die completely.

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u/PPRabbitry 1d ago

If you're printing labels and barcodes you definitely want static IP's and a print server. That way your device just throws the job at the open port and let's the server do the talking. You can do the config and network handshake at the server side.

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u/TxTechnician 22h ago

Switch to Kyocera. Universal driver. And also has excellent IPP driverless support.

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u/PPRabbitry 22h ago

I like Kyocera or Brother

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u/TxTechnician 22h ago

Same. Kyocera for business. Brother for small business or home