netsh dhcp isn't working on Windows Server 2008

Question

Gents,

I am trying to run the following command on a fresh Windows Server 2008 box.

netsh dhcp server 10.2.x.x scope 10.2.x.x show client

and I am given the following error

the following command could not be found:

If I run this on my local windows 7 machien it's fine.

Perhaps I am missing some libraries or options? Any help is appreciated.

Solution

You need the DHCP Server role installed on the box before it will let you use the command line tools.

(+Credit to SmallClanger who provided this answer in a comment. -Credit for not posting it as an answer that could be accepted, or voted up/down)

Comments

[SmallClanger]

Could be wrong, but do you need the DHCP Server role installed on the box before it will let you use the command line tools?

[GregD]

@SmallClanger: Add your comment as an answer and @Daniel can accept it.