The new version of Kea 3.0 has been released - a modern open-source DHCP server from Internet Systems Consortium. The major update includes significant performance improvements, new features, and enhanced configuration capabilities.
G. Ostrov
Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has announced the major release of DHCP server Kea version 3.0. This is a significant update to the popular open-source solution for automatic network parameter configuration, used in corporate and service provider networks worldwide.
What is Kea DHCP
Kea is a modern high-performance DHCP server designed as a replacement for the legacy ISC DHCP. The server supports both DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 protocols, providing automatic assignment of IP addresses and other network parameters to client devices.
Key innovations in Kea 3.0
The new version includes an improved request processing architecture that significantly enhances performance when working with large numbers of clients. Support for new DHCP standards has been added, logging and monitoring systems have been improved, and integration capabilities with external management systems have been expanded.
Performance improvements
Kea 3.0 has optimized DHCP request processing algorithms, allowing the server to efficiently serve tens of thousands of clients simultaneously. Database operations have been improved, clustering support has been added to ensure high service availability.
New administration features
The release includes an extended REST API for server management, improved monitoring and diagnostic tools. Administrators have gained more flexible capabilities for configuring address pools, reservation rules, and security policies.
Compatibility and migration
Kea 3.0 ensures backward compatibility with previous versions and provides tools for migration from ISC DHCP. The server fully complies with modern DHCP standards and integrates with popular network management systems.
Official project website: https://www.isc.org/kea/
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