DNS, DHCP & IP Management (DDI)

What Is the Service?

DNS (Domain Name System), DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), and IPAM (Internet Protocol Address Management), collectively referred to as DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), facilitates the management and use of domain names and IP addresses.

Who Is Eligible to Use It?

  • DNS
    • Faculty and staff can request DNS hosting and record changes.
  • DHCP
    • Provided for all student, faculty, and staff wired and wireless MSU network clients after manual DHCP registration.
    • Faculty and staff can request DHCP configuration changes and client fixed IP addresses.
  • IPAM​​​​​​​
    • Faculty and staff can request IP address record changes. 
    • DDI system management access can be granted to delegated subnet owners.

How Do I Use It?

Service Offerings Available by Request:

  • DHCP Registration Service
    The DHCP Registration Service is a web application, plus related utilities, that allows people with MSU network identities to register their DHCP devices to use MSU's network.
  • Hostname Update
    Request to remove/modify existing domains, or add to an existing subdomain DNS hostname (i.e., sysname.unit.msu.edu)
  • New msu.edu Subdomain
    Request third level domain approval (i.e., mysite.msu.edu)
  • Request Assistance with DHCP
  • Request Device Registration on the MSU Network
    Request registration on the MSU Network for a device that cannot use https://dhcp.msu.edu to self-register
  • Network Unblock
    ​​​​​​​Connections are typically blocked if your system is identified to be causing harm to the campus network or is violating the MSU Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). This form should be used by individuals who understand what needs to be done to clean and repair their systems.
 
DHCP Device Registration Request Hostname Update Request New msu.edu Subdomain Request Assistance with DHCP Request Device Registration on the MSU Network Request Network Unblock

Related Articles (7)

DNS, DHCP & IP Management (DDI) - Central Domain Name Server Settings
This document provides information about resolving network configurations that do not auto-configure.
DNS, DHCP & IP Management (DDI) - Domain Names at MSU and How To Request Them
This article explains what a domain name is and summarizes the steps required to request a top-level domain name.
DNS, DHCP & IP Management (DDI) - What Will and Will Not Resolve With Private DNS
Campus VPN uses Campus DNS for name resolution as it authoritatively manages public namespace for *.msu.edu. To make DNS names resolvable by Campus VPN clients, the hostname must be resolvable by either Campus DNS or the general public Internet.
Network - Configuring Campus Firewalls for DHCP Users
This article describes how to configure campus firewalls.
Network - Correcting Issues with Misconfigured Personal Routers
Wired and wireless routers allow users to connect multiple networked devices to the MSU network, giving each device access to the Internet. However, in certain situations the configuration of the router will interfere with the campus network.
Network - How To Register Your Device for DHCP and Get Connected
After completing these steps you will have registered your device and connected it to MSU's network.
Network - Troubleshooting Guide for Windows and macOS Devices Receiving 169.* IP Addresses
How to troubleshoot when a device is unable to connect to the network successfully and is receiving an IP address beginning with 169 (169.x.x.x).

Service Offerings (6)

DHCP Registration Service
The DHCP Registration Service is a web application, plus related utilities, that allows people with MSU network identities to register their DHCP devices to use MSU's network.
Hostname Update
Request to remove/modify existing domains, or add to an existing subdomain DNS hostname (i.e., sysname.unit.msu.edu)
New msu.edu Subdomain
Request third level domain approval (i.e., mysite.msu.edu)
Request Assistance with DHCP
Request Device Registration on the MSU Network
Request registration on the MSU Network for a device that cannot use https://dhcp.msu.edu to self-register
Network Unblock
Connections are typically blocked if your system is identified to be causing harm to the campus network or is violating the MSU Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). This form should be used by individuals who understand what needs to be done to clean and repair their systems.