Export and Import a readable DHCP scope

Export:

Readable:

netsh dhcp server \\SERVERNAME dump all > filename.txt

Unreadable:

netsh dhcp server \\SERVERNAME export d:\filename all

Full Export with policies (2012) using PS with Administrator Rights

Export-DhcpServer -ComputerName SERVERNAME -File "D:\filename.xml" -Force

Import:

Full Import with policies (2012) using PS with Administrator Rights

Import DhcpServer -ComputerName SERVERNAME -File "D:\filename.xml" -Force

for New 2003 server format

netsh exec filename.txt

for 2000 server format

netsh dhcp server import filename.txt all

Authorize:

1. Activate

2. Authorized from currently authorized DHCP server