A typical DHCPv6 stateful host configuration includes the following exchange of messages in the process of obtaining an IPv6 address and configuration settings:
A client sends a Solicit message to locate the servers.
A server sends an Advertise message to indicate whether it is capable of providing IPv6 configuration settings and addresses.
A client sends a Request message to a server to request configuration settings and an address.
A server sends a Reply message that contains configuration settings and an address.
To configure a Windows Server 2016 DHCP role as a stateless DHCPv6 server, follow the following steps: