Home network management improves with a dedicated DHCP server

A user moved their home network's DHCP server from their router to a dedicated virtual machine running Technitium DNS. This change allows for more granular control over network settings and local domain name resolution. The user configured a static IP for the VM, installed Technitium DNS with Docker, and set up a DHCP scope. They then disabled DHCP on the router and verified that devices were receiving IP addresses and network instructions from the new server. This setup provides better visibility into network leases and enables the use of local domain names for easier device access, though it introduces a new point of failure requiring maintenance.