Dhcp — Portable [cracked]

It is very likely you are referring to a seminal paper in the field of systems administration and automation titled:

A ultra-simple, configuration-free server specifically built for hardware development and prototype testing. dhcp portable

– The Minimalist

The paper is interesting because it frames DHCP not just as "handing out IP addresses," but as a . It is very likely you are referring to

Here is why that paper remains interesting and relevant today: dhcp portable

You can typically find the PDF in the USENIX archives: