CUCM 6.0.1 VMWare / LAN / DHCP problem

Hey Guys,
Got a few questions regarding CUCM and VMWare.
I've installed VMware Server on my Win XP Pro PC.
I've created a Virtual Machine within VMWare.
I've installed CUCM 6.0.1 and it starts OK, I can access the GUI OK etc.
My questions are to do with LANs and DHCP.
1. Should I have a Static IP in Win XP ?
I'm currently getting a DHCP address off my home internet router. When I unplug that and change to Static IP I can no longer access the GUI.
2. I have a 2950 switch + 1760 router. I want to fire up 7940 IP Phones. Should I use the DHCP server in CUCM ? or the DHCP server in the Router.
I'm a little confused on how to actually connect it to my Lab LAN and issues with DHCP.
Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.:D
Thanks.
Got a few questions regarding CUCM and VMWare.
I've installed VMware Server on my Win XP Pro PC.
I've created a Virtual Machine within VMWare.
I've installed CUCM 6.0.1 and it starts OK, I can access the GUI OK etc.
My questions are to do with LANs and DHCP.
1. Should I have a Static IP in Win XP ?
I'm currently getting a DHCP address off my home internet router. When I unplug that and change to Static IP I can no longer access the GUI.
2. I have a 2950 switch + 1760 router. I want to fire up 7940 IP Phones. Should I use the DHCP server in CUCM ? or the DHCP server in the Router.
I'm a little confused on how to actually connect it to my Lab LAN and issues with DHCP.
Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.:D
Thanks.
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-Peanut
-Mayor Cory Booker
Example here:
http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccvp/53743-where-my-gui-cucm-6-0-vmware.html#post406821
As for question 2... Either way will work - Why not try to setup DHCP both ways (one at a time of course).
I don't have a 2nd NIC, the NIC is bridged.
I've watched BlindHogs video install and he uses Static IP for CUCM and DHCP Server is turned off.
I will play with it over the weekend.