Dynamic allocation

1. Also known as a heap allocation; when referring to computer memory, a dynamic allocation is the computer memory process of allocation and de-allocation segments of memory.
2. When referring to a network or network device, dynamic allocation or a dynamic IP address is the automatic assignment of an IP addresses by the network. For example, an IP addresses being assigned by DHCP.
   
   Setting up a network with DHCP support is much easier to control and setup then manually assigning every computer and device on your network with a static IP address. However, because the IP address for a user can change this may cause issues with users using services that require identification off their IP address.

Also see: Dynamic, IP, Memory definitions, Network definitions, Static allocation