Workgroup Vs Domain
This is a discussion about Workgroup Vs Domain in the Windows Networking category; Hi all 3 computers on my LAN all runningXP pro, they are networked as a workgroup, can I set them up as a domain? and what would be the advantages/ disadvantage of doing this?. .
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3 computers on my LAN all runningXP pro, they are networked as a workgroup, can I set them up as a domain? and what would be the advantages/ disadvantage of doing this?.
3 computers on my LAN all runningXP pro, they are networked as a workgroup, can I set them up as a domain? and what would be the advantages/ disadvantage of doing this?.
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You need a server OS running on one box to even make a domain controller.
Joining a Domain also disbles the welcome screen and fast user switching
Advantages would be centralized administration, adding/changing user rights and restrictions, roaming profiles, if you share computers.
Also, you can get a free (you may need to pay shipping) 120/180 day evaluation copy of Microsoft's server OS's, so that's a good (legal) route to go if you just want to learn a bit more about p2p/server network structures.
Also, asking here is another good way to learn!
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Also, you can get a free (you may need to pay shipping) 120/180 day evaluation copy of Microsoft's server OS's, so that's a good (legal) route to go if you just want to learn a bit more about p2p/server network structures.
Also, asking here is another good way to learn!
Sorry for the long hiatus, everyone, I am back now!
3 pc's?
you don't need a domain.
you don't need a domain.
OP
Thanx Guys
Just 1 final question, although I only have 3 PCs if I install server O/S on one of them, can I then set up other PCs at different geographical locations and administer them over the net?
Elux
Just 1 final question, although I only have 3 PCs if I install server O/S on one of them, can I then set up other PCs at different geographical locations and administer them over the net?
Elux
If you use RAS/RADIUS or VPN, then yes.
you don't need a server os for remote admin
use a program like dameware nt utilities
or if you have xp use remote desktop
use a program like dameware nt utilities
or if you have xp use remote desktop
Remote desktop if they have static ip's
or a dynamic dns service.
Im gonna throw in conf.exe or Netmeeting as a viable way to remote control a machine
