Re: Workgroup vs. Domain?

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From: Richard G. Harper (rgharper_at_email.com)
Date: 09/21/04


Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 18:25:07 -0400

Read here:

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/standard/proddocs/en-us/workgroups_compared_with_domains.asp

As for how to set up a domain - if you must ask, you need professional
advice and assistance.

Finally, Windows 98 cannot join a domain but can authenticate a user against
the domain controller and allow access to shared resources.

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"Tavish Muldoon" <tmuldoon@spliced.com> wrote in message 
news:e2470f35.0409211203.647df517@posting.google.com...
> What is the difference between a workgroup and a domain?  Would there
> be any benefit into setting up a domain for a small group of computers
> 2-3?
>
> How does one setup a domain in a networked group of computers? (url?)
>
> Windows 98se cannot use domains - correct?  Anyway around that?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tmuld. 


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