Combining AD Domains and Workgroups

From: Shalom B. (s.bhooshi_at_btinternet.com)
Date: 01/09/05 

Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 08:11:45 +0000 (UTC)

It is my understanding that to enable browsing computers (or atleast
have them visible)via the network neighbourhood the computers have to be
in the same workgroup or AD Domain (please correct me if i am wrong),
therefore, how does one effeciently maintain smooth authentication and
computer browsing for a multihomed host connected to both an AD domain
and a simple workgroup.

Scenario : I have a AD domain consisting of 2 DCs, one of which is
multi-homed, one interface leading to one AD Domain in a LAN and
another interface leading to a remote LAN. There are no issues with
connectivity but there are problems authenticating hosts on the remote
LAN to be able to browse the second DC via the Network Neighbourhood,
also, there are some intermittent problems in Mapping drives to this
second DC.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Combining AD Domains and Workgroups
    ... > have them visible)via the network neighbourhood the computers have to be ... > in the same workgroup or AD Domain, ... > LAN to be able to browse the second DC via the Network Neighbourhood, ... workgroup members) will be browsable - all will be listed under "Local" ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.networking)
  • RE: NETBIOS BROWSING
    ... I'd try stopping the browser services on all of the computers which are part of the workgroup or domains you DON'T want to see in Network NeighboUrhood. ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
  • Re: Storage solution for office?
    ... A workgroup is a logical collection of computers that share resources. ... This server allows login validation, ... the machines in your workgroup as a backup server. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Browse Network PC - Access Denied?
    ... About 5 computers on a Workgroup. ... Master browser name is: EMMA ... There are 5 servers in domain WORKGROUP on transport \Device ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Re: Storage solution for office?
    ... workgroups are composed of the computers within a single department or a small company. ... different departments may be workgroups and each may have a unique name to identify the workgroup. ... [end quote] ... A file server provides a central location on your network where you can store and share files with users across your network. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
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