Re: domain vs workgroup...

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Can I set up a server in a workgroup type environment & share files,
control access to files, etc., just like in a domain environment?

If you could do that there would be no difference between a workgroup and a
domain.

I have a client who has 15-20 XP Home machines & has finally decided that
they need a server, as sharing files between 15-20 computers has become
quite a hassle!

Essentially they are in a workgroup now. If it's a hassle now managing them,
adding one more machine to manage is not going to make it any easier. You
can *do* it but you are just putting off what you will eventually have to,
do which is set up a domain.

hth
DDS



"Mike" <mikey117@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Can I set up a server in a workgroup type environment & share files,
control access to files, etc., just like in a domain environment?
I have a client who has 15-20 XP Home machines & has finally decided that
they need a server, as sharing files between 15-20 computers has become
quite a hassle!

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The intelligent man wins his battles with pointed words.
I'm sorry -- I meant sticks. Pointed sticks.



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