Bob Crothers wrote:
A workgroup is a loose collection of machines doing peer to peer networking.
There is virtually no security but it is very easy to setup and no dedicated
"server" is needed.
A domain is a traditional network environment with a least one "server".
Security is controlled and administered from this machine. Security on the
network can be fairly tight. But, it is much more complex to setup.
So what does this "server" do? Is it "dedicated" and, if so, what does
that mean? You can't use it for normal work?
If you have a very small network, say under 5-10 machines, then a workgroup
is probably the way to go. Anything larger should have a domain. IMHO.
We have 13 PCs plus 10 sales reps that bring their laptops in occasionally.
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Jeff Crosby
Dilgard Frozen Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 13369
Ft. Wayne, IN 46868-3369
260-422-7531
The opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily
the opinion of my company. Unless I say so.
