I'm going to set up a win2k server soon, and it will be a very lowtech
little network with just 2 or 3 workstations.
Is there some online tutorial material I could read up on, just for planning
how the workstations/users will log on, workgroup vs domain, that sort of
stuff? Is that sort of thing on the CD itself?

Thanks

With only 3 w/s you'd probably want to use a workgroup. Just understand that
security is NOT centralized in that environment. The user ID and password on
the w/s MUST match the one on the server. Also, they need to be in the same
workgroup.

Anyway, the install is pretty much helpful during the process. Just make
sure you have all the device drivers beforehand (network card, video, etc.).

The server install (not including all the service packs and other security
patches) takes less than 60 minutes (IF you have all the drivers). Regarding
the service packs, try to get a newer 2000 CD that includes the latest
service pack. That'll reduce the post-install updates a lot.

To tell you the truth, it's so easy you may want to try it several times
just for the experience.

jwkh



"bill allemann" wrote:

> I'm going to set up a win2k server soon, and it will be a very lowtech
> little network with just 2 or 3 workstations.
> Is there some online tutorial material I could read up on, just for planning
> how the workstations/users will log on, workgroup vs domain, that sort of
> stuff? Is that sort of thing on the CD itself?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>

thanks, that doesn't sound too bad.

Bill


"jwkh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:E408492E-B2E1-4AE7-BBE7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> With only 3 w/s you'd probably want to use a workgroup. Just understand
> that
> security is NOT centralized in that environment. The user ID and password
> on
> the w/s MUST match the one on the server. Also, they need to be in the
> same
> workgroup.
>
> Anyway, the install is pretty much helpful during the process. Just make
> sure you have all the device drivers beforehand (network card, video,
> etc.).
>
> The server install (not including all the service packs and other security
> patches) takes less than 60 minutes (IF you have all the drivers).
> Regarding
> the service packs, try to get a newer 2000 CD that includes the latest
> service pack. That'll reduce the post-install updates a lot.
>
> To tell you the truth, it's so easy you may want to try it several times
> just for the experience.
>
> jwkh

It really isn't. Let me know how it's going.

jwkh


"bill allemann" wrote:

> thanks, that doesn't sound too bad.
>
> Bill
>
>
> "jwkh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:E408492E-B2E1-4AE7-BBE7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > With only 3 w/s you'd probably want to use a workgroup. Just understand
> > that
> > security is NOT centralized in that environment. The user ID and password
> > on
> > the w/s MUST match the one on the server. Also, they need to be in the
> > same
> > workgroup.
> >
> > Anyway, the install is pretty much helpful during the process. Just make
> > sure you have all the device drivers beforehand (network card, video,
> > etc.).
> >
> > The server install (not including all the service packs and other security
> > patches) takes less than 60 minutes (IF you have all the drivers).
> > Regarding
> > the service packs, try to get a newer 2000 CD that includes the latest
> > service pack. That'll reduce the post-install updates a lot.
> >
> > To tell you the truth, it's so easy you may want to try it several times
> > just for the experience.
> >
> > jwkh
>
>
>