A workgroup and a domain are basically networked computers, with the main
difference being that a domain provides a centralized directory database.
Workgroup
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Advantages:
- Does not need a Windows 2000/2003 Server
- Simple to design and implement. No extensive planning and administration
that a domain requires.
- Great for a limited number of computers (usually no more than 10
computers) in close proximity.
Disadvantages:
- A user needs a user account on each computer that he/she requires access.
- Changes to user accounts, such as changing a user's password or adding a
new user account, must be made on each computer in the workgroup.
- Device and file sharing is handled by individual computers, and only for
the users that have accounts on each individual computer.
Domain
=======
Advantages:
- Centralized administration. Change to a user account is automatically
replicated throughout the domain.
- Single logon process for users to gain access to network resources, such
as file, print, and application resources for which they have permissions.
- Provides scalability to create large networks.
Disadvantages:
- Need a 2000/2003 Server.
- More complex in design and implementation.
Reference:
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory Services
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