XP HOME on a domain

[Guest]

Can XP Home be used on a domain network. If so how If not best way to handle
it. I am getting ready to set up a SBS2003 network. the server is in just
need to know about the XP Home machines. thanks in advance for your help.
john

 

[BobC]

Can XP Home be used on a domain network. If so how If not best way to handle
it. I am getting ready to set up a SBS2003 network. the server is in just
need to know about the XP Home machines. thanks in advance for your help.
john

See here:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Can XP Home be used on a domain network. If so how If not best way to handle
it. I am getting ready to set up a SBS2003 network. the server is in just
need to know about the XP Home machines. thanks in advance for your help.
john

XP Home Edition can't join a domain or log into a domain. It can
connect to a domain and access domain resources. For details, please
see these sites:

Why Windows XP Professional is Best for Domain-Based Networks
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/joindommore.asp

Windows XP Home : Accessing data on a Domain Server
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

Windows XP in a Domain Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp
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[josepe]

Home version don't connect to the domain, but it is prossible to connect
with the file server only.
If you need another advanced functions try install the Client32 from
Novell -for this issue is not necesary a Novell server present-