xp professional computer domain name

[Miten]

Hello,

I have standalone xp but I would like to give it domain name so that in
future when I have two machines connected with hub I can use them as network.

I currently have workgroup workgroup as default.

can I click change or network id wizard to give the computer a domain name
which is think is what we can say as network name.

Its like last name in human names. each computer had first name and last
name is like family / network name.

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[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Hello,

I have standalone xp but I would like to give it domain name so that
in future when I have two machines connected with hub I can use them
as network.

I currently have workgroup workgroup as default.

can I click change or network id wizard to give the computer a domain
name which is think is what we can say as network name.

No - if you don't have a domain controller, you can't use a domain name or
any "domain" features. But you can use a workgroup on a small/home network.

Its like last name in human names. each computer had first name and
last name is like family / network name.

Not really, in this context.

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[Xandros]

You don't need to setup domain names if you have a simple home network. Just
have them both use the same Workgroup name. You change that to anything you
want. Just ensure when you connect the second, third or more system that you
also give them the same Workgroup name. It is easiest to just leave it to
Workgroup. Each computer should have a unique computer name which you enter
while first installing the system. This can be changed later in the registry
if need be. If you have a cable or dsl connection you should get a router
rather than a hub. If your second computer is going to share the internet
connection through a dial-up modem in the first computer then use a hub or
better yet a switch which is similar to a hub but offers better networking
capabilities.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have standalone xp but I would like to give it domain name so
that in future when I have two machines connected with hub I can
use them as network.

I currently have workgroup workgroup as default.

can I click change or network id wizard to give the computer a
domain name which is think is what we can say as network name.

Its like last name in human names. each computer had first name
and last name is like family / network name.

Please email replies to: (e-mail address removed)

The best you can do without servers is to change the workgroup name to
something other than 'workgroup'. Truthfully - having a set of computers
all in the same workgroup and having a set of computers each in a different
network is not all that different if you have just a little knowledge.
However - if it makes things easier on you - put them all in the 'miten'
workgroup - instead of the 'workgroup' workgroup... Not that it makes all
that much difference as long as they are the same.

If they are connected to the same router - they *are* in a network
toegther - no matter their workgroup name.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hello,

I have standalone xp but I would like to give it domain name so that in
future when I have two machines connected with hub I can use them as network.

I currently have workgroup workgroup as default.

can I click change or network id wizard to give the computer a domain name
which is think is what we can say as network name.

Its like last name in human names. each computer had first name and last
name is like family / network name.

Please email replies to: (e-mail address removed)

To create a domain, you would need to start with a server operating
system, such as WinNT 4.0 Server (may it rest in peace), Win2K Server,
or Windows Server 2003.

WinXP Pro, as a workstation operating system, is an excellent
choice for a client OS to use on the domain's workstations. WinXP Home,
however, is not designed to, nor can truly be made to, join a domain.


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[Terry R.]

The date and time was 1/12/2008 9:10 AM, and on a whim, Bruce Chambers
pounded out on the keyboard:

To create a domain, you would need to start with a server operating
system, such as WinNT 4.0 Server (may it rest in peace), Win2K Server,
or Windows Server 2003.

Well, not ALL the nails are in the coffin. A few networks I admin still
have old NT servers that we delegated to being used as fax servers.
Still running strong. ;-)

WinXP Pro, as a workstation operating system, is an excellent
choice for a client OS to use on the domain's workstations. WinXP Home,
however, is not designed to, nor can truly be made to, join a domain.

--
Terry R.

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