setting up a domain

ringo747

ringo747

ringo747

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hey guys,

anyone explain what exactly a network domain is and how it differs from a normal home lan network? Iv used domains in work before but im wonderiing if you can apply the same thing to a home network. any advantages of it?

just more of a fact finding request rather than a 'i need help' request!
 
It's difficult to summarise what a domain actually is. I'm not even going to attempt to explain.

Found this on Google:

Q. What the heck is a Windows domain and how do you create one?

A. A Windows Domain is a logical grouping of computers that share common
security and user account information. This information is stored in a
master directory database (SAM) which resides on a Windows server
designated as a domain controller.

There are two kinds of controllers in a Windows NT domain; a single
Primary Domain Controller (PDC), and --optionally-- one or more Backup
Domain Controllers (BDC). The PDC automatically replicates it's master
directory database to each of the BDC's.

The word "Domain" does not refer to any particular computer, or network
configuration. It is an administrative concept. A single domain
constitutes a single administrative unit.

Typically, one would choose whether or not to configure a computer as a
domain controller during installation of the NT Server software.
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If you want to learn more about it, read up on Windows 2003 Server and Domain Controllers. Google is your friend. :)
 
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