Domain Vs. Workgroup

[steveklebs]

Can someone please explain the difference between setting my network up using a domain vs. workgroup!

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Enyo]

I guess it comes down to your requirements.

If you only have a couple of systems and a few users why bother adding a server to the network? (which is time consuming in respect to a workgroup and will cost alot more)

A domain will allow you to have a more centralised control of the systems, user accounts, policys and security but its overkill if your only supporting a handful of systems.

You may want to read other peoples rantings in this topic.

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/n1042418047

http://www.duxcw.com/dcforum/DCForumID2/1605.html

What kind of setup are we talking about? Im taking it its a home network? If your at home just wack in a workgroup, its generally only us IT geeks and advanced users that bother sticking in a domain at home