In a work-group:
@ All computers are peers; no computer has control over
another computer.
@ Each computer has a set of user accounts. To log on
to any computer in the work group,you must have an account on that computer.
@ There are typically no more than twenty computers.
@ A workgroup is not protected by a password.
@ All computers must be on the same local network or
subnet.
@ Computers
on a home network must belong to a workgroup, but they can also belong to a
homegroup. A homegroup makes it easy to share pictures, music, videos,
documents, and printers with other people on a home network.
@ A
homegroup is protected with a password, but you only need to type the password
once, when adding your computer to the homegroup.
In a domain:
@ One
or more computers are servers. Network administrators use servers to control
the security and permissions for all computers on the domain. This makes it
easy to make changes because the changes are automatically made to all
computers. Domain users must provide a password or other credentials each time
they access the domain.
@ If you have a user account on the domain, you can log on to any computer on the domain without needing an account on that computer.
@ You probably can make only limited changes to a computer's settings because network administrators often want to ensure consistency among computers.
@ There can be thousands of computers in a domain.
@ The computers can be on different local networks.
@ If you have a user account on the domain, you can log on to any computer on the domain without needing an account on that computer.
@ You probably can make only limited changes to a computer's settings because network administrators often want to ensure consistency among computers.
@ There can be thousands of computers in a domain.
@ The computers can be on different local networks.
To find out if your computer is on a workgroup or
domain
@ Open System
by clicking the Start button , right-clicking Computer, and
then clicking Properties.
@ Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup
settings, you will see either the word Workgroup or Domain, followed
To find out if your computer belongs to a homegroup
@ Open
Network and Sharing Center by clicking the Start button , and
then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type network, and
then click Network and Sharing Center.
@ If you see
the word Joined next to HomeGroup, your computer belongs to a homegroup.
Source : MSDN
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