- Domains, workgroups represent different methods for organizing computers in networks.
- Main difference is how the computers and other resources on the networks are managed.
- Computers on home networks are usaully part of a workgroup.
- Computers on workplace networks are usually part of a domain.
Differences between Workgroup and Domain
WorkGroup | Domain | |
Network Type | Peer-peer network
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Client/server network
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Account |
Every user must have account in each of computers in workgroup.
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Only one account is enough to access any of computer.
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No.of computers
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Not morethan 20
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Thousands of computers
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Network |
Must be in same local network
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Can be on different local network.
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Network |
Must be in same local network
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Can be on different local network.
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Administrator |
Every on ecan administer by loging in with the account of that computer.
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Only one network administrator can administrate e.i., centralized.
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Database |
No database
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One database for all users..
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