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WorkgroupVsDomain

- 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
Client/server network
Account
Every user must have account in each of computers in workgroup.
Only one account is enough to access any of computer.
No.of computers
Not morethan 20
Thousands of computers
Network
Must be in same local network
Can be on different local network.
Network
Must be in same local network
Can be on different local network.
Administrator
Every on ecan administer by loging in with the account of that computer.
Only one network administrator can administrate e.i., centralized.
Database
No database
One database for all users..

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