Chapter 4
Working with Workgroups
IN THIS CHAPTER
Defining workgroups
Weighing the pros and cons of workgroups
Knowing the difference between centralized and group sharing
Understanding how to configure a server for a workgroup
Keeping your workgroup running smoothly
Examining how Peer Name Resolution Protocol helps workgroup communications
For some networks, it doesn’t make sense to have a domain controller with Active Directory running. In these networks, however, it’s still considered desirable to be able to share things from system to system. This is where workgroups come into play.
In this chapter, I explain what workgroups are and how to create them. I also fill you in on the Peer Name Resolution Protocol, what it does, and why it’s important for workgroups.
Knowing What a Workgroup Is
A workgroup is a peer-to-peer group of computers that share resources but that do not belong ...
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