Windows Networking Flashcards
1
Q
Organizing Network Devices
A
- Windows Workgroups
- Logical groups of network devices
- Each device is a standalone system everyone is a peer
- Single subnet
- Windows HomeGroup
- Share files , photos , etc on private network
-Windows Domain = Business network , Centralized Authentications , Support thousands device
2
Q
HomeGroup
A
- Easily share information
- Windows 7 / Windows 8 / 8.1
- No support on Windows Vista
- A network for the Home
- Must be set for “Home” in Windows 7 or “Private” in Windows 8 / 8.1
- Enable HomeGroup
- Single password for everyone
3
Q
Workgroup + Domains
A
- Workgroup
- Small departments
- Each computer maintains its own user info
- Non-centralized
- Domains
- Central database (ActiveDirectory)
- User accounts are manage centrally