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ICT CSS Activity - Understanding Workgroup

The document discusses the differences between workgroup and domain networks. A workgroup is a peer-to-peer network where all computers are equal peers, while a domain involves a client-server structure with centralized administration and storage.

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QUARTER 2

LO 2: CONFIGURE NETWORK SERVICES

SELF- LEARNING MODULE 3


Understanding Workgroup
and Domain
Writer: Ms. Virgie Alfaras Baylon
Reviewer: Mr. Cyrus N. Caruz
LESSON

WHAT IS WORKGROUP AND DOMAIN

The main difference between workgroups and domains is how resources on the
network are managed. Computers on home networks are usually part of
a workgroup, and computers on workplace networks are usually part of a domain.

WORKGROUP

Workgroup is a peer-to-peer network setup using Microsoft Windows operating


system. It's a group of computers on a local area network that share common
resources and responsibilities. The workgroup is a collection of computers that are
part of the same network. All the computers are peers and do not have control over
another computer. The workgroup facilitates the detection of the computers that
are part of it and the sharing of resources like folders or printers. In a workgroup,
all computers are peers; no computer has control over another computer.

DOMAIN

A network domain is an administrative grouping of multiple private computer


networks or hosts within the same infrastructure. Domains can be identified using
a domain name; domains which need to be accessible from the public Internet can
be assigned a globally unique name within the Domain Name System (DNS).

WHAT IS DOMAIN NAME

Domain name is the address where Internet users can access your website.
A domain name is used for finding and identifying computers on the Internet. It
dentify one or more IP addresses. Computers use IP addresses, which are a series
of number. For example, the domain name microsoft.com represents about a dozen
IP addresses. Domain names are used in URLs to identify particular Web pages.

Example:
http://www.pcwebopedia.com/index.html, The domain name is pcwebopedia.com.

PURPOSE OF DOMAIN NAME

Domain names serve to identify Internet resources, such as computers, networks,


and services, with a text-based label that is easier to memorize than the numerical
addresses used in the Internet protocols. A domain name may represent entire
collections of such resources or individual instances.
STEPS TO CHECK WHETHER YOUR COMPUTER IS PART OF A DOMAIN OR
NOT.

Open the Control Panel, click the System and Security category, and click System.
Look under “Computer name, domain and workgroup settings” here. If you see
“Domain”: followed by the name of a domain, your computer is joined to a domain.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WORKGROUP (Peer to Peer Network) AND DOMAIN


(Client Server Network)

WORKGROUP:
Network type: Peer-to-Peer Windows computer network
Log-in: User can use his/her login credentials only on his or her
system and not others. Hence known as local login.
Administration: Distributed administration wherein each user can manage
his machine independently.
Storage: Mostly distributed. Each device has its own dedicated
storage.
DOMAIN:

Network type: Client/server network


Log-in: User can use his login from any device of the office. Also
known as remote login
Administration: Centralized administration. All devices can be managed
from a centralized device (usually a server).
Storage: Centralized storage preferred. All user data is stored at a
centralized storage device.

In a P2P Stands for "Peer to Peer" network,


the "peers" are computer systems which are
connected to each other via the Internet. Files
can be shared directly between systems on
the network without the need of a central
server. In other words, each computer on
a P2P network becomes a file server as well as
http://www.mindpride.net/root/Extras/peer_to_pe
a client. er_networking.htm

A client server network is defined as specific


type of online network comprised of a single
central computer acting as a server that
directs multiple other computers, which are
referred to as the clients. By accessing
the server, clients are then able to reach
shared files and information saved on the
serving computer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client%E2%80%93ser
ver model
ACT IVIT IES

Draw a simple diagram of a Peer to Peer and Client Server Network and discuss
each.

1. Peer to Peer Network 2. Client Server Network

WR AP UP

The main difference between workgroups and domains is how resources on the
network are managed. Computers on home networks are usually part of
a workgroup, and computers on workplace networks are usually part of a domain.
The workgroup is a collection of computers that are part of the same network. All
the computers are peers and do not have control over another computer.
The workgroup facilitates the detection of the computers that are part of it and the
sharing of resources like folders or printers. In a workgroup, all computers are
peers; no computer has control over another computer. Domain name is the
address where Internet users can access your website. A domain name is used for
finding and identifying computers on the Internet and identify one or more IP
addresses. For example, the domain name microsoft.com represents about a dozen
IP addresses. Domain names are used in URLs to identify particular Web pages.
VALUI NG

How to check whether your computer is part of a domain and how to know whether
your computer is part of a workgroup network?

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POST T EST

Identify if it is under a Domain or Workgroup Network: Write WG if workgroup and


DN if Domain.

1. ________ Peer-to-Peer Windows computer network


2. ________ User can use his login credentials only on his or her system and
not others. Hence know as local login.
3. ________ Client/server network
4. ________ User can use his login from any device of the office. Also known
as remote login
5. ________ Distributed administration wherein each user can manage his
machine independently.
6. ________ Centralized administration. All devices can be managed from a
centralized device (usually a server).
7. ________ Mostly distributed. Each device has its own dedicated storage.
8. ________ Centralized storage preferred. All user data is stored at a
centralized storage device.
9. ________ no computer has control over another computer
10. ________ A name used for finding and identifying computers on the
Internet and identify one or more IP addresses

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