Network Domain

How do I know if my computer is connected to a network domain or a workgroup?
My computer is in a local network sharing Internet DSL connection with other housemates. I am not the administrator. How can I tell if my computer is connected to a network domain or a workgroup? (I don't know what each means) Thank you. It's XP and its says "workgroup".

You never mentioned what Operating System you are using. Vista Right click my computer, select properties, Look in the field: Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings - it should say Workgroup or Domain XP Right click my computer, select properties, click the Computer Name tab, under full computer name it should say Domain: or Workgroup:

How do i set up a network domain?
I have a laptop running vista business on wireless network, and a desktop computer on xp home edition connected directly to the router, is it possible for me to set up a domain, if so how?

A domain is one kind of network. There are two basic kinds of Networks: Domain/client or peer to peer For a domain, you would need a domain contoller. A computer that has Windows Server 2003 can be used for this. You can set up a network without it being a domain. In a peer to peer network, you can use workgroups This is alot easier. You can use the network setup wizard in the Control Panel Let me know if this helps...

how to join a wireless client to a network domain?
im having trouble joining wireless workstation to my network domain? i've authenticated with the server, but when i try to log on to the domain, it cannot be found. mainly because the wireless connection is only active AFTER the credentials are entered. what configuration do i need to do on the client or server? I'm running Windows Server 2003 and my workstations are running windows xp pro. i have an IP. its assigned by my router's DHCP.

Quite common when the ROUTER assigns the IP. You can switch off the DHCP on the router and have the 2003 server assign them or just use a MANUAL IP on the wireless connection on your wireless workstation.. It caused by the DNS not finding the domain. Here is a good article for you. http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t363785-joining-a-windows-xp-wireless-client-to-the-domain.html Another fix is to add the DC (2003 server IP) to the list of DNS servers in the router! Put it before the "public" listings. That way you will find the domain. Hope that helps

Is it a good idea to exchange links within your own domain network?
Is it a good idea for SEO to exchange links within your own domain network? I am developing alot of different domains in the following categories: dating, porn, crafting, my personal website and technology. Is it a good or bad idea to link them to each other? Also will my adsense be affected if my dating website contains a link to my porn website? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

It's not a good idea and can be fatal. Google uses the link structure of web pages and their content to identify spam. Also interlinking sites which are not in the same area of the webgraph (i.e. on unrelated topics) is a waste of time. Aim for one-way inbound links from authority sites on your site's topic. One of these is worth a thousand poor quality non-contextual links, reciprocal or otherwise.

How do I set up a domain network?
Can somebody tell me, in step by step, how do I set up a domain type network? How do I create the domain controller first, before linking up into the other terminals to the network.

1. Choose a networking setting. Choose Typical. Setting Description Typical Installs Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Custom Creates custom network connections: for example, configuring a static IP address, configuring the computer as a WINS client, or adding NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface (NetBEUI). 2. Provide a workgroup or domain name. Select workgroup and type class. 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. 4. Configure the network ID for the computer. After the computer restarts, Windows 2000 Professional displays the Network ID wizard. In this wizard, you do either of the following. · Configure a specific user account and password for the computer. When a user starts the computer, Windows 2000 automatically logs on using the configured user name and password. · Choose not to configure a specific user account for the computer. When a user starts the computer, the Log On to Windows dialog box appears. Installing Windows 2000 Advanced Server from a Compact Disc 1. Running the Set up Program 2. Completing the Set up Wizard 3. Installing Network Components 4. Configuring the Server To install Windows 2000 Advanced Server from a compact disc, you must load the Operating System from a compact disc or from the Setup disks, and then complete the Setup wizard. With the exception of the optional components, the information you provide during an installation of Windows 2000 Advanced Server is the same as the information you provide during an installation of Windows 2000 Professional. In addition, with Windows 2000 Advanced Server, you are provided the option to further configure the server after the installation finishes by using the Configure Your Server wizard. Running the Setup Program FOLLOW STEPS 1 TO 5 AS DESCRIBED IN THE Running the Setup Program FOR WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL. Completing the Setup Wizard After running the text-based portion of the Setup program, complete the Setup wizard by providing the following information: 1. Change regional settings, if necessary. Refer to Windows 2000 Professional Installation. 2. Enter your name and organization. 3. Select a licensing mode. Choose per server 20 computers. 4. Enter the computer name and password for the local Administrator account. NOTE: Use Administrator as a user name and password as a password. 5. Select the Windows 2000 optional components. Optional components provide additional functionality to Windows 2000, such as Web services, Remote Installation Services (RIS), and management tools. The components you choose are determined by how you intend to use your server. 6. Set the date, time, and time zone settings. Installing Network Components After completing the Setup wizard, install network components by performing the following steps: 1. Click Typical or Customized for the networking components. Choose Typical. 2. Provide a workgroup or domain name. Select workgroup and type class. 3. After completing the installation process, Set up displays the Welcome to Windows screen. You must enter the Administrator account password for the local computer in order to log on. Configuring the Server After the installation is completed, Windows 2000 Advanced Server offers you the opportunity to further configure the server. Note If you choose not to configure the server at this point, you can do it later. To gain access to the Windows 2000 Configure Your Server page, click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Configure Your Server. On the Windows 2000 Configure Your Server page, you can configure the following. § Active Directory. You can configure the server as a domain controller and set up Domain Name System (DNS) if it is not already available on the network. § File server. You can create the shared folders to be stored on the server. § Print server. You can set up a local or network printer and have them publish to Active Directory. § Web/Media server. You can use this to gain a strong internal or external Web presence. This includes using IIS to set up a Web or FTP site on your corporate intranet and creating a streaming multimedia presentation. § Networking. You can select the networking services you want to use. § Application server. You can set up the computer as an application server. § More advanced configurations. You can set up advanced configurations, such as message queuing, Windows 2000 support tools, and advanced services.

What is Network Domain, and Server Name? How can I find out which ND and SN I'm using.?
I am trying to install 'Apache'. During the installation, it asks for 'Network Domain', and 'Server Name'. I have no idea what are those. How can I find out which Network Domain and Server Name I'm using?

for the email xxx@yahoo.com, the domain name is the yahoo.com. Server name in the name that you assign to the computer, it can be any name. But usually SRV1 or SRV2.

Can I know the time, when one system started and was shutdown in a domain network?
also is there any freeware software to trace the activities, especially bandwidth usage by a PC in a domain network. And I also want to know that how to know which PC in a network is generating traffic.

For the first question, you can check the event log. Look for eventlog events. Those will tell you when the system shutdown and started. You can use performance monitor on a system to log the network activity statistics. You can run it locally or from a remote workstation.

How do I create a network domain with an NT server, an Xp Laptop and a win 2000 pro desktop.?
I also have a linksys 8 port hub and a bunch of cat-5 cables. I need to creae a netwok domain. NOT A WEB DOMAIN! Do i need any additional software or hardware? Microsoft Back Office Is running on my NT server. Thank you very much, whoevewr it may be that responds to this question!

1st create the domain in the NT server. Then create accounts for XP laptop, 2000 Pro Desktop. Then from the laptop (if xp-home--then you can't do it)---just join the domain from My computer--rite click--properties---general tab---follow the instructions. 2K pro is also the same to join the domain. But if you have XP home for the laptop--then create a workgroup with all these 3 computers. XP Home don't have the capability to join a domain.

How do I create a network domain name for a server?
I have a server sitting in the corner of my house attached to a super high speed connection. I need information on how to create a name for the domain if I already have the hardware in my possession, and I was wondering if there were any guides on how to set up the software.

Hi, Take a look to this link to see if it help you: http://lifehacker.com/software/web-publishing/how-to-assign-a-domain-name-to-your-home-web-server-124804.php Good luck!

how can I set up a home network and a domain network on the same XP Pro PC?
My Laptop is configured for a domain, and I need to also use it on a home network for sharing purposes (Files, Printers etc.).

Just log on to your laptop as if you were connected to the domain. Your domain logon credentials are cached on the laptop so you don't need to be connected to the domain to log on successfully. You won't be able to browse the machines from each other unless you change the workgroup name of your home machine to the domain name of the laptop. To access shares on the laptop, you'll need the local Administrator account name and password on the laptop. If you don't know that, you can set up a share on your home machine and move the files from the laptop to the home machine. To access shares on the home machine from the laptop, click Start...Run and type in the UNC path to the share and press enter. You should be prompted for a username and password. Just submit the credentials of a local account on the home machine with access to the shared data and you should be in.