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Workgroup

A workgroup is a peer-to-peer network that operates on Microsoft software. A workgroup provides access to shared resources like as files, system resources, and printers to all participating and linked computers.

Advantages of a workgroup

• Small local area networks, such as those found in schools, households, and small companies, are typically targeted. It is simple to install and configure.
• Work better and with fewer machines.
• Is less complicated to set up and configure than a domain.
• Any material and resources can be shared with network peers.
• Setting up a workgroup name is not dependant on any hardware.
• The Microsoft operating system includes resources for establishing a workgroup.
• The workgroup settings are available in the Microsoft operating system’s properties panel.
• The Net command can also be used to acquire information about the workgroup.
• Larger networks can be divided into workgroups, which aids in management.

Disadvantages of workgroup

• A workgroup’s security measures are not as robust as those of a domain.
• Workgroups should not be used for sensitive data, transmission networks, or business networks.
• Unlike a domain network, there is no central administration of resources.

How to find out if your computer is on a workgroup 

• Open System by clicking the Start button , right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.
• Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you will see either the word Workgroup or Domain, followed by the name.

Join a workgroup or domain from command line

A domain can be joined or left in two different ways. You can add and remove computers using the netdom or powershell commands.

The online way

Join a domain. If the machine you wish to connect has you logged in

C:\> netdom join ECXCHDFS01 /domain:Windowstechno.local /UserD:Make-ds-a /PasswordD:****

Join a workgroup and leave the domain. Even if you don’t have the authority to remove the computer object from the domain, the /force option disconnects the machine from the domain. There is still the domain computer object.

c:\> netdom remove %computername% /domain:your.OldADDomain.net /force

The Powershell way

Join a Domain

PS C:\> Add-computer -ECXCHDFS03 WindowsTechno.local -Credential Mike-DS-A

Remove from Domain and join a workgroup.

PS C:\> Remove-computer -ECXCHDFS02 yourWorkgroup

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