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Workgroup vs Domain Nitish Agarwal The Crazy Programmer

In this article, we will take a look at the two components of computer networking – Workgroup and Domain. A domain is a collection of computers where one computer acts as a server and all others are connected to it on the same or different network. Domain networks ensure the security of data and allow encrypted sharing of information between devices. A workgroup is a collection of computer networks where each computer is independent of other computers in its group in reference to their working and functionality. We need a unique login credential to access each computer in a workgroup. They are not much secure and are connected locally on a single network. Domain networks are used by organizations and companies at the workplace while workgroups are used by individuals for personal use, like at homes. A domain acts as a client-server interface where the user can log in from any device under the domain, using his login credentials. While, in a workgroup domain, only a single user has