pace it - client networking (part 1)

Client side network setup I.

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Client side network setup I.PACE-IT.

– HomeGroups.

– WorkGroup vs. domain setup.

– Network shares and mapping drives.

HomeGroups.Client side network setup I.


– HomeGroup.» Introduced with Windows 7.» An ad hoc form of networking.» Easy method of sharing resources on a SOHO

network.» All versions of Windows 7 can join a HomeGroup.» Only Home Premium and greater can create a

HomeGroup.

– Creating a HomeGroup.» Select HomeGroup from the Control Panel.» Click on the Create a HomeGroup button.» Select which resources to share (Windows will

share the corresponding Library of resources) and click Next.

» The HomeGroup is created and a password is displayed.

» Click Finish.» Share the password with those you want to join

your HomeGroup.


How to join an existing HomeGroup.

1) Select “HomeGroup” from the Control Panel.

2) Accept the prompt to join.

3) Determine what you want to share.

4) Enter the proper password for the HomeGroup.

5) Your connection to the HomeGroup is now set up.

WorkGroup vs. domain setup.Client side network setup I.


– WorkGroup.» Are easy and simple.» Think peer-to-peer or ad hoc networking.» Best for small networks (10 or fewer nodes).» User needs to have an account and authorization

on each machine on which the user requires access to resources. WorkGroups use a separate account database on each machine.

– Domain.» Slightly more complex, but also more secure.» User has one account that is used to authenticate

and authorize access to needed resources on the network. Domains use a central account database to handle user resource requests.


How to join a WorkGroup or domain in Windows 7.

1) Click on the “Start” button.» Right click on Computer and select Properties.

2) Click on the “Advanced System Settings” button.

3) Select the “Computer Name” tab.

4) Click on the “Change” button.

5) Select the “WorkGroup” or “Domain” option.» WorkGroup name: enter the name (a name change requires a

reboot).» Domain: enter the name of the domain to join.» Domain: enter the proper username and password; requires a

reboot.

Network shares and mapping drives.Client side network setup I.

A network share is a shared resource on the network.

It can be a file or folder, space on a disk drive, or even the whole disk drive itself. Access to the network share is gained by using the universal naming convention (UNC) from a run box (\\computerName\shareName). However, it is much easier to map a drive to the share.

Network shares and mapping drives.Client side network setup I.

Network share and mapping drives.Client side network setup I.

– Mapping a drive.» Simplifies the process of connecting to a network

share.

– How to map a drive in Windows 7.

» Click Start.» Select Computer.» Click on Tools.» Select Map Network Drive.» Select the drive letter desired.» Enter the UNC.» Select Reconnect at Logon.» Click Finish.

What was covered.Client side network setup I.

A simple and easy method of sharing resource libraries introduced in Windows 7. Any Windows 7 PC can join a HomeGroup; however, only Windows 7 Home Premium and higher can create HomeGroups.

Topic

HomeGroups.

Summary

WorkGroups work best on SOHO networks of 10 or fewer PCs. Each user must have an account on the PC that has the resource needed. Domains are a little more complex, but are more secure and simpler to manage. A central database contains user account information, including authentication and authorization.

WorkGroup vs. domain setup.

A network share is any resource that is shared on the network. It is accessed through its UNC. Mapping a drive to the network share simplifies the access process.

Network shares and mapping drives.

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pace it - client networking (part 1)

Education

network setup

soho network

network shares

domain setup

homegroup button

existing homegroup

domain option

needed resources