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More info?)
My systems are both xp pro. Actually I just wanted to use Windows
Authentication for SQL Server but I was told that can't be done using a
WorkGroup. Sounds like I should stick with Workgroups for my two dev boxes.
Thanks,
G
"Colin Nash [MVP]" <cnash x@x mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uT0GjPofEHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Do you have a server (running Windows NT, 2000, or 2003 Server edition) ??
>
> You'll need that.
>
> For NT, you need to install the server from scratch and make sure you
select
> the option to create a domain controller during Windows setup.
>
> For 2000/2003, you can run DCPROMO and follow the instructions.
>
> It's a big step and I suggest you read up on it on Microsoft's web site
and
> maybe some books/courses.
>
> Since you have provided absolutely no specific details, the only link I
can
> give you is
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/serveros.mspx
>
>
>
> --
> Colin Nash
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Printing/Imaging/Hardware
>
>
> "G. Dean Blake" <Dean@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OeltvTnfEHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >I have a two computer WorkGroup now and need to convert to a Domain.
Where
> > does it tell how to do that?
> > Thanks,
> > G
> >
> >
>
>
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