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The thread revolves around a user's curiosity about how Windows sharing functions work, specifically how a PC acts as a file server in a network, including details about protocols, domain names, and setup. The responder explains basic network concepts such as Domains, Workgroups, and Homegroups to clarify resource sharing. Overall, the discussion provides foundational information about Windows networking and resource sharing, with the user seeking a deeper technical understanding.
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Hey guys,

currently I am increasingly interested in networking. So my question is: How does the windows function of sharing network data exactly work?

My take on this is that your PC (host) somehow turns into a file server in the network as well, which other people may access w/ or without a user name or password - given the given configurations.

My problem w/ is still to understand how it exactly works. Is there a domain name to the file server -if it is located on my PC- which protocols are used and what does windows do to set this up?

Thanks a lot in advance,

Greetings from Germany,

Max ;)
 

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A simple explanation is that a Domain is a group of networked computers that share a central database, containing user accounts and security information. A Workgroup is a group of networked computers that share resources such as files and printers. Homegroups are the new kids on the block and are for Windows 7 and above only.

Here is more information on Domains, Workgroups and Homegroups http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/join-domain-workgroup-homegroup
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A simple explanation is that a Domain is a group of networked computers that share a central database, containing user accounts and security information. A Workgroup is a group of networked computers that share resources such as files and printers. Homegroups are the new kids on the block and are for Windows 7 and above only.

Here is more information on Domains, Workgroups and Homegroups http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/join-domain-workgroup-homegroup
 

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