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that each domain controller has a copy of Active Directory. Domain controllers do
not maintain a local user database.
Member servers running Windows Server 2003 A member server is a server
that is a member of a domain, but is not configured as a domain controller. A
member server does not store directory information and cannot authenticate users.
Member servers provide shared resources such as shared folders or printers.
Client computers running Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000
Professional Client computers run a user’s desktop environment and allow the
user to gain access to resources in the domain.
Lesson Review
Lesson 3 Identifying Characteristics of Workgroups and Domains
Use the following questions to help determine whether you have learned enough to
move on to the next lesson. If you are unable to answer a question, review the lesson
materials and try the question again. You can find answers to the questions in the
“Questions and Answers” section at the end of this chapter.
1. Which of the following statements about a Windows XP Professional workgroup
are correct? Choose all that apply.
a. A workgroup is also called a peer-to-peer network.
b. A workgroup is a logical grouping of network computers that share a central
directory database.
c. A workgroup is practical in environments with up to 100 computers.
d. A workgroup can contain computers running Windows Server 2003 as long as
the server is not configured as a domain controller.
2. What is a domain controller?
3. A directory database contains user accounts and security information for the
domain and is known as the __________________. This directory database is the
database portion of ______________________________, which is the Windows
2000 directory service. Fill in the blanks.
4. A(n) ____________ provides a single logon for users to gain access to network
resources that they have permission to access—such as file, print, and application
resources. Fill in the blank.