Hello all,
I didn't know where exactly to put my thread but this might be the most appropriate place.
Me and my family are moving to a new house and I'm planning to do a proper home network this time around. I'm not sure whats the best method to do it so this is where I need help.
What I had in mind is that I will install a server with windows server 2012 and create a domain to connect all computers to, create users for my family members (8 members) and add clients (10+ Desktops and Laptops)
The reason for this is to organize the network and monitor problems, easier remote access, easier installing of programs to all clients at once, Network shares, printers, etc...
Usually in a domain, a user don't have privileges to install software, change settings, etc... but this is not the case here. I want each user to be able to fully control their laptop/desktop but not control the network settings (I don't want a member to look into another's member private folders)
What makes me think a lot about this is the Laptops, I wouldn't worry about desktops since they are connected to the network all the time, but when a laptop leaves the domain (leaves the house network), what happens? can they still log on to their domain?
How is windows server going to benefit me in this situation (home network) and is it the best option for doing an organized home network? and how to handle laptops that leave the domain?
Any suggestions or ideas will be appreciated a lot
I didn't know where exactly to put my thread but this might be the most appropriate place.
Me and my family are moving to a new house and I'm planning to do a proper home network this time around. I'm not sure whats the best method to do it so this is where I need help.
What I had in mind is that I will install a server with windows server 2012 and create a domain to connect all computers to, create users for my family members (8 members) and add clients (10+ Desktops and Laptops)
The reason for this is to organize the network and monitor problems, easier remote access, easier installing of programs to all clients at once, Network shares, printers, etc...
Usually in a domain, a user don't have privileges to install software, change settings, etc... but this is not the case here. I want each user to be able to fully control their laptop/desktop but not control the network settings (I don't want a member to look into another's member private folders)
What makes me think a lot about this is the Laptops, I wouldn't worry about desktops since they are connected to the network all the time, but when a laptop leaves the domain (leaves the house network), what happens? can they still log on to their domain?
How is windows server going to benefit me in this situation (home network) and is it the best option for doing an organized home network? and how to handle laptops that leave the domain?
Any suggestions or ideas will be appreciated a lot