Managing systems from a common system

Managing systems from a common system

• rhansen

  You can only set up a work group with windows xp. I am not aware of any way to create an active directory with windows xp. You can order a 180 day trial from here.
  
  

• J-Pixel

  Is this something you're wanting to do from code If you're not even sure what an Active Directory is or does, then you might want to do a bit more research.

  If you can, try and have a look at a program called Altiris Deployment Console. It does everything and a lot more than what you want, and will give you an excellent idea of the types of thing that is possible.

  
  
  

• XhmikosR

  Hi Ken,

  Isnt it possible to setup the Active directory service on a PC running Windows XP Home / Professional Are there no software either from Microsoft or a third-party that can enable a PC running Win XP to setup an Active directory

  Thanks

  
  

• Rick Strahl

  Windows XP can act as an Active Directory client but not as a server. A workgroup just lets you share printers and files.
  
  
  
  

• dagfari

  Hi again Ken,

  If there is no way to create an Active directory in Win XP, then why do they have it as an option in the shutdown GUI Anyways, I dont think it is possible to control computers on LAN using workgroups, is it Thanks anyway for your help Ken. Really appreciate the gesture :)

  Regards.

  
  

• Leon94

  To set up an active directory you need a computer running windows 2000 server, 2003 server, or small business server.
  
  

• Mr_White

  Hi Ken,

  I know this is not really related to VB. But the question I had was not about directory service classes. I want to know what this Active directory service is and how can I start one within my network, given I am the admin. How do I set permissions, add computers in my LAN to the directory service and manage those systems from one main system By manage, I dont mean much. Just shutdown, restart or something like that. I would be glad to know even if I can start up a system by LAN. So if you can point me in that direction, I would be grateful.

  Thanks.

  
  

• BlackPepper

  Arun Narayan wrote:

  If I want to shutdown a particular system on my network from my computer, is it possible

  If you/ your application has the correct security privledges then yes it is possible

  Arun Narayan wrote:

  Can anyone tell me how to go about adding network computers into this Active Directory service from my LAN

  You will need a thourough understanding of Active Direcotry, Security Permissions and the System.DirectoryServices Namespace

  Arun Narayan wrote:

  How do I do this How can I make other systems on my LAN to give access to me from my server Please let me know

  Look into using the System.DirectoryServices Namespace.

  You will recieve alot better help with specific questions regarding a particular problem you are having with specific code. Give it a try and when you get stuck..post the code and the problem you are having...Good Luck and Happy Coding

  
  
  

• baswegan

  It is possible to add computers or users to an active directory with the directory services classes. You will need to connect to the active directory as someone who has permission to do so. Talk to your network admin about getting the right permissions.
  
  
  
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