| Workgroup | Domain |
| All computer systems are visible and no computer can control another computer | Here computers are the servers.The security and permissions are controlled by network administrators. |
| Every computer sets user accounts. To make use of any system, one must have an account on that computer. | A user with an account on the domain can log onto any computer system, without having the account on that computer. |
| The number of computer systems are limited to ten or twenty. | The number of computer systems can be hundreds or thousands of computers. |
| Every computer must be part of the same LAN or subnet. | The computers can be connected to different local networks. |
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