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Preparing for CIFS Configuration C-1
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This appendix contains information to help you understand the following CIFS config-
uration issues:
Deciding on a domain or workgroup configuration
Choosing between PC-style or UNIX-style permissions
Adding the filer to a Windows NT domain
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You can install the filer into a Windows NT domain or Windows workgroup. Use the
information in this section to help you decide which to choose.
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A domain:
Is a collection of Windows NT computers that share a common directory data-
base defined by a Windows NT server administrator
Has a unique domain name
Provides access to centralized user and group accounts
Enables centralized administration of user and group accounts