network configuration between 2 PC

akaki · 07-09-2008, 03:45 AM

Hello friends,
I've 1 desktop (win XP) & a laptop (win XP). I want to make the laptop a domain (installing 2003 server) & the desktop will be the member of that domain. So, what bout the network card & cable?

*) Is it possible just using a cross over cable & without hub/switch?
*) If not, then what's are the requirements & how can I configure?

tannerjohn · 07-12-2008, 07:17 AM

Yes, crossover cable will work. Set both machines on oppossing IP's of same network subnet, like 172.16.1.1 adn 172.16.1.2 and connect with crossover. Done.

akaki · 07-14-2008, 11:42 PM

Hello John,
Thanks for ur reply. I m describing here what I want.

In office, we've active directory based domain server configured with win 2003 professional. all pc (including laptop) are member of the domain. We are connected with LAN using a switch (of course straight through cable) & also connected with internet.

Now, I want to set up the same system using 2 PC in my home(I don't have internet in home). So, my questions:
1) Is it possible to set up this system?
2) I dont have switch/hub & also need to know what kind of cable I need (with cross over cable/staright through cable)? coz crooss over need peer to peer LAN connection.

I just want to know the total requirements. If u need more Q to ask me, then plz ask...
Thanks in advance.

tannerjohn · 07-16-2008, 03:28 AM

That is all you need, is a crossover cable. As long as both machines are setup on same network IP/subnet then no swtich/hub is needed. Just hook one machine right into the other using the crossover cable.

If you are wanting a detailed explination of setting up a Windows 2003 AD domain, and the like, that is probably a bit involved for answering here.

LostEngineer · 07-17-2008, 08:37 AM

just curious,

why would you want that setup at home with only 2 pc's??

akaki · 07-17-2008, 10:26 PM

Hi,
Yes, I want to set up Ad domain in home. So, suggest me...
but is it starnge idea to u!!!

I want to practice in home, increase my knowledge & implement in ofiice. Coz, direct implementation may be harm ful for office users. I dont want that any one stuck to use any office PC.
So, if any problem arise in office, then I will see in home network first then I'll implement in office...hope u will understand, but why it's so curious to u - lost!!! And I've only 2 PC at home (1 desktop & 1 laptop).
If any suggestion, please tell...

LostEngineer · 07-18-2008, 02:28 AM

It just is a little strange,

All the things i deploy at my work i fully test out on VMware first.

I was curious as to why you wanted to have it for home use, but as its for testing reasons it makes sense now.

What is it are you test-implementing? a new AD structure + Domain?

akaki · 07-21-2008, 06:17 AM

wht's VMware ?

Yes, AD structure + Domain.
Thanks for understaing at last...

LostEngineer · 07-22-2008, 02:42 AM

VMWare is basically Virtual Machine.

I have a high spec Developer PC with a Virtual Windows 2003 Server running on it.. so i can test deploy things over the network like, Sharepoints etc etc.

And when it works, i then install it on the main Server...

Although imho, i would prefer a Blade Server and have everything Virtualized!

akaki · 07-22-2008, 04:20 AM

Hi Lost...
It's quite interesting...Can u please explain me how can I made this in my home step by step with requirements pleaes...

07-09-2008, 03:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
akaki Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 141 OS: win 2003 server	network configuration between 2 PC Hello friends, I've 1 desktop (win XP) & a laptop (win XP). I want to make the laptop a domain (installing 2003 server) & the desktop will be the member of that domain. So, what bout the network card & cable? ) Is it possible just using a cross over cable & without hub/switch? ) If not, then what's are the requirements & how can I configure?

07-12-2008, 07:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
tannerjohn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 43 OS: vista 64bit	Re: network configuration between 2 PC Yes, crossover cable will work. Set both machines on oppossing IP's of same network subnet, like 172.16.1.1 adn 172.16.1.2 and connect with crossover. Done. __________________ Hope it helps. My notes: headtreez.com/site/JohnsHeadTree

07-14-2008, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
akaki Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 141 OS: win 2003 server	Re: network configuration between 2 PC Hello John, Thanks for ur reply. I m describing here what I want. In office, we've active directory based domain server configured with win 2003 professional. all pc (including laptop) are member of the domain. We are connected with LAN using a switch (of course straight through cable) & also connected with internet. Now, I want to set up the same system using 2 PC in my home(I don't have internet in home). So, my questions: 1) Is it possible to set up this system? 2) I dont have switch/hub & also need to know what kind of cable I need (with cross over cable/staright through cable)? coz crooss over need peer to peer LAN connection. I just want to know the total requirements. If u need more Q to ask me, then plz ask... Thanks in advance.

07-16-2008, 03:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
tannerjohn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 43 OS: vista 64bit	Re: network configuration between 2 PC That is all you need, is a crossover cable. As long as both machines are setup on same network IP/subnet then no swtich/hub is needed. Just hook one machine right into the other using the crossover cable. If you are wanting a detailed explination of setting up a Windows 2003 AD domain, and the like, that is probably a bit involved for answering here. __________________ Hope it helps. My notes: headtreez.com/site/JohnsHeadTree

07-17-2008, 08:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
LostEngineer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Vista Ultimate 64Bit	Re: network configuration between 2 PC just curious, why would you want that setup at home with only 2 pc's??

07-17-2008, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
akaki Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 141 OS: win 2003 server	Re: network configuration between 2 PC Hi, Yes, I want to set up Ad domain in home. So, suggest me... but is it starnge idea to u!!! I want to practice in home, increase my knowledge & implement in ofiice. Coz, direct implementation may be harm ful for office users. I dont want that any one stuck to use any office PC. So, if any problem arise in office, then I will see in home network first then I'll implement in office...hope u will understand, but why it's so curious to u - lost!!! And I've only 2 PC at home (1 desktop & 1 laptop). If any suggestion, please tell...

07-18-2008, 02:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
LostEngineer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Vista Ultimate 64Bit	Re: network configuration between 2 PC It just is a little strange, All the things i deploy at my work i fully test out on VMware first. I was curious as to why you wanted to have it for home use, but as its for testing reasons it makes sense now. What is it are you test-implementing? a new AD structure + Domain?

07-21-2008, 06:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
akaki Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 141 OS: win 2003 server	Re: network configuration between 2 PC wht's VMware ? Yes, AD structure + Domain. Thanks for understaing at last...

07-22-2008, 02:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
LostEngineer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Vista Ultimate 64Bit	Re: network configuration between 2 PC VMWare is basically Virtual Machine. I have a high spec Developer PC with a Virtual Windows 2003 Server running on it.. so i can test deploy things over the network like, Sharepoints etc etc. And when it works, i then install it on the main Server... Although imho, i would prefer a Blade Server and have everything Virtualized!

07-22-2008, 04:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
akaki Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 141 OS: win 2003 server	Re: network configuration between 2 PC Hi Lost... It's quite interesting...Can u please explain me how can I made this in my home step by step with requirements pleaes...