I've been able to get most of the functions that I need to work. I can print. I can get on the internet. I've got an anti virus program working. But I can't connect to other computers in the building. Server automatically configures itself as a domaine. I can't join a Homegroup (which is how I have the building setup (7 workstations). I did join the Workgroup. But that is not letting me connect to other computers. Any suggestions?
This doesn't make sense. A machine is either joined to a domain, or a workgroup. Also, I hope you're not using the built-in administrator account, but a separately created user account.
I've Tried It Both Ways I can see the shares but when I try to open any of them I get asked for a user name and password. I am dual booting with Windows 7 and when in Windows 7 I don't have that problem. But in Windows 7, both computers are part of a Homegroup as well as a Workgroup.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is normal behavior without Homegroup turned on, or in this case, without Homegroup capability. You have to enter a username and password for a Windows user account that is local to the target PC. You can check the box to remember the credentials the first time you access each target PC.
Hello , No homegroup and no "workgroup" by using a Domain with Active Directory. You need to create the users and computers accounts on the AD, all the computers must be also configured as members of a domain in their network properties Thus Homegroup is disabled and a simple workgroup is now part of a domain... For a simple home utilisation, i suggest you to install the Small business Essentials version of server 2012. This is more simple to configure with the built-in connector for the computers , Dashboard , remote web access , media streaming etc ... With Dashboard you can easy configure all the shares for all the users accounts . Then you can always upgrade later to standart version without losing certain "unique" features of SBE 2012 Using now SBE 2012 and win 7/ 8 and mac computers at home without any problems.