ottomh: [1]client side group policy processing...default refresh interval is every 15 minutes (i think) [2]do you use SMS in your domain? depending on update frequency, inventory tool scheduling, package sizes, you may have performancde problems. [3]domain wide anti-virus with updates pushed froma a domain server. i "think "symantec corporate client checks for new virus definitions at the corporate server every hour by default [4]you may end up being part of a network election to figure out whcih computer is the master browser for the domain. there is a registry key to disable this (in the netbiod over tcp/ip helper i think)
i'm sure there are more, but it alldepends on how your domain is setup and how much control the Admins feel they need to have. However most of the above can be reduced to aminimum with careful configuration of the server side components of the applications mentioned. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Andy Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi - > I'm wondering what the performance hit is to an XP workstation that's > running on a domain vs. peer to peer. I've got a couple of audio > workstations that are very performace-sensitive, and I've kept them off > the domain for that reason. I'm now considering putting them on a domain, > but I'm wondering what exactly is the performace penalty - if any - of > putting a machine on a domain? They are XP Pro workstations. Is there > anything going on in the background during normal operation when on a > domain, any extra services or background processing that would have any > material effect on performance? These machines are doing some pretty > demanding multitrack studio recording, so I'm very anal about keeping all > unnecessary processes off them. > > Thanks for any suggestions you may have. > > Andy > > =================================== > This list is hosted by DevelopMentor® http://www.develop.com > > View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentor® http://www.develop.com View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com
