1

I've only used Windows Server Web edition in the context of a domain, but now I have a situation where a computer needs to run Windows Web Server, but that server is not part of a domain. I'm just curious and I can't find anything with a quick googling that confirms or denies for me whether Windows Server Web edition will work outside of a domain (in a workgroup), and I need to know for sure before placing the order. Can anyone speak from experience here?

2
  • 1
    Please be more specific with your question. What exactly are worried about not functioning in a workgroup? Dec 8, 2011 at 15:23
  • Well, I just meant the server in general. In other words, does a windows web server 2008 machine have to be part of a domain? I'm assuming from your comment that it probably doesn't but want to be sure.
    – Jorin
    Dec 9, 2011 at 15:55

1 Answer 1

1

There is no reason that Windows Server Web edition should need a domain to work. The web edition is just a version of Windows Server that has been stripped down to just what you need to run a web server (IIS, ASP.NET, etc.). Setting up a web server on the Web edition should be identical to installing IIS on any other edition of Windows Server. I can say from experience that you do not need a domain to install IIS and nothing else.

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .