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Explain the role of a Domain Controller?

• A Domain Controller manages user accounts and passwords, and controls settings for all computers joined to the domain.

What is the benefit of being able to login with the same username and password on any computer joined to the domain? What are the security risks?

• Benefit: Convenience of a single login across computers. Risk: If credentials are compromised, access across the domain.

Describe how group policies are used in domains?

• Group policies allow centralized control of settings on domain-joined computers from the domain controller.

In what other ways can you think of that domains could be used beyond what was presented in the reading?

• Domains could be used to centrally manage software installations, backups, security policies, remote access, and more across an organization's computers.