(1) In a LAN, a subnetwork made up of a group of clients and servers under the control of one security database. Dividing LANs into domains improves performance and security.
(2) In a communications network, all resources under the control of a single computer system.
(2) In a communications network, all resources under the control of a single computer system.
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