1. Can IDEAL ADMINISTRATION be used without an Active Directory domain?

Yes
IDEAL ADMINISTRATION works perfectly in a Workgroup environment, without a domain controller or Active Directory.

However, unlike a domain environment:

• There is no centralized authentication
• Administrator accounts must exist locally on each machine
• Permissions must be consistent across all computers

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2. Does RustDesk work in a Workgroup?

Yes. RustDesk does not require any Active Directory domain.

RustDesk can operate:

• Using public servers (e.g.: rs-ny.rustdesk.com)
• With a private RustDesk server
• On a local network (LAN)

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3. What are the prerequisites for using IDEAL ADMINISTRATION in a Workgroup?

IDEAL ADMINISTRATION operates agentless and relies on:

• WMI
• RPC
• Administrative shares (ADMIN$, C$)

Required conditions:

• An identical local administrator account on each computer
• The same password on all computers (strongly recommended)
• Firewall allowing:
  • WMI
  • RPC
  • SMB (port 445)
• WMI service started
• Proper UAC configuration (disable remote UAC filtering if necessary)

Tip: In a Workgroup environment, account consistency is essential.

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4. How to deploy RustDesk via IDEAL ADMINISTRATION in a Workgroup?

The process is identical to a domain environment:

1. Detect machines by IP address
2. Remote deployment of RustDesk
3. Start the RustDesk service
4. Automatic ID retrieval
5. Launch remote control session

No additional agent is required.

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5. How to prevent the remote user from having to approve the connection?

You must configure a RustDesk permanent password.

This can be done:

• Manually on each computer
• Automatically via IDEAL ADMINISTRATION (if automatic configuration has been integrated)

The permanent password allows:

• Unattended remote access
• Automated connections
• Simplified technical support

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6. Can RustDesk be used only in LAN mode in a Workgroup?

Yes.

RustDesk automatically detects machines on the same local network.

In this case:

• No Internet access required
• Direct peer-to-peer connection
• Optimal performance

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7. Common issues in Workgroup

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8. Is it suitable for a small business?

Yes

The combination of:

• IDEAL ADMINISTRATION
• RustDesk

is particularly suitable for:

• Small businesses (SMBs)
• Offices
• Workshops
• Networks with fewer than 50 computers
• Serverless environments

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9. Advantages in Workgroup

• No server costs
• Simple installation
• No heavy infrastructure
• Centralized administration despite no domain
• Integrated remote control

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10. Recommended best practices

1. Create a dedicated local administrator account (e.g., AdminTech)
2. Use a strong and identical password on all computers
3. Enable automatic startup of the RustDesk service
4. Configure a permanent password
5. Test WMI before large-scale deployment