Group Policy
Group Policy

Author: Jeremy Moskowitz

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-05-13

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0470769807

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The Definitive Book on Group Policy – Updated for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2 The ultimate Group Policy guide-now updated for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2! IT and network administrators can streamline their Windows Server management tasks by using Group Policy tools to automate or implement rules, processes, or new security across the enterprise. In this comprehensive guide, Microsoft Group Policy MVP Jeremy Moskowitz thoroughly explores Group Policy across all Windows platforms, including the latest on Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. If you're a Windows network administrator managing scores of users and computers, you need this essential reference on your desk. Covers the fundamentals and beyond of Group Policy, a collection of tools and settings that allow administrators to manage users and computers across a Windows Server enterprise Reflects the very latest Windows Server technologies: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Includes essential topics such as Group Policy settings, using the management console, implementing security, maintaining settings as users move from one computer to another, using Windows Steady State, and more Offers expert guidance and advice from renowned Group Policy expert and Microsoft Group Policy MVP Jeremy Moskowitz, If you're a Windows Server network or IT administrator, make your life easier with Group Policy and this must-have guide.

Group Policy
Group Policy

Author: Jeremy Moskowitz

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-08-11

Total Pages: 1059

ISBN-13: 1119035678

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Get up to speed on the latest Group Policy tools, features, and best practices Group Policy, Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop, 3rd Edition helps you streamline Windows and Windows Server management using the latest Group Policy tools and techniques. This updated edition covers Windows 10 and Windows Server vNext, bringing you up to speed on all the newest settings, features, and best practices. Microsoft Group Policy MVP Jeremy Moskowitz teaches you the major categories of Group Policy, essential troubleshooting techniques, and how to manage your Windows desktops. This is your complete guide to the latest Group Policy features and functions for all modern Windows clients and servers, helping you manage more efficiently and effectively. Perform true desktop and server management with the Group Policy Preferences, ADMX files, and additional add-ons Use every feature of the GPMC and become a top-notch administrator Troubleshoot Group Policy using tools, enhanced logs, Resource Kit utilities, and third-party tools Manage printers, drive maps, restrict hardware, and configure Internet Explorer Deploy software to your desktops, set up roaming profiles, and configure Offline Files for all your Windows clients—and manage it all with Group Policy settings Secure your desktops and servers with AppLocker, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, and the Security Configuration Manager This is your comprehensive resource to staying current, with expert tips, techniques, and insight.

Group Policy: Management, Troubleshooting, and Security
Group Policy: Management, Troubleshooting, and Security

Author: Jeremy Moskowitz

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-04-09

Total Pages: 818

ISBN-13: 0470106425

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Presenting a fully updated resource for Windows Vista that shows you how best to use Group Policy in order to take full advantage of Active Directory and create a managed desktop environment. You’ll learn details about the GPMC, Group Policy troubleshooting techniques, and configuring Group Policy to create a resilient desktop environment. You’ll also discover how to create and manage ADMX files and leverage the Group Policy Central Store as well as deploy Office 2007, Office 2003, and more using Group Policy Software Installation.

Mastering Windows Group Policy
Mastering Windows Group Policy

Author: Jordan Krause

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2018-11-30

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 178934543X

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Improve and reimagine your organization's security stance, desktop standards, and server administration with centralized management via Group Policy. Key FeaturesExplore advanced filtering techniques for Group Policy ObjectsInteract with Group Policy through GPMC and PowerShellPractical guide covering the daily and advanced administration of group policyBook Description This book begins with a discussion of the core material any administrator needs to know in order to start working with Group Policy. Moving on, we will also walk through the process of building a lab environment to start testing Group Policy today. Next we will explore the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) and start using the powerful features available for us within that interface. Once you are well versed with using GPMC, you will learn to perform and manage the traditional core tasks inside Group Policy. Included in the book are many examples and walk-throughs of the different filtering options available for the application of Group Policy settings, as this is the real power that Group Policy holds within your network. You will also learn how you can use Group Policy to secure your Active Directory environment, and also understand how Group Policy preferences are different than policies, with the help of real-world examples. Finally we will spend some time on maintenance and troubleshooting common Group Policy-related issues so that you, as a directory administrator, will understand the diagnosing process for policy settings. By the end of the book, you will be able to jump right in and use Group Policy to its full potential. What you will learnBecome familiar with the Group Policy Management ConsoleCreate, link, and filter new policiesSecure your users and devices using Group PolicyMaintain and troubleshoot Group PolicyAdminister Group Policy via PowerShellControl your Active Directory environment efficiently with Group Policy settings Who this book is for If you are an IT professional who works with Windows Servers or are interested in an Active Directory environment then this book is for you. General knowledge of Microsoft Windows, how Windows Server fits into an enterprise’s infrastructure and also some existing knowledge of an Active Directory domain environment is expected.

Group Policy
Group Policy

Author: Jeremy Moskowitz

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-12-21

Total Pages: 1032

ISBN-13: 1118331745

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The Ultimate Book on Group Policy Freshly updated to include Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, Group Policy: Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop, Second Edition is the book for learning everything you need to know about Group Policy, no matter which version of Windows you use. Microsoft Group Policy MVP Jeremy Moskowitz covers it all—major Group Policy categories, what Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 bring to the table, and smart ways to tackle tough desktop management problems. Topics include troubleshooting, security, scripting, using Windows PowerShell when necessary, and much more. Inside this book, you'll learn to: Master all Group Policy functions of Windows, including Windows XP through Windows 8 and Windows Server 2003 through Windows Server 2012 Enhance your Group Policy reach with the Group Policy Preferences, ADMX files, and additional add-ons Use every feature of the GPMC and become a top-notch administrator Troubleshoot Group Policy using tools, logs, Resource Kit utilities, Registry hacks, and third-party tools Manage printers, restrict hardware, and configure Internet Explorer Deploy software to your desktops, set up roaming profiles, and configure Offline Files for all your Windows clients—and manage it all with Group Policy settings Secure your desktops and servers with AppLocker, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, and the Security Configuration Manager Download bonus chapters and: Script complex GPMC operations with PowerShell, including linking, backup, restore, permissions changes, and more Create a "change management" system with Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM v4) Understand Windows Intune service and its relationship to Group Policy Coverage Includes: Updated GPMC New Windows 8 GPMC Features ADMX/ADML Files Group Policy Preferences Item-Level Targeting The Central Store AppLocker Fine-Grained Password Policy Offline Files Updates Inheritance Blocking Prioritization Linking Loopback Policy Processing Security Policy Processing Enforcing WMI Filters Third-Party Tools Cross-Forest Trusts Filters Commenting Searching Advanced Logging and Troubleshooting Advanced Auditing Controls Group Policy and VDI Security Configuration Manager Windows Intune

Windows Group Policy Resource Kit
Windows Group Policy Resource Kit

Author: Derek Melber

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2008-03-05

Total Pages: 883

ISBN-13: 0735646414

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Get the in-depth information you need to use Group Policy to administer Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista—direct from a leading Group Policy MVP and the Microsoft Group Policy team. With Group Policy and Active Directory directory service, administrators can take advantage of policy-based management to streamline the administration of users and computers throughout the enterprise—from servers running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, to workstations running Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 Professional. This essential resource provides in-depth technical information and expert insights for simplifying and automating administrative tasks, including policy enforcement, system updates, and software installations, as well as how to centralize the management of network resources. The CD provides essential utilities, job aids, and more. It’s everything you need to help increase your efficiency while bolstering user productivity, security services, and system reliability. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting
Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting

Author: Kapil Arya

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2016-11-02

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1484218868

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Find out how to isolate, understand, and solve problems encountered when managing users and PCs on Windows. Learn from a Microsoft MVP with many years' experience supporting Windows users with their Group Policy issues. This book will help you face the complexity of real world hardware and software systems and the unpredictability of user behavior, so you can get to the heart of the problem and set it right. Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting is your best-practice guide to Group Policy, showing you all that it can achieve, and how to repair problems when they occur. What You'll Learn Understand how Group Policy works Take a simple step-by-step approach to troubleshooting problems Apply Group Policy in Office applications Absorb advanced Group Policy advice See expert tips and tricks related to Group Policy Who This Book Is For IT pros and system administrators are the audience for this book.

Windows Group Policy Administrator's Pocket Consultant
Windows Group Policy Administrator's Pocket Consultant

Author: William Stanek

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Published: 2009-02-11

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 0735638438

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Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of Group Policy. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Configure Local GPOs and Active Directory-based GPOs Manage policy preferences and settings Model policy changes through the console Migrate and maintain the SYSVOL Diagnose and troubleshoot replication issues Know when to enforce, block, or override inheritance Filter policy settings, search GPOs, and manage permissions Use Advanced Group Policy Management, including change control Manage operating system-specific deployment issues

Windows Group Policy: The Personal Trainer for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Group Policy: The Personal Trainer for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2

Author: William Stanek

Publisher: Stanek & Associates

Published: 2015-07-05

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1627164456

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Your Personal Trainer for Group Policy! Learning Group Policy doesn't have to be a frustrating experience, you can learn everything you need to manage Group Policy effectively by reading this book. To learn how to manage Group Policy, you need practical hands-on advice from an expert who understands what it is like to just start out. By working step by step through essential tasks, you can learn to: Configure Local GPOs and Active Directory-based GPOs Manage policy preferences and settings Model policy changes through the console Maintain the SYSVOL Diagnose and troubleshoot replication issues Know when to enforce, block, or override inheritance Filter policy settings, search GPOs, and manage permissions Implement change control and advanced management Manage operating system-specific deployment issues This book is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to manage Group Policy, including those who manage or support computers running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Inside, you'll find comprehensive overviews, step-by-step procedures, frequently used tasks, documented examples, and much more. One of the goals is to keep the content so concise that the book remains compact and easy to navigate while at the same time ensuring that the book is packed with as much information as possible--making it a valuable resource. Also includes the full text of William Stanek's Smart Brain quick start guide to Group Policy: Group Policy Fast Start.

Group Policy Administration: The Personal Trainer for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Group Policy Administration: The Personal Trainer for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Author: William Stanek

Publisher: RP Books & Audio

Published: 2014-07-25

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1627161627

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Learning Group Policy administration doesn't have to be a frustrating experience, you can learn everything you need to manage Group Policy effectively by reading this book. To learn how to manage Group Policy, you need practical hands-on advice from an expert who understands what it is like to just start out. By working step by step through essential tasks, you can learn to: Configure Local GPOs and Active Directory-based GPOs, Manage policy preferences and settings, Model policy changes through the console, Migrate and maintain the SYSVOL, Diagnose and troubleshoot replication issues, Know when to enforce, block, or override inheritance, Filter policy settings, search GPOs, and manage permissions, Implement change control and advanced management, Manage operating system-specific deployment issues. This book is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to manage Group Policy, including those who manage or support computers running Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Inside, you'll find comprehensive overviews, step-by-step procedures, frequently used tasks, documented examples, and much more. One of the goals is to keep the content so concise that the book remains compact and easy to navigate while at the same time ensuring that the book is packed with as much information as possible--making it a valuable resource.