Administering Windows Server Group Policy

Take full control of Windows configuration through Group Policy.

5 daysIntermediate13 modules

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Overview

About this course

Take full control of Windows configuration through Group Policy. In five days you will design a GPO infrastructure, understand processing order, troubleshoot with RSoP, back up and migrate GPOs, harden security with AppLocker and firewall settings, configure desktops, folder redirection and User Experience Virtualization, deploy MSI packages, and automate policy work with PowerShell and Group Policy Preferences.

What you'll learn

Design and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Secure Windows environments using GPOs
Configure desktop environments and folder redirection
Deploy software using MSI and Group Policy
Manage Group Policy with Windows PowerShell
Troubleshoot Group Policy issues

Curriculum

13 modules

Overview of configuration management via Group Policy
Newer features in modern Windows versions
Using PowerShell for policy management

Local and domain policies
GPMC walkthrough
Group Policy refresh cycles

Planning and deploying GPOs
Managing and securing Group Policy design

GPO components in AD DS
Deployment order and processing
Customizing processing behavior

Using RSOP and logging tools
Backups, imports, and migration tables

Account security and firewall settings
Domain security implementation
Exploring Windows security policies

UAC and malware protection
AppLocker configuration
App security best practices

Start menu, taskbar, and network settings
Control Panel and Windows component configurations
Printer and pruning management

Folder redirection and offline files
User Experience Virtualization
OneDrive for Business integration

Using MSI and distribution points
Deploying with Group Policy and System Center

PowerShell scripting for Group Policy
PowerShell-based logon scripts

Comparing policy settings and preferences
Applying preference settings

Introduction to preferences
Real-world preference configuration

Who it's for

Windows Server and desktop administrators managing Active Directory environments, ideally after completing 55344.

Before you start

55344 Identity with Windows Server

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