Group Policy Information
March 7, 2010 Leave a comment
Group Policy is greatly enhanced starting in Windows Server 2008. There are:
- Group Policy enhancements (like ADMX files, replication enhancements, service enhancements, etc.)
- GPO Starters – saves hours of work by a simple tool to create the Group Policy Objects that you need to secure your environment
- Group Policy Preferences – these are default suggested settings customized by IT, but unlike regular Group Policy, these can be changed by the user
- Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) makes it easier for IT organizations to keep enterprise-wide desktop configurations up to date, enabling greater control, less downtime, and reduced end-user impact
Here are some great links for Group Policy Info:
| Group Policy Spreadsheet | |
| Group Policy Team Blog | |
| Group Policy PowerPoint Presentations | |
| Group Policy Portal Page | |
| Top Group Policy Downloads | |
| A Spreadsheet of all Group Policies | |
| Group Policy Documentation Survival Guide |
Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows and Windows Server
These spreadsheets list the policy settings for computer and user configurations included in the Administrative template files delivered with the Windows operating systems specified. You can configure these policy settings when you edit Group Policy objects (GPOs).
The GPOAccelerator creates all the Group Policy objects (GPOs) that you need to deploy recommended security settings for your environment to save you hours of work that you would otherwise need to configure these settings. This Solution Accelerator includes guidance to assist you with this tool.
Windows Server 2003/2008 Group Policy MP for OpsMgr 2007
Windows Server 2003/2008 Group Policy Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 monitors the health, availability, and performance of the Microsoft group policy client component of Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
Office Communicator 2007 R2 Group Policy Field Guide
The Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 Group Policy Field Guide uses clear explanations and practical examples to illustrate how and why you would use a policy in your organization.
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Client Group Policy Documentation
This download package contains the Communicator.adm file and a Group Policies Spreadsheet that lists the Group Policy settings for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 clients.
Introduction to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Learn how to manage Windows Firewall in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 by using the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Microsoft Management Control (MMC) snap-in, with Netsh commands, and with Group Policy.
Advanced Group Policy Management 4.0 Documents
These guides provide an overview of Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) 4.0 and step-by-step guidance for installing AGPM 4.0, managing Group Policy objects (GPOs) by using AGPM 4.0, and planning and deploying AGPM 4.0.
Office 2010 (Beta) Administrative Templates and OCT
This download includes updated Group Policy Administrative Template and Office Customization Tool OPA files; an updated Office Customization Tool; and ADMX and ADML versions of the Administrative Template files.
This step-by-step guide illustrates how to deploy Active Directory® Group Policy objects (GPOs) to configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
Group Policy Preference Client Side Extensions for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB943729)
Multiple Group Policy Preferences have been added to the Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Management Console (which are also available through the Remote Server Administration Toolset (RSAT) for Windows Vista SP1).
Group Policy Preference Client Side Extensions for Windows Server 2003 (KB943729)
Multiple Group Policy Preferences have been added to the Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Management Console (which are also available through the Remote Server Administration Toolset (RSAT) for Windows Vista SP1).
Group Policy Preference Client Side Extensions for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB943729)
Multiple Group Policy Preferences have been added to the Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Management Console (which are also available through the Remote Server Administration Toolset (RSAT) for Windows Vista SP1).
Group Policy Preference Client Side Extensions for Windows XP (KB943729)
Multiple Group Policy Preferences have been added to the Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Management Console (which are also available through the Remote Server Administration Toolset (RSAT) for Windows Vista SP1).
Windows 7 Walkthrough: AppLocker
Learn how you can realize the security, operational, and compliance benefits of application standardization by using AppLocker.
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