Group Policy: Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop

by Jeremy Moskowitz

Get up to speed on the latest Group Policy tools, features, and best practices "Group Policy," "Fundamentals, Security, and the Managed Desktop, 3rd Edition" help"s" 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.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Technology

1056 pages, Paperback

First published April 27, 2010

Reviews

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Group Policy is one of the most interesting area when it comes to managing a network. Surely, there are tons of other areas that are "interesting" as well and it really depends on who you ask. However, what other server technology allows you to configure users computers whether they are located right next to you, a floor above you, the next building, different states, or even in another country right from your workstation? What other technology allows you to easily manage the hundreds, if not thousands of computers and users in an organization and be able to dictate what settings apply to them, what they can and can't do on their computers, easily deploy software across your enterprise, etc?

This is one of the best Group Policy books I have read in a while. Group Policy is relatively easy to understand but hard to master. While reading this book won't make you a group policy expert, it certainly helps you better understand the fundamentals of Group Policy as a whole and make you have a better respect for it. Yes, that's right, respect. Group Policy is to be respected by all who touches it. One wrong move and you could end up causing your users with a ton of headaches that they didn't ask for. Reading this book will hopefully help you avoid those issues.

If you are thinking about managing group policy in your organization, this book is a must read. If you think you already know about group policy, this book is still for you because I promise you'll learn a lot of stuff you never thought you knew about group policy before!