Windows Group Policy Resource Kit
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Published on 5. March 2008
Book
Mixed media product
544 pages
978-0-7356-2514-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Redmond
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 188 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1090 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7356-2514-3 (9780735625143)
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Derek Melber, MCSE, CISM, is a leading expert and trainer on Windows Server Active Directory, Security, and Group Policy. Derek is a contributing editor to Redmond Magazine, RIAG Journal, and IT Audit newsletter. He is a frequent speaker at TechMentor, MISTI, and other conferences, and has conducted training and development events for numerous Fortune 500 clients.
Content
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Introducing Group Policy
Chapter 1: Why Group Policy?
Chapter 2: What's New in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
Chapter 3: Group Policy Basics
Group Policy Structure
Chapter 4: Architecture of Group Policy
Chapter 5: Group Policy Processing
Administering Group Policy
Chapter 6: Using the GPMC
Chapter 7: Advanced GPMC Management
Chapter 8: Controlling GPOs with Scripts and Automation
Implementing Security
Chapter 9: Security Delegation for Administration of GPOs
Using Registry-Based Policy Settings
Chapter 10: ADM Templates, ADMX Files, and the ADMX Central Store
Chapter 11: Customizing ADM Templates and ADMX Files
Group Policy Settings
Chapter 12: Group Policy Preferences
Chapter 13: Settings Breakdown for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Advanced Topics
Chapter 14: Advanced Group Policy Management
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting GPOs
Appendices
Third-Party Group Policy Tools
Additional Resources
About the Author
System Requirements
Windows Server 2008-Resources for Administrators
Windows Server 2008 Resource Kit-Your Definitive Resource!
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Introducing Group Policy
Chapter 1: Why Group Policy?
Chapter 2: What's New in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
Chapter 3: Group Policy Basics
Group Policy Structure
Chapter 4: Architecture of Group Policy
Chapter 5: Group Policy Processing
Administering Group Policy
Chapter 6: Using the GPMC
Chapter 7: Advanced GPMC Management
Chapter 8: Controlling GPOs with Scripts and Automation
Implementing Security
Chapter 9: Security Delegation for Administration of GPOs
Using Registry-Based Policy Settings
Chapter 10: ADM Templates, ADMX Files, and the ADMX Central Store
Chapter 11: Customizing ADM Templates and ADMX Files
Group Policy Settings
Chapter 12: Group Policy Preferences
Chapter 13: Settings Breakdown for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Advanced Topics
Chapter 14: Advanced Group Policy Management
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting GPOs
Appendices
Third-Party Group Policy Tools
Additional Resources
About the Author
System Requirements
Windows Server 2008-Resources for Administrators
Windows Server 2008 Resource Kit-Your Definitive Resource!