Microsoft Group Policy Management
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Quiz
17 Oct 2018
Can this Active Directory quiz stump you?
How much do you know about Active Directory? Find out with this Active Directory quiz on the service's basics, structure and capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jul 2017
12 Windows 10 GPO settings IT must know
Group Policy Objects in Windows 10 are powerful. IT can use them to turn off the Windows Store app, reshape the Start menu, change how users log in and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Oct 2015
Learn Group Policy basics for Windows administrators
Group Policy hasn't changed much since its introduction, but it can be overwhelming to beginners. Learn how to use Group Policy to manage users and computers. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jun 2015
A Windows Server 2016 Group Policy walkthrough
Administrators who work with Group Policy will appreciate that the structure hasn't changed in Windows Server 2016, but there are new policies unique to the release worth noting. Continue Reading
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Quiz
30 Oct 2012
Admin quiz: Test your Microsoft Group Policy knowledge
Think you're an expert in Microsoft Group Policy? Test your knowledge with our quiz. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Mar 2010
Using Group Policy preferences for immediate and scheduled tasks
The scheduling tools in Group Policy preferences let you run a command across an entire infrastructure quickly and easily. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2009
Group Policy management gets a boost with MDOP 2009 R2
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2009 R2 will be available before the end of October, with enhancements made for Group Policy management and application virtualization. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2009
Group Policy Object modeling simplifies network security
Group Policy modeling is a great security tool for troubleshooting Group Policy settings and testing GPOs before they are applied with Windows Server 2008. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
20 Oct 2008
Microsoft Group Policy Tutorial
This guide introduces you to Group Policy. From the basics of using GP to run your environment to the changes you can expect after migrating to Windows Vista, we've got all the tips, article and how-to's administrators need to know. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jun 2008
Database grooming for System Center Operations Manager 2007
This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" takes you through the process of grooming your operational, data warehouse and ACS databases in SCOM 2007 Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Aug 2007
Can freezing a hard drive that's crashed restore it to life?
You may be able to bring a hard drive that has crashed or cannot mount back to life by leaving it in the freezer overnight. Not every hard drive having problems responds to this treatment, but in some cases it does seem to work. But why? Here's the technical truth behind this digital urban legend. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2007
Filtering output from Windows PowerShell
With PowerShell, it's pretty simple to browse Windows Management Instrumentation classes without cheating by filtering the content -- all it takes is a new cmdlet and working with variables. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2005
Active Directory Products of the Year
See which Active Directory-focused products earned top honors in TechTarget's annual Windows Products of the Year rankings. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2004
Group Policy controls extended to Unix, Linux
A new third-party offering lets administrators apply policies to servers regardless of whether they are Windows, Linux or Unix based. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2004
Book excerpts: Administrative shortcut guide to active directory security
Written by authors Derek Melber and Dave Kearns, this e-book shows you how to apply group policies in which order and based on what criteria, create effective group policy design and implementation, overcome the lack of auditing functionality in MS tools, create best practices for delegating control in AD, and use the best AD practices. Continue Reading