Synopses & Reviews
The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) is a dramatic step forward in the wayGroup Policy is administered. This book provides all the instruction and insightyou need to take full control of your Active Directory with GPMC and other GroupPolicy tools. You'll also learn techniques for implementing IntelliMirror, makingit possible for users to work securely from any location; and you'll findintensive troubleshooting advice, insider tips on keeping your network secure,and hundreds of clear examples that will help you accomplish all youradministration goals. You will learn to:
- Create andmanage all Group Policy functions within Active Directory
- Understand GroupPolicy differences in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003systems
- Troubleshoot Group Policy using Support tools, Resource Kitutilities, log files, registry hacks, and third-party tools
- Create and deploycustom settings for managing client systems
- Manage, secure, and audit clientand server systems
- Script complex operations, including linking, back-up,restore, permissions changes, and migrating
- Set up Local, Roaming, andMandatory profiles
- Set up and manage IntelliMirror components with GroupPolicy
- Use Group Policy Software Installation to perform hands-offinstallations
- Use Remote Installation Services to automate the installationof new Windows systems
- Ensure the safety of your users’ data withRedirected Folders and Shadow Copies
About the Series
TheMark Minasi Windows Administrator Library is designed to equip systemadministrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challengesassociated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. The series editoris leading Windows NT/2003 expert Mark Minasi, who selects the topics andauthors and develops and reviews each book to ensure that every entry in the series meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals.
About the Author
Jeremy is founding partner of BrainCore.net and is a certification exam developer. He plans and implements Windows Server 2000/2003 for some of the nation's largest organizations. He is a MCP magazine contributing editor and also writes for Windows NT/2000 magazine, ENT magazine, and BackOffice Magazine. He speaks at conferences such as TechMentor, Windows 2000 Connections, and Enterprise Windows Decisions.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1 Group Policy Essentials.
Chapter 2 Managing Group Policy with the GPMC.
Chapter 3 Group Policy Processing Behavior.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Group Policy.
Chapter 5 Windows ADM Templates.
Chapter 6 Implementing Security with Group Policy.
Chapter 7 Scripting GPMC Operations.
Chapter 8 Profiles: Local, Roaming, and Mandatory.
Chapter 9 IntelliMirror, Part 1: Redirected Folders, Offline Files, Synchronization Manager, and Disk Quotas.
Chapter 10 IntelliMirror, Part 2: Software Deployment via Group Policy.
Chapter 11 Beyond IntelliMirror: Shadow Copies and Remote Installation Services.
Appendix.
Index.