White Paper: Administering Group Policy by Using the Group Policy Management Console (818735)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition

SUMMARY

This white paper provides an overview of the Group Policy Management console. It outlines the functionality that is required to administer Group Policy by using the Group Policy Management console. Highlights include new functionality such as backup, restore, import, copy, and reporting of Group Policy objects (GPOs). These operations are fully scriptable. This allows administrators to customize and automate management in an easy, cost-effective manner.

To view this white paper, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/gpmc/gpmcwp.mspx

Topics That Are Included in This White Paper

  • Group Policy Management Console Overview Creating and Editing GPOs
  • Scoping GPOs
  • Group Policy Inheritance
  • Delegating Group Policy
  • Reporting on GPO Settings
  • GPO Details
  • GPO Operations (Backup, Restore, Copy, Import, and Migration Tables)
  • WMI Filters
  • Searching for GPOs
  • Group Policy Modeling
  • Group Policy Results
  • Operating System Dependencies
  • Group Policy Management Console Options
  • Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration Considerations
  • Scripting Group Policy-related Tasks
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/19/2003
Keywords:KB818735
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