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Learn Microsoft Group Policy the Easy Way!

This time we take a trip back to look at one of the most influential features in Windows Server. Group Policy. The UI based registry editor is a must know tool to manage not only enterprise computer and user settings. But also security policies and even software deployment. In this short, straight to the point session I take a look at some of it’s key features as well as some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of it. If you’re determined to have a job in IT, then this is n absolute must in terms of skills.

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00:00 Introduction
02:18 Part 1 The Registry Vs Group Policies
05:54 Part 2 Group Policy Basics
16:34 Part 3 Group Policy Advanced Settings
22:48 Session Review

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Alice AUSTIN

Alice AUSTIN is studying Cisco Systems Engineering. He has passion with both hardware and software and writes articles and reviews for many IT websites.

30 thoughts on “Learn Microsoft Group Policy the Easy Way!

  • Thanks Andy, this has been really helpful for me as preparation for an interview for 3rd line I have today! Fingers crossed 😂❤

  • Great overview, I'm really enjoying learning about Group Policy!

  • good stuff mate, your teaching style is great. i was struggling to find info on this topic and yours was a great intro, cheers.

  • Hello. Just wonderin', are you involved in the development of COMPTIA Testout Labsims? Your voice reminds me of Intune tutorials.

  • Wait… So we need to gpupdate /force just on the server and NOT and the client?
    What if I got 3 DC and I want to immediately see my changes to the gpo, shall I force synchronization between them as well?

  • Thank you for the informative video!! Can I ask a silly and dumb question please ? 😁
    Lets say, I have a Local PC(LAB_01) with a local user account(USER01). I have a domain server and i have created all the OUs. Right now, I dont have any user accounts in the OUs. So is there any way to migrate that local user account (USER01) in the LAB_01 pc into this domain server's OU, without creating a new domain user?

  • Thanks Andy. Do you also explain about computer settings not just user settings in group policy and how to edit it correctly?

  • hello andy, i am vary interest in desktop after log in it appears username and windows version at 13:27! how to do that !? Thanks!

  • My goto windows admin channel!! Love your content Andy!! Thank you for all you do for the community

  • awesome info! thank you so much!

  • Amazing tutorial, "A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk". Thank you Andy for dedicating your time and knowledge to illustrate others.

  • Amazing video this has been very helpful! You have a little typo linking to your website in the description BTW. Have a great Monday!

  • • Group Policy is a powerful tool in Windows Server that allows administrators to centrally manage and configure settings for users and computers in an Active Directory environment.

    • The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) is used to create, manage, and link Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to Organizational Units (OUs).

    • Group Policy Objects can be used to configure a wide range of settings, including user and computer policies, security settings, scripts, and preferences.

    • Group Policy is based on the Windows Registry, and GPO settings are stored in the registry under the appropriate keys.

    • Group Policy can be used to enforce policies and settings, and administrators can use the "Enforce" option to ensure that a GPO takes precedence over other GPOs that may be linked to a parent OU.

    • Blocking inheritance can be used to prevent a child OU from inheriting GPO settings from a parent OU, but this should be used with caution as it can lead to inconsistent settings across the domain.

    • Group Policy Modeling and Group Policy Results tools can be used to simulate and analyze the effect of GPOs on specific users and computers.

    • Starter GPOs can be used as templates to create new GPOs that can be linked to OUs.

    • Group Policy Preferences allow administrators to configure settings that can be modified by users or other non-administrative users, and can be used to deploy software, map drives, and modify settings in a more flexible and user-friendly way.

    • It's important for administrators to thoroughly test and plan GPO changes before rolling them out to ensure that unintended consequences are avoided.

    • Regular backups of the Active Directory and GPO settings are essential to ensure that critical data can be recovered in the event of a disaster.

  • Thank you very much for sharing the fundamentals …can u share about WMI filters which is difficult to understand.. Thanks a lot again

  • I really enjoyed your videos and the way to explain calm relaxed and with the right words in it. Carry on with more videos like this!

  • cab you tellme why a DWORD iis always 32 bit and not 64

  • Hey Andy. Thanks for these videos. Learning so very much. I little advertising plug for you here, I bought your book (The Seventh Day) to check out. Not here yet but looking forward to it. Can you tell me what software you are using to make your videos?

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