Course Description
Students will learn how to control and manage computer systems and domain users
running Windows Server 2003, Server 2008 R2, XP, and Windows 7, create Group
Policies, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best
practices.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the
features and functions of Group Policy
- Use Group Policy management tools
to manage security policies
- Design a Group Policy infrastructure
-
Describe the Group Policy processing architecture
- Back up, restore,
import, and copy Group Policy Objects through the Group Policy Management
Console
- Use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy
- Implement
security using Group Policy
- Configure the desktop environment with Group
Policy
- Configure roaming profiles and Folder Redirection
- Assign and
publish software packages
- Implement AppLocker an software restriction
policies
- Create and deploy Administrative Templates
- Configure Group
Policy preferences
Agenda
Lesson 1: Introduction to Group Policy
- What is Group PolicyNew New Group Policy Features in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
- Group Policy Scenarios
- Managing Group Policies
- Group Policy Features in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
- Lab : Introducing Group Policy
- Lab : Introducing Group Policy
Lesson 2: Using Group Policy Management Tools
- Local and Domain Policies
- What is the Group Policy Management Console?
- Installing the GPMC
- Using the GPMS
- Understanding Group Policy Refresh
- Lab : Using Group Policy Management Tools
Lesson 3: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure
- Overview of Active Directory
- Introducing the Design Stages for Implementing Group Policy
- Planning your Group Policy Design
- Designing Your Group Policy Solution
- Deploying Your Group Policy Solution
- Managing Your Group Policy Solution
- Lab : Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure
Lesson 4: Understanding the Architecture of Group Policy Processing
- Using Active Directory Components to Deploy Group Policy Settings
- Understanding the Group Policy Deployment Order
- Modifying Group Policy Processing
- Lab : Exploring the Group Policy Processing Architecture
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs
- Using Group Policy Troubleshooting Tools
- Integration of RSoP Functionality
- Using Logging Options
- Backing Up, Restoring, Importing, and Copying GPOs
- Building Migration Tables
- Lab : Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs
Lesson 6: Using Windows PowerShell to Manage Group Policy
- Introduction to PowerShell
- Windows PowerShell Library for Group Policy
- Windows PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts
- Lab : Deploying Legacy Security Templates
Lesson 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
- Exploring the Windows Security Architecture
- Securing User Accounts
- Exploring Local Policies
- Hardening Computer Accounts
- Implementing Domain Security
- Lab : Implementing Security Using Group Policy
Lesson 8: Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy
- Exploring Script Types and Controlling Script Execution
- Defining the Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar Settings
- Defining the Control Panel Settings
- Defining the Windows Components Settings
- Configuring the Printer Management and Pruning Settings
- Defining the Network Settings
- Lab : Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy
Lesson 9: Configuring Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection
- Managing User Profiles
- Configuring Folder Redirection
- Using Folder Redirection and Roaming Profiles Together
- Lab : Configuring Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection
Lesson 10: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages
- Using MSI Packages to Distribute Software
- Using Group Policy as a Software Deployment Method
- Deploying Software
- Setting Up Distribution Points
- Using the Systems Center Configuration Manager to Distribute Software
- Lab : Assigning and Publishing Software Packages
Lesson 11: Implementing Software Restriction Policies and AppLocker
- What is a Software Restriction Policy?
- Creating a Software Restriction Policy
- Using additional Rules to Help Identify Software
- What Makes an Effective Software Restriction Policy
- Using AppLocker in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
- Lab : Implementing AppLocker and Software Restrictions Policies
Lesson 12: Creating and Deploying Administrative Templates
- Introducing ADM Templates
- Standard ADM Templates
- Custom ADM Templates
- Using the New ADMX Templates
- Converting and Creating Custom ADMX Templates
- Using the ADMX Central Store
- Lab : Working with ADMX Templates and the Central Store
Audience
This course is intended for Enterprise network staff responsible for help desk
support, system administration, and network design.
Comments
Virtual 50255 Managing, Maintaining, and Securing Your Networks Through Group Policy Online Live training option
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The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.