Mastering Active Directory - Second Edition

WMI filtering

WMI filters is another method that we can use to filter the Group Policy target. This method can be used to filter the computer objects only, and it is based on computer attribute values. As an example, WMI filters can be used to filter different OS versions, processor architecture (32 bit/64 bit), Windows Server roles, registry settings, event ID, and more. WMI filters run against the WMI data of the computer and decide whether it should apply the policy or not. If it matches the WMI query, it will process the Group Policy, and if it's false, it will not process the Group Policy. This method was first introduced with Windows Server 2003.

We can use GPMC to create/manage WMI filters. Before applying a filter to a GPO, first, ...