Microsoft® Windows® Group Policy Guide

Foreword

The collection of writers for this book all have years of experience in using Group Policy, and, to write this book, they have all worked closely with those responsible for delivering the entire Group Policy feature set in Microsoft Windows. Their experience, coupled with their ability to explain complex concepts clearly, makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone looking to actively manage their desktops and servers. It starts by taking a scenario-based approach, introducing the concepts of Group Policy—based management and how it leverages the Active Directory. It then explores the various areas of Windows that are controllable via Group Policy, such as security, the Windows desktop, Microsoft Internet Explorer, networking components ...