Chapter 1. Introducing Group Policy

Whether you are a skilled administrator who has worked with Windows networks for years or a novice with a basic understanding, your long-term success in the ever-changing technology landscape increasingly depends on how well you understand Group Policy. Group Policy is a collection of preferences and settings that can be applied to user and computer configurations. It simplifies administration of common and repetitive tasks as well as unique tasks that are difficult to implement manually but can be automated (such as deploying new software or controlling which programs can be installed). Group Policy allows you to apply ...

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