The Past, Present, and Future of Group PolicyGroup Policy’s PastGroup Policy’s PresentGroup Policy Requires Active DirectoryGroup Policy Includes Security SettingsGroup Policy Includes Software DistributionGroup Policy Helps Eliminate TattooingGroup Policy Can Modify System SettingsGroup Policy Is ExtensibleGroup Policy Is DynamicMuch, Much MoreGroup Policy’s FutureTroubleshooting ToolsEnterprise AdministrationDisaster RecoveryReportingInstant ConfigurationIs the Future Already Here?Benefits of Group PolicyMore Efficient ManagementMore Powerful ManagementReliabilityExtensibilitySecurityDiversityConsistencyStabilityGroup Policy NegativesLimited Troubleshooting ToolsLimited Testing Environment and ToolsLimited Inter-Domain and Inter-Forest SupportSummaryAdditional Resources