Windows Server® 2008 How-To

Chapter 10. Utilize Group Policy

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Grasp the Structure of Group Policy

• Use Starter GPOs

• Create and Apply Group Policies

• Configure Group Policy Application Settings

• Work with Group Policy Modeling and Results

• Prepare for Windows Server 2008 R2 Enhancements to Group Policy

Grasp the Structure of Group Policy

Scenario/Problem:

With Active Directory up and running, you want to see the benefits of applying policies that apply to your users. However, this may be a complicated task if you have never used Group Policy before. There are thousands of policy settings, and it feels a bit overwhelming. Where do you begin?

Solution: Trying to focus on the thousands of settings will certainly hurt your mind a bit. Over time, you ...