50255 Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy
E-Learning
Description
In this course you will learn how to reduce costs & increase efficiencies in your network. You will discover how to consolidate the administration of an enterprise IT infrastructure with Group Policy, & you will learn to control & manage computer systems.
In this course you will learn how to reduce costs & increase efficiencies in your network. You will discover how to consolidate the administration of an enterprise IT infrastructure with Group Policy, & you will learn to control & manage computer systems.
At the completion of this course, students will have knowledge about:
Features and functions of Group Policy
Use Group Policy management tools to manage security policies
Design a Group Policy infrastructure
Group Policy processing architecture
Back up, restore, import, and copy Group Policy Objects through the Group Policy
Management Console
Use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy
Implement security using Group Policy
Configure the desktop environment with Group Policy
Configure roaming profiles and Folder Redirection
Assign and publish software packages
Implement AppLocker and software restriction policies
Create and deploy Administrative Templates
Configure Group Policy preferences
Features and functions of Group Policy
Use Group Policy management tools to manage security policies
Design a Group Policy infrastructure
Group Policy processing architecture
Back up, restore, import, and copy Group Policy Objects through the Group Policy
Management Console
Use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy
Implement security using Group Policy
Configure the desktop environment with Group Policy
Configure roaming profiles and Folder Redirection
Assign and publish software packages
Implement AppLocker and software restriction policies
Create and deploy Administrative Templates
Configure Group Policy preferences
This course is intended for Enterprise network staff responsible for help desk support, system administration, and network design.
| Lesson Id | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Configuration Management |
Configuration Management Overview Configuration Management Using Group Policy Group Policy Features Introduced with Later Versions of Windows Using Windows PowerShell in the Configuration Management Process Lab: Introducing Configuration Management |
| 2 | Using Group Policy Management Tools |
Local and Domain Policies Using Group Policy Management Console Understanding Group Policy Refresh Lab: Using Group Policy Management Tools |
| 3 | Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure |
Design Stages for a Group Policy Infrastructure Planning your Group Policy Design Designing Your Group Policy Solution Deploying Your Group Policy Solution Managing Your Group Policy Solution Lab: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure |
| 4 | Understanding the Architecture of Group Policy Processing |
Group Policy Components in AD DS Understanding the Group Policy Deployment Order Modifying Group Policy Processing Lab: Understanding the Group Policy Processing Architecture |
| 5 | Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs |
Using Group Policy Troubleshooting Tools Integration of RSoP Functionality Using Logging Options Backing Up, Restoring, Importing, and Copying GPOs Building Migration Tables Lab: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs |
| 6 | Securing Windows Using Group Policy |
Exploring the Windows Security Architecture Securing User Accounts Exploring Security Policies Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Implementing Domain Security Security Policy Options for Window Client and Windows Server Lab: Securing Windows Using Group Policy |
| 7 | Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy |
Managing UAC Settings Defending Against Malware Using AppLocker to Restrict Software Implementing Windows 8 App Security Settings Lab: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy |
| 8 | Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy |
Exploring Script Types and Controlling Script Execution Defining the Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar Settings Defining the Control Panel Settings Defining the Windows Components Settings Configuring the Printer Management and Pruning Settings Defining the Network Settings Discovering the new Group Policy Settings Lab: Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy |
| 9 | Implementing User State Virtualization |
Configuring Folder Redirection Managing Offline Files Implementing User Experience Virtualization OneDrive for Business Lab: Implementing User State Virtualization |
| 10 | Assigning and Publishing Software Packages |
Using MSI Packages to Distribute Software Using Group Policy as a Software Deployment Method Deploying Software Setting Up Distribution Points Using the Systems Center Configuration Manager to Distribute Software Lab: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages |
| 11 | Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell |
Introducing Windows PowerShell Using Windows PowerShell Writing PowerShell Scripts Windows PowerShell Library for Group Policy Windows PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts Lab: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell |
| 12 | Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration |
Introducing Group Policy Preferences Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings Options for Applying Preferences Configure Preference Settings Lab: Using PowerShell Desired State Configuration |
| 13 | Configuring Group Policy Preferences |
Introducing Group Policy Preferences Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings Options for Applying Preferences Configuring Preferences Settings Lab: Configuring Group Policy Preferences |
Self-Paced
Free
This course includes: :
Full lifetime access