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In this session we will explore the enhancements to the Group Policy system within Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista. We will cover the new features in these two products specific to Group Policy and Group Policy processing. The session will then look at the new Group Policy Preferences, explain what they are and how to use them. We will also cover the template format, again looking at its structure and how to use it. Finally we will look at some scripting features of Group Policy and how to use script to automate some Group Policy functions.
Use the following resources to learn more about topics covered in this briefing.
- Windows Group Policy Resource Kit: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Summary: Get the in-depth information you need to use Group Policy to administer Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista?direct from a leading Group Policy MVP and the Microsoft Group Policy team. With Group Policy and Active Directory directory service, administrators can take advantage of policy-based management to streamline the administration of users and computers throughout the enterprise?from servers running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, to workstations running Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 Professional. This essential resource provides in-depth technical information and expert insights for simplifying and automating administrative tasks, including policy enforcement, system updates, and software installations, as well as how to centralize the management of network resources. The CD provides essential utilities, job aids, and more. It?s everything you need to help increase your efficiency while bolstering user productivity, security services, and system reliability.
- Introducing Windows Server 2008
Summary: Get a jump on evaluating Window Server 2008 with technical insights from Windows Server team. This practical introduction delivers real-world implementation scenarios and pragmatic advice for administering Windows Server in the enterprise.
- Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Companion
Summary: This comprehensive, one-volume guide delivers the information you need to successfully deploy, administer, and support Windows Server 2008. The authors-MVP experts in Windows Server technologies-provide easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics for everyday, on-the-job results. Delve into core system administration topics, system features, and capabilities-and get expert insights for administering Windows Server 2008. This reference delivers essential information on Active Directory? directory service, security issues, disaster planning and recovery, and interoperability with Linux and UNIX. It also includes coverage of Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, virtualization, clustering, and performance tuning. With the ADMINISTRATOR?S COMPANION, you get the in-depth information you need in a single volume. Includes a companion CD with a searchable eBook and sample utilities.
- Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant
Summary: The practical, portable guide to administering Windows Server 2008.. Here's the practical, pocket-sized reference for IT professionals who administer and support Windows Server 2008.
- Windows Server 2008 Inside Out
Summary: Conquer Windows Server 2008 from the inside out!. Learn how to conquer Windows Server 2008 from the inside out! Designed for system administrators, this definitive resource features hundreds of timesaving solutions, expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for administering Windows Server 2008all in concise, fast-answer format. You will learn how to perform upgrades and migrations, automate deployments, implement security features, manage software updates and patches, administer users and accounts, manage Active Directory directory services, and more.
- Windows Server 2008 Networking and Network Access Protection (NAP)
Summary: Your definitive resource for deployment and operationsb straight from the experts.. Get the official resource for deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 networking and Network Access Protection (NAP) technologies, direct from the experts who know the technologies best. This definitive resource from award-winning Microsoft networking author Joseph Davies and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) author Tony Northrup also offers expert insights direct from the Windows Server Networking team at Microsoft. You get detailed information about all major networking and network security services, including the all-new Network Access Protection (NAP), authentication infrastructure, IPv4 and IPv6, remote access, virtual private networks, IP security, quality of service, scalable networking, wireless infrastructure and security, DNS, DHCP, Windows Firewall, and more. You also get a companion DVD with a fully searchable eBook version of the book, plus eBook samples from Understanding IPv6 2nd Edition, Windows Server 2008 TCP/IP Protocols and Services, and TCP/IP Fundamentals. This official Microsoft resource delivers what every Windows administrator needs to master Windows Server 2008 networking..
- Windows Server 2008 TCP/IP Protocols and Services
Summary: Your essential guide to TCP/IPb fully updated for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.. This in-depth technical reference delivers must-know information on TCP/IP for any IT professional working with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista operating systems. This comprehensive guide starts with the fundamentals, delivering coverage of TCP/IP protocols layer by layer to help build mastery of protocols and their implementation.
- Understanding IPv6, Second Edition
Summary: Now updated for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, this guide delivers in-depth technical information on Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). IPv6 greatly improves on IPv4, the current protocol, by vastly increasing the number of available addresses and by adding enhancements for security, multimedia traffic management, routing, and network configuration. Written by a popular author and networking expert, this reference details the protocol, from its features and benefits to its packet structure and protocol processes. It also describes how to migrate to IPv6-based internetworking, with tips about coexistence with IPv4-based systems, DHCP, DNS, and routing infrastructure. It discusses how IPv6 is supported by the Windows Server 2008 family of operating systems and Windows Vista. Includes companion CD with fully searchable eBook and other references.
- Windows Server 2008 Security Resource Kit
Summary: Definitive resource for administering security features in Windows Server 2008 from the experts.. Get the definitive reference for planning and implementing security features in Windows Server 2008 with expert insights from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows Server Security Team at Microsoft.
- Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Resource Kit
Summary: The definitive resource for administering Active Directory direct from the experts. Get the definitive reference for designing, deploying, and maintaining Active Directory in an enterprise environment.
- Windows Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals
Summary: Get the comprehensive, essential resource for improving Windows administrator productivity. This book delivers solutions to the common issues Windows administrators face every day. Unlike other administrator resources available that cover features and functionality of Windows Server and the Windows client operating system, this unique guide provides the tools that help you do more with less and make the most of your time.
- Windows Server 2008 Resource Kit
Summary: The definitive resource for deployment and operationsb straight from the experts.. Get the essential reference for deploying, managing, automating, troubleshooting, and optimizing Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.0 with expert insights and best practices from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows Server team at Microsoft. This official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT features six volumes of in-depth technical information essential for every Windows administrator, including coverage of Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, Networking and Network Access Protection, security, Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, and bulk administration and productivity tools. You also get more than 200 time-saving automation scripts and utilities, job aids, a fully searchable eBook of each RESOURCE KIT volume, and bonus eBooks on CD..
- MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-646): Windows Serve. 2008 Administrator Core Requirements
Summary: All-in-one exam prep for the skills measured by the MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administrator certification.. Get in-depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Windows Server 2008 Administrator certification all in one box!
- MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-646): Windows Server Administration
Summary: Focusing on Windows Server 2008 administration, this official study guide covers planning server roles; maintaining server security; planning data storage, network load balancing, and server backups; managing software deployment and versioning; monitoring IPv6, server performance and capacity, and Active Directory? replication; scheduling server deployments; and designing a rollback contingency plan.
- MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server Enterprise Administration
Summary: Focusing on Windows Server 2008 enterprise administration, topics include planning networks and application services; designing core identity and access management components; planning for migrating, upgrading, and restructuring domains and forests; implementing PKI; and designing virtualization strategy.
- MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows ServerB. 2008 Network Infrastructure
Summary: Focusing on Windows Server 2008 networking, this official study guide covers configuring remote access, Network Access Protection (NAP), network authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and Domain Name System (DNS) replication; capturing performance data and monitoring event logs; and managing file and print services.
- MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-643): Configuring Windows ServerB. 2008 Applications Infrastructure
Summary: Focusing on Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure technologies, this official study guide covers Terminal Services, Web Services infrastructure and security, Media Server, Microsoft Windows? SharePoint? Services server options, File Server, Print Services, network maintenance, and Simple Network Management Protocol.