In conjunction with Windows Server 2003, Microsoft has released a new Group Policy management solution that unifies management of Group Policy. Microsoft Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) provides a single solution for managing all Group Policy-related tasks. GPMC lets administrators manage Group Policy for multiple domains and sites within one or more forests, in a simplified user interface (UI) with drag-and-drop support. Highlights include new functionality such as backup, restore, import, copy, and reporting of Group Policy objects (GPOs). These operations are fully scriptable, which lets administrators customize and automate management. Together these advantages make Group Policy much easier to use and help you manage your enterprise more cost-effectively.

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Introduction (Administering Group Policy with Group Policy Management Console)

Group Policy Management Console Overview (Administering Group Policy with Group Policy Management Console)

Creating and Editing GPOs

Scoping GPOs

Group Policy Inheritance

Delegating Group Policy (Administering Group Policy with Group Policy Management Console)

Reporting on GPO Settings

GPO Details

GPO Operations

WMI Filters

Searching for GPOs

Group Policy Modeling

Group Policy Results (Administering Group Policy with Group Policy Management Console)

Platform Dependencies

GPMC Options

Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration Considerations

Scripting Group Policy-related Tasks

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