Configuring Security Settings for Sites, Domains, and OUs

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

By using the Group Policy Object Editor, you can modify individual security settings in a GPO, or you can import a template to a GPO that is linked to an OU, domain, or site. If you want to change the default security settings on your computers, there are several ways to configure security settings on multiple computers.

Before you make any changes, make sure that you understand the default security settings. For more information, see Default security settings for groups and Default groups in Help and Support Center for Windows Server 2003. For information about the default setting for each policy, see Security Setting Descriptions in Help and Support Center for Windows Server 2003.