Importing a Policy
Applies To: Forefront Endpoint Protection
You can import policy files that have been previously exported. You can import policies for the following reasons:
To restore policies
To transfer policies from another Configuration Manager site to another
Importing a Policy
In the destination Configuration Manager console, expand System Center Configuration Manager, expand Site Database, expand Computer Management, expand Forefront Endpoint Protection, and then click Policies.
In the Actions pane, click Import Policy.
Browse to the folder that contains the policy file, select the XML file, and then click Open.
Warning
Policies must have unique names. If you already have a policy that has the name of the policy you are importing the import will fail.
Important
Importing policy files created with the Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Group Policy Tool will fail.
Important
Imported policies are assigned the highest policy precedence. For more information about changing policy precedence, see Setting Policy Precedence.