AppLocker Overview

To see what’s new in AppLocker for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, see the AppLocker Technical Overview.

• Frequently Asked Questions
  
  This FAQ provides answers to common questions about AppLocker for both Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.
  
  
• AppLocker Demo
  
  This screencast demonstrates the main features of AppLocker introduced in Windows 7.
  
  

• AppLocker Step-by-Step Guide
  
  This guide for the IT professional provides step-by-step procedures for using AppLocker and PowerShell commands to restrict the use of applications in a test environment by using Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8 and Windows 7.
  
  
• AppLocker Policies Design Guide
  
  This guide introduces the design and planning steps required to deploy application control policies by using AppLocker in Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8 and Windows 7.
  
  
• AppLocker Policies Deployment Guide
  
  This guide provides steps based on your design and planning investigation for deploying application control policies by using AppLocker. It is intended for security architects, security administrators, and system administrators using Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8 and Windows 7.
  
  
• AppLocker Technical Reference
  
  This technical reference describes AppLocker, how it works, security considerations, tools, and settings. It also contains links to the AppLocker cmdlets in the Windows PowerShell command reference. Information about specific security issues you need to consider when planning for an AppLocker deployment or administering AppLocker is contained in the Security Considerations for AppLocker topic of this technical reference. This reference applies to Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8 and Windows 7.
  
  
• Packaged Apps and Packaged App Installer Rules in AppLocker
  
  This topic explains the AppLocker rule collection for Packaged app installers and Packaged apps introduced in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8.
  
  

• Administering AppLocker
  
  This guide contains the procedures and steps necessary to implement application control policies by using AppLocker and is intended for system administrators or security administrators who are responsible for restricting application usage within organizational units or business groups.
  
  
• Monitoring Application Usage with AppLocker
  
  This topic shows you how to evaluate how the AppLocker policy is currently implemented for documentation for audit purposes, or before you modify the policy.
  
  
• Optimizing AppLocker Performance
  
  This topic describes how to optimize AppLocker policy enforcement in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8.
  
  
• Use AppLocker and Software Restriction Policies in the same domain
  
  This topic describes concepts and procedures to help you manage your application control strategy using Software Restriction Policies and AppLocker in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8.
  
  
• AppLocker PowerShell Command Reference
  
  This reference overview topic introduces the five Windows PowerShell cmdlets that can be used to help manage AppLocker policies.
  
  
• Windows PowerShell Blog: Getting Started with AppLocker management using PowerShell
  
  The Windows PowerShell Blog provides information about using Windows PowerShell cmdlets for AppLocker.