50255 Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy

In this course, you will learn how to reduce costs and increase efficiencies in your network. You will discover how to consolidate the administration of an enterprise IT infrastructure with Group Policy, and you will learn to control and manage computer systems and domain users running Windows Server 2016 and Windows clients. Create Group Policies, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best practices when deploying software packages. Walk away with the experience and tools needed to optimize your enterprise systems and networks, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best practices when deploying software packages.

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$2,995.00

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Course Overview

Features and functions of Group Policy Use Group Policy management tools to manage security policies Design a Group Policy infrastructure Group Policy processing architecture Back up, restore, import, and copy Group Policy Objects through the Group Policy Management Console Use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy Implement security using Group Policy Configure the desktop environment with Group Policy Configure roaming profiles and Folder Redirection Assign and publish software packages Implement AppLocker and software restriction policies Create and deploy Administrative Templates Configure Group Policy preferences

55344 Identity with Windows Server

Module 1: Introduction to Configuration Management

Overview of configuration management via Group Policy
Newer features in modern Windows versions
Using PowerShell for policy management

Module 2: Using Group Policy Management Tools

Local and domain policies
GPMC walkthrough
Group Policy refresh cycles

Module 3: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure

Planning and deploying GPOs
Managing and securing Group Policy design

Module 4: Understanding the Architecture of Group Policy Processing

GPO components in AD DS
Deployment order and processing
Customizing processing behavior

Module 5: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs

Using RSOP and logging tools
Backups, imports, and migration tables

Module 6: Securing Windows Using Group Policy

Account security and firewall settings
Domain security implementation
Exploring Windows security policies

Module 7: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy

UAC and malware protection
AppLocker configuration
App security best practices

Module 8: Configuring the Desktop Environment

Start menu, taskbar, and network settings
Control Panel and Windows component configurations
Printer and pruning management

Module 9: Implementing User State Virtualization

Folder redirection and offline files
User Experience Virtualization
OneDrive for Business integration

Module 10: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages

Using MSI and distribution points
Deploying with Group Policy and System Center

Module 11: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell

PowerShell scripting for Group Policy
PowerShell-based logon scripts

Module 12: Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration

Comparing policy settings and preferences
Applying preference settings

Module 13: Configuring Group Policy Preferences

Introduction to preferences
Real-world preference configuration

Class Dates & Times


01/11/2027 - 01/15/2027 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00
07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00
10/12/2026 - 10/16/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00

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