Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirror for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP (Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library) [Paperback]

Jeremy Moskowitz (Author), Jeremy Moskowitz (Author), Sybex (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0782142982 | ISBN-13: 978-0782142983 | Publication Date: March 22, 2004 | Edition: 2

The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) is a dramatic step forward in the way Group Policy is administered. This book provides all the instruction and insight you need to take full control of your Active Directory with GPMC and other Group Policy tools. You'll also learn techniques for implementing IntelliMirror, making it possible for users to work securely from any location; and you'll find intensive troubleshooting advice, insider tips on keeping your network secure, and hundreds of clear examples that will help you accomplish all your administration goals. You will learn to:

• Create and manage all Group Policy functions within Active Directory
• Understand Group Policy differences in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 systems
• Troubleshoot Group Policy using Support tools, Resource Kit utilities, log files, registry hacks, and third-party tools
• Create and deploy custom settings for managing client systems
• Manage, secure, and audit client and server systems
• Script complex operations, including linking, back-up, restore, permissions changes, and migrating
• Set up Local, Roaming, and Mandatory profiles
• Set up and manage IntelliMirror components with Group Policy
• Use Group Policy Software Installation to perform hands-off installations
• Use Remote Installation Services to automate the installation of new Windows systems
• Ensure the safety of your users' data with Redirected Folders and Shadow Copies

About the Series
The Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library is designed to equip system administrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challenges associated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. The series editor is leading Windows NT/2003 expert Mark Minasi, who selects the topics and authors and develops and reviews each book to ensure that every entry in the series meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals.

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From the Back Cover

The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) is a dramatic step forward in the wayGroup Policy is administered. This book provides all the instruction and insightyou need to take full control of your Active Directory with GPMC and other GroupPolicy tools. You'll also learn techniques for implementing IntelliMirror, makingit possible for users to work securely from any location; and you'll findintensive troubleshooting advice, insider tips on keeping your network secure,and hundreds of clear examples that will help you accomplish all youradministration goals. You will learn to:

• Create andmanage all Group Policy functions within Active Directory
• Understand GroupPolicy differences in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003systems
• Troubleshoot Group Policy using Support tools, Resource Kitutilities, log files, registry hacks, and third-party tools
• Create and deploycustom settings for managing client systems
• Manage, secure, and audit clientand server systems
• Script complex operations, including linking, back-up,restore, permissions changes, and migrating
• Set up Local, Roaming, andMandatory profiles
• Set up and manage IntelliMirror components with GroupPolicy
• Use Group Policy Software Installation to perform hands-offinstallations
• Use Remote Installation Services to automate the installationof new Windows systems
• Ensure the safety of your users’ data withRedirected Folders and Shadow Copies

About the Series
TheMark Minasi Windows Administrator Library is designed to equip systemadministrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challengesassociated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. The series editoris leading Windows NT/2003 expert Mark Minasi, who selects the topics andauthors and develops and reviews each book to ensure that every entry in the series meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals.

About the Author

Jeremy is founding partner of BrainCore.net and is a certification exam developer. He plans and implements Windows Server 2000/2003 for some of the nation's largest organizations. He is a MCP magazine contributing editor and also writes for Windows NT/2000 magazine, ENT magazine, and BackOffice Magazine. He speaks at conferences such as TechMentor, Windows 2000 Connections, and Enterprise Windows Decisions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 2 edition (March 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782142982
• ISBN-13: 978-0782142983
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Networking

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Book, August 27, 2004

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Mike Kline "mkline" (Ashburn, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirror for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP (Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library) (Paperback)

I agree with the other reviewers this book is an absolute must for any Windows 2000/2003 administrator. Other books touch on group policy but Jeremy breaks it down and really explains what is going on. You want to create your own custom policies... it's in there. Group policy is not applying; how do you troubleshoot... it's in there. You want in-depth coverage of roaming profiles... it's in there. You want to know how the GPMC works... it's in there.

You get my point. Group policy is one of the most important aspects of AD and this book hits the ball out of the park. I also recommend his previous book Windows 2000 Group Policy. This book is also endorsed by Mark Minasi and Michael Dennis (Microsoft Group Policy Manger)so you know it has to be good. Trust the reviews and buy this one.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved my bacon, May 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirror for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP (Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library) (Paperback)

If Dan Holme recommends it then it's gotta be good. He's a damned good techie and writer too.

I'm an experienced MCSE with an International W2003 forest. I've read the best books (Boswell & Minasi & MS Press) but I always found there was a need for a dedicated book on GPO, etc.

Jeremy was kind enough to let me have a look through his book around 6 weeks ago when I was at one of his talks. It looked good so I got it here on Amazon.

It's a great balance of intro and advanced material. Import notes and "gotch-ya's" are highlighted. Hard-to-find tips and tricks are littered all over the place.

Speaking fo which.... I was reading the a section on how to recover the default policies of a domain and the DC OU on the bus one morning. That day, during some random checks I was stunned to find one of the default GPO's was corrupt. The few $'s I spent on this book save me a call to MS Support.

It's an informative and humorous read. Jeremy seems to understand the daily toil of an overworked admin. I recommend this book to novicxes and especially to experts who will make the most of the advanced tips.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal!, April 13, 2004

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Daniel Holme "Dan Holme" (Haiku, HI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirror for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP (Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library) (Paperback)

This book is an unbelievable resource for anyone needing "The Word" on Group Policy. Incredibly clear, highly detailed, and well organized! This goes way beyond any documentation that has been produced--Jeremy clearly spent a LOT of time digging through the guts of Group Policy and testing EVERYTHING. There is information here I haven't seen anywhere else--I would not be surprised if Microsoft's own Group Policy team learned a few things from reading this book. If you are planning, deploying, or troubleshooting Group Policy, do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK!