Group Policy: Management, Troubleshooting, and Security: For Windows Vista , Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Presenting a fully updated resource for Windows Vista that shows you how best to use Group Policy in order to take full advantage of Active Directory and create a managed desktop environment. You’ll learn details about the GPMC, Group Policy troubleshooting techniques, and configuring Group Policy to create a resilient desktop environment. You’ll also discover how to create and manage ADMX files and leverage the Group Policy Central Store as well as deploy Office 2007, Office 2003, and more using Group Policy Software Installation.

From the Back Cover

Practical Guidance with Detailed Coverage of Windows Vista, XP, and Server 2003

This revision of the popular Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirror is fully updated for Windows Vista. Inside, you'll learn how best to use Group Policy to take full advantage of Active Directory and create a managed desktop environment. You'll learn details about the GPMC, Group Policy troubleshooting techniques, and configuring Group Policy to create a resilient desktop environment. Inside, discover how to:

• Master all major Group Policy functions for all versions of Windows

• Troubleshoot Group Policy using tools, logs, Resource Kit utilities, registry hacks, and third-party tools

• Use Group Policy to secure your Windows Vista and Windows XP desktops

• Create and manage ADMX files and leverage the Group Policy Central Store

• Deploy Office 2007, Office 2003, and more using Group Policy Software Installation

• Utilize Windows Deployment Services to roll out new desktops

• Script complex Group Policy operations, including linking, backup, restore, permissions changes and migrating

• Set up roaming and managed desktops between XP and Vista machines

• Control hardware, restrict software, assign printers, and tweak Internet Explorer 7

Coverage Includes: ADMX files, the Central Store, Offline Files Updates , Windows Deployment Services, and More

Master Advanced Features: Inheritance Blocking, Prioritization, Linking, Loopback Policy Processing, Security Policy Processing, Enforcing, and WMI Filters

Go Beyond Group Policy: Deploy Shadow Copies and Utilize Windows Deployment Services for Complete Protection of Your Data and Systems

About the Series

The Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library equips system administrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challenges associated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. Series editor Mark Minasi, a leading Windows expert, not only selects the topics and authors, he also develops each book to meet the specific needs and goals of systems administrators, MIS professionals, help-desk personnel, and corporate programmers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 786 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 4 edition (April 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470106425
• ISBN-13: 978-0470106426
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #245,105 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best GPO Book, Now In 4th Edition, April 18, 2007

By	Jason Fossen (Dallas, Tx) - See all my reviews

This is the 4th edition of this book and I buy every new edition that comes out. This particular edition includes major new updates for Vista, such as ADMX templates. I teach courses on Windows security at SANS and I recommend the latest version of Jeremy's GPO book at every conference to my attendees. This is one of the few must-have books for Windows network administrators.

4.0 out of 5 stars REview about Group Policy: Management ...., November 9, 2008

By	Pawlus "mieciop" (Poland, Bielsko-Biala) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is Very Useful Book in administration Active directory by GPO, many interesting examples, tricks security Author also describes GPO in Windows Vista. I recommend this book everyone who is administrator Active Directory!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must have book for all Group Policy admins, beginner or advanced!, August 28, 2007

By	Bryce Ulrich (Bellevue, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Each edition of Jeremy's book has outdone the other. I've read each of them and I continue to learn new things every time I open it. I appreciated the expanded section on Troubleshooting and how to tap into the great new Vista tools to make t-shooting much easier. Vista security management via GP is well documented and I can't wait to dive in. Real world anecdotes and light-n-fun writing style make for enjoyable reading for a complex and deep subject like GP.