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

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This cornerstone volume of the Mark Minasi Windows Series assists administrators in planning, creating, and assigning Group Policy. It combines essential background information with real-world examples to explain how components interact with each other and the network. Completely revised for Windows Server 2003 and XP, this new edition offers detailed coverage on: Group Policy Management Console; Group Policy Scripting; Windows 2003 Group Policy Resource Kit utilities; 300 new Windows 2003 policies; Migrating from Windows NT/2000 to 2003.

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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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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 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 (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #833,208 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

By	Mike Kline "mkline" (Ashburn, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

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

By	Daniel Holme "Dan Holme" (Haiku, HI, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!