Group Policy: Management, Troubleshooting, and Security: For Windows Vista , Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
Practical Guidance with Detailed Coverage of Windows Vista, XP, and Server 2003This revision of the popularGroup Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirroris 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 WindowsTroubleshoot Group Policy using tools, logs, Resource Kit utilities, registry hacks, and third-party toolsUse Group Policy to secure your Windows Vista and Windows XP desktopsCreate and manage ADMX files and leverage the Group Policy Central StoreDeploy Office 2007, Office 2003, and more using Group Policy Software InstallationUtilize Windows Deployment Services to roll out new desktopsScript complex Group Policy operations, including linking, backup, restore, permissions changes and migratingSet up roaming and managed desktops between XP and Vista machinesControl hardware, restrict software, assign printers, and tweak Internet Explorer 7Coverage Includes:ADMX files, the Central Store, Offline Files Updates , Windows Deployment Services, and MoreMaster Advanced Features:Inheritance Blocking, Prioritization, Linking, Loopback Policy Processing, Security Policy Processing, Enforcing, and WMI FiltersGo Beyond Group Policy:Deploy Shadow Copies and Utilize Windows Deployment Services for Complete Protection of Your Data and SystemsAbout the SeriesThe Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Libraryequips 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.