50255 Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy
- 5 Days Course
- Language: English
Introduction:
Group Policy is one of the most powerful tools available to enterprise IT professionals—and one of the most misunderstood. This course demystifies Group Policy and teaches you how to use it to secure, configure, and streamline the management of your organization’s Windows Server 2016 systems and Windows clients.
Through real-world scenarios and hands-on labs, you’ll explore Group Policy processing architecture, implement security and administrative templates, and use PowerShell to manage and automate policies. Whether you’re aiming to reduce costs, standardize configurations, or improve network security, this training will give you the experience and tools to do it confidently.
Objectives:
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to design and implement a robust Group Policy infrastructure and use it to manage security and configuration across your environment. You’ll also gain skills in scripting, troubleshooting, and automating Group Policy using PowerShell.
Design and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Secure Windows environments using GPOs
Configure desktop environments and folder redirection
Deploy software using MSI and Group Policy
Manage Group Policy with Windows PowerShell
Troubleshoot Group Policy issues
Course Outline:
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
Enroll in this course
£2,975.00 – £2,995.00
