MANAGING WINDOWS ENVIRONMENTS WITH GROUP POLICY (M50255)

Microsoft

MANAGING WINDOWS ENVIRONMENTS WITH GROUP POLICY (M50255)

Master Group Policy features of Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 client.

In this course-currently the only offering in the market devoted to Group Policy training-you will learn how to reduce costs and increase efficiencies in your network. You will discover how to consolidate the administration of an enterprise IT infrastructure with Group Policy, and learn to control and manage computer systems and domain users running Windows Server and Windows clients. Create Group Policies, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best practices when deploying software packages. Walk away with the experience and tools needed to optimize your enterprise systems and networks.

Who should take this course

Enterprise network staff responsible for help desk support, system administration, and network design.

Outlines

Introduction to Configuration Management

Explore default Policy Settings
Explore Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 Interface
Group Policy Management Tools

Working with Multiple Local Policies
Installing the GPMC on Windows Operating Systems
Basic Group Policy Management
Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure

Creating an Organizational Unit (OU) Structure for Group Policy
Delegating GPO Management
Creating Starter GPOs
Group Policy Processing Architecture

Working with Multiple GPO Levels
Using the Block Inheritance and Enforce Options
Implementing Security Filtering
Creating a WMI Filter
Working with Loopback Processing
Troubleshooting and Backing UpGPOs

Using Tools for Troubleshooting
Backing Up and Restoring GPOs
Use Command Line Tools to Perform GPO Maintenance
Securing Windows Using Group Policy

Using the Security Compliance Manager
Configuring Enterprise Auditing through Group Policy
Configuring Restricted Groups
Using Security Templates
Creating a Windows Firewall Policy
Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy

Implementing UAC
Using AppLocker to Restrict Software
Configure Windows Defender with Group Policy
Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy

Using Logon Scripts
Configuring Desktop Settings
Managing Windows Components
Configuring Printers with Group Policy
Managing Network Settings
Implementing User State Virtualization

Preparing for Folder Redirection, Offline Files, and UE-V
Configuring Folder Redirection
Managing Offline Files
Implementing User Experience Virtualization
Assigning and Publishing Software Packages

Preparing for Distribution
Creating Custom Software Packages Repackaging Applications
Deploying Software Packages
Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell

Exploring Windows PowerShell
Using Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration

Writing a PowerShell Desired State Configuration Script
Creating and Implementing a DSC
Configuring Group Policy Preferences

Implementing Computer Preferences
Implementing User Preferences

Lab Outlines:

Introduction to Configuration Management

Explore default Policy Settings
Explore Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 Interface
Group Policy Management Tools

Working with Multiple Local Policies
Installing the GPMC on Windows Operating Systems
Basic Group Policy Management
Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure

Creating an Organizational Unit (OU) Structure for Group Policy
Delegating GPO Management
Creating Starter GPOs
Group Policy Processing Architecture

Working with Multiple GPO Levels
Using the Block Inheritance and Enforce Options
Implementing Security Filtering
Creating a WMI Filter
Working with Loopback Processing
Troubleshooting and Backing UpGPOs

Using Tools for Troubleshooting
Backing Up and Restoring GPOs
Use Command Line Tools to Perform GPO Maintenance
Securing Windows Using Group Policy

Using the Security Compliance Manager
Configuring Enterprise Auditing through Group Policy
Configuring Restricted Groups
Using Security Templates
Creating a Windows Firewall Policy
Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy

Implementing UAC
Using AppLocker to Restrict Software
Configure Windows Defender with Group Policy
Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy

Using Logon Scripts
Configuring Desktop Settings
Managing Windows Components
Configuring Printers with Group Policy
Managing Network Settings
Implementing User State Virtualization

Preparing for Folder Redirection, Offline Files, and UE-V
Configuring Folder Redirection
Managing Offline Files
Implementing User Experience Virtualization
Assigning and Publishing Software Packages

Preparing for Distribution
Creating Custom Software Packages Repackaging Applications
Deploying Software Packages
Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell

Exploring Windows PowerShell
Using Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration

Writing a PowerShell Desired State Configuration Script
Creating and Implementing a DSC
Configuring Group Policy Preferences

Implementing Computer Preferences
Implementing User Preferences

$2995

Certificate

Yes

Perquisites

Course Details

Features and functions of Group Policy
Use Group Policy management tools to manage security policies
Design a Group Policy infrastructure
Group Policy processing architecture
Back up, restore, import, and copy Group Policy Objects through the Group Policy
Management Console
Use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy
Implement security using Group Policy
Configure the desktop environment with Group Policy
Configure roaming profiles and Folder Redirection
Assign and publish software packages
Implement AppLocker and software restriction policies
Create and deploy Administrative Templates
Configure Group Policy preferences

MANAGING WINDOWS ENVIRONMENTS WITH GROUP POLICY (M50255)