50255 Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy
In this course you will learn how to reduce costs & increase efficiencies in your network. You will discover how to consolidate the administration of an enterprise IT infrastructure with Group Policy, & you will learn to control & manage computer systems.
PREREQUISITES
Experience with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012 environments and a fundamental understanding of Active Directory
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TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Enterprise network staff responsible for help desk support, system administration, and network design.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this course, students will have knowledge about:
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
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COURSE OUTLINE
1 - INTRODUCTION TO CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
Configuration Management Overview
Configuration Management Using Group Policy
Group Policy Features Introduced with Later Versions of Windows
Using Windows PowerShell in the Configuration Management Process
Lab: Introducing Configuration Management
2 - USING GROUP POLICY MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Local and Domain Policies
Using Group Policy Management Console
Understanding Group Policy Refresh
Lab: Using Group Policy Management Tools
3 - DESIGNING A GROUP POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE
Design Stages for a Group Policy Infrastructure
Planning your Group Policy Design
Designing Your Group Policy Solution
Deploying Your Group Policy Solution
Managing Your Group Policy Solution
Lab: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure
4 - UNDERSTANDING THE ARCHITECTURE OF GROUP POLICY PROCESSING
Group Policy Components in AD DS
Understanding the Group Policy Deployment Order
Modifying Group Policy Processing
Lab: Understanding the Group Policy Processing Architecture
5 - TROUBLESHOOTING AND BACKING UP GPOS
Using Group Policy Troubleshooting Tools
Integration of RSoP Functionality
Using Logging Options
Backing Up, Restoring, Importing, and Copying GPOs
Building Migration Tables
Lab: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs
6 - SECURING WINDOWS USING GROUP POLICY
Exploring the Windows Security Architecture
Securing User Accounts
Exploring Security Policies
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Implementing Domain Security
Security Policy Options for Window Client and Windows Server
Lab: Securing Windows Using Group Policy
7 - IMPLEMENTING APPLICATION SECURITY USING GROUP POLICY
Managing UAC Settings
Defending Against Malware
Using AppLocker to Restrict Software
Implementing Windows 8 App Security Settings
Lab: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy
8 - CONFIGURING THE DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT WITH GROUP POLICY
Exploring Script Types and Controlling Script Execution
Defining the Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar Settings
Defining the Control Panel Settings
Defining the Windows Components Settings
Configuring the Printer Management and Pruning Settings
Defining the Network Settings
Discovering the new Group Policy Settings
Lab: Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy
9 - IMPLEMENTING USER STATE VIRTUALIZATION
Configuring Folder Redirection
Managing Offline Files
Implementing User Experience Virtualization
OneDrive for Business
Lab: Implementing User State Virtualization
10 - ASSIGNING AND PUBLISHING SOFTWARE PACKAGES
Using MSI Packages to Distribute Software
Using Group Policy as a Software Deployment Method
Deploying Software
Setting Up Distribution Points
Using the Systems Center Configuration Manager to Distribute Software
Lab: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages
11 - CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT WITH WINDOWS POWERSHELL
Introducing Windows PowerShell
Using Windows PowerShell
Writing PowerShell Scripts
Windows PowerShell Library for Group Policy
Windows PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts
Lab: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell
12 - IMPLEMENTING POWERSHELL DESIRED STATE CONFIGURATION
Introducing Group Policy Preferences
Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings
Options for Applying Preferences
Configure Preference Settings
Lab: Using PowerShell Desired State Configuration
13 - CONFIGURING GROUP POLICY PREFERENCES
Introducing Group Policy Preferences
Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings
Options for Applying Preferences
Configuring Preferences Settings
Lab: Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
