This in-depth training course enables you to master the implementation and administration of Group Policies (GPO) and Preferences (GPP) in a Windows environment, including client (Windows 10, 8, 7) and server (2019 to 2008 R2) versions.
Participants will learn about the structure and operation of GPOs, the differences between local policies and Active Directory domains, and best practices for compatibility, security and desktop governance. The GPO Management Console (GPMC), ADMX templates, WMI filters and GPO-based application deployment are also covered.
GPP preferences for automating tasks such as disk and printer assignment, registry modification, task scheduling and service management are covered in detail. The use of PowerShell for GPO administration is also included, to facilitate recurring tasks and large-scale deployments.
Duration
3 days
Schedule
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Regular fee
$1,485
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$1,335
Objectives of the training
To provide the knowledge and skills required to administer Active Directory using group policies and preferences in Windows Server ADS 2019 / 2016 / 2012 R2 / 2008 R2 networks and Windows 7, 8 and 10 workstations.Targeted audience
Administrator responsible for workstation management (minimum of Level 2 OR server OR Active Directory Administrator).Prerequisite
Practical experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory and desktop management.Trainers
Upcoming information
Course architecture
- How Group Policy Objects (GPOs) work; using preferences
- Analysis of scenarios for migration to Windows 10
- Compatibility of GPO/GPP with Windows 10, 8, 7 and Windows Server 2019 / 2016 / 2012 R2 / 2008 R2
- Differences between GPOs (strategy) and GPPs (preferences)
- Security features provided by GPOs
- Differences between local policies and Active Directory domain policies
- Validation of domain controller health to support GPOs
- ADMX administrative models and interface languages
- Using the new Group Policy Management Console with RSAT under Windows 10 and/or Server 2019 / 2016
- Using GPOs to deploy applications (Office)
- Using group filters and WMI
- Saving, restoring and importing a GPO
- Documentation and validation of strategies
- Configuring firewalls with GPOs
- Replacing disk and printer connection scripts with GPP (Group Policy Preferences)
- Managing services with GPPs
- Managing local groups with GPPs
- Managing registry keys with GPPs
- Managing scheduled tasks with GPPs
- Using PowerShell for managing GPOs.
Training Notes
The course material is in English.
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
Request a quoteDuration
3 days
Schedule
See training dates for details
Regular fee
$1,485
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$1,335
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
Request a quote