50255: Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy Training

This module describes the basis of what configuration management is and how it functions.

Lab1: Introducing Configuration Management

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module describes the differences between local and domain policies and the Group Policy management tools you can use to manage these policies. This module also describes the Group Policy refresh process and how to manually force a refresh ahead of the default interval.

Lab1: Using Group Policy Management Tools

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module details the steps a successful Group Policy deployment should follow, linking your design to how your company can best use the features. Essential network components and security design are also defined.

Lab1: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module details the concepts that you must grasp in order to troubleshoot Group Policy. The module also describes the options that are available to change the standard Group Policy processing sequence.

Lab1: Understanding the Group Policy Processing Architecture

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module explains how to use the RSoP tools to determine whether policies are being processed in the correct manner. This module discusses how to use the available tools to troubleshoot policy issues; back up, restore, import, copy, and search for GPOs; and migrate GPOs from one domain to another.

Lab1: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module defines the Windows security model and describes the process of using Group Policy to implement user account, computer account, and domain security.

Lab1: Securing Windows Using Group Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module describes the process of securing applications in a Windows environment. It also explains how to implement UAC (User Account Control) to help prevent users from running unauthorized software, reducing the likelihood that viruses, Trojan horses, or spyware might intrude upon the environment.

Lab1: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module explains many of the settings that are available to configure and restrict the user desktop environment, such as Control Panel restrictions, Start Menu settings, and Windows Explorer configuration.

Lab1: Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module explains the different options available to maintain the user's personal files and settings.

Lab1: Implementing User State Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module explains how to use Group Policy for deploying software.

Lab1: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module explains how to navigate and use basic Windows PowerShell commands and how to use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy. It also explains how you can use PowerShell logon scripts with Group Policy.

Lab1: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module will describe what DSC is all about and how to implement DSC to manage systems on the network.

Lab1: Using PowerShell Desired State Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

This module describes the function of Group Policy Preferences. You will learn how to combine Preferences and Policies, and how Preferences are different from Policies.

Lab1: Configuring Group Policy Preferences

After completing this module, students will be able to: