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Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy (M50255)

Code: M50255

Duration: 5 Day

$2995 USD

Overview
Delivery Format
Class Schedule
Goals
Outline
Labs
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites

OVERVIEW

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.

DELIVERY FORMAT

This course is available in the following formats:

Virtual Classroom

Duration: 5 Day

Virtual Classroom Fit

Duration: 5 Day

Classroom

Duration: 5 Day

CLASS SCHEDULE

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Apr 01 2024 - Apr 05 2024 \| 08:30 - 16:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: May 20 2024 - May 24 2024 \| 08:30 - 16:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Jun 03 2024 - Jun 07 2024 \| 08:30 - 16:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Jul 15 2024 - Jul 19 2024 \| 08:30 - 16:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Jul 22 2024 - Jul 26 2024 \| 11:30 - 19:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Aug 12 2024 - Aug 16 2024 \| 08:30 - 16:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Aug 19 2024 - Aug 23 2024 \| 11:30 - 19:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Sep 23 2024 - Sep 27 2024 \| 08:30 - 16:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Sep 30 2024 - Oct 04 2024 \| 11:30 - 19:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Oct 07 2024 - Oct 11 2024 \| 08:30 - 16:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Oct 14 2024 - Oct 18 2024 \| 11:30 - 19:30 EDT Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Nov 04 2024 - Nov 08 2024 \| 11:30 - 19:30 EST Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995
Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom Date: Nov 11 2024 - Nov 15 2024 \| 08:30 - 16:30 EST Location: Online Course Length: 5 Day	$ 2995

GOALS

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

OUTLINE

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

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

LABS

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

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

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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

PREREQUISITES

Experience with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008/12 environments and a fundamental understanding of Active Directory

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