Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirror for Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000

— Network administrators can streamline Windows Server 2000 and 2003 management by grouping policy settings to monitor and regulate users and the network's computers; Group Policy concepts and tools allow them to enforce rules and automate processes — Revised for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Windows XP SP2 with new material, including extensive coverage of network security — Provides background information for planning, creating, and applying Group Policy settings and offers extensive coverage of troubleshooting techniques — Includes ready-to-use scripts to automate routine administration tasks


This fully updated third edition of Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirror provides all the instruction and insight you need to take full advantage of your Active Directory with GPMC and other Group Policy tools. You'll also learn techniques for implementing IntelliMirror, making it possible for users to work safely from any location And you'll find intensive troubleshooting advice, insider tips on keeping your network secure, and hundreds of clear examples that will keep you on track and help you accomplish all your administration goals. You'll learn to:
— Create and manage all Group Policy functions within Active Directory — Understand Group Policy differences in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP / SP2, Windows 2003 and Windows 2003 / SP1 systems — Troubleshoot Group Policy using Support tools, Resource Kit utilities, log files, registry hacks, and third-party tools — Create and deploy custom settings for managing client and server systems — Manage, secure, and audit client and server systems — Script complex operations, including linking, back-up, restore, permissions changes, and migrating — Set up Local, Roaming, and Mandatory profiles — Set up and manage IntelliMirror components with Group Policy — Use Group Policy Software Installation to perform hands-off installations — Use Remote Installation Services to automate the installation of new Windows systems — Ensure the safety of your users' data with Redirected Folders and Shadow Copies
— Fully Updated to Address XP's Built-in Firewall, Working Around Windows' "Group Policy Retroactive Bug," Using the Security Configuration Wizard, and More — Master Advanced Group Policy Features: Inheritance Blocking, Prioritization, Linking, Loopback Policy Processing, Security Policy Processing, Enforcing, WMI filters, Backup & Recovery, and Migration — Use IntelliMirror Features
— Including Roaming Profiles, Redirected Folders, Offline Files, Synchronization Manager, Disk Quotas, and Software Deployment
— to Make Users More Productive — Go Beyond IntelliMirror: Deploy Shadow Copies and Remote Installations Services (RIS) for Complete Protection of Your Data and Systems and Systems