Course details
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.
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
- 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
- New Settings for Windows 8 Client and Windows Server 2012
- 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
- Using Windows PowerShell
- Writing PowerShell Scripts
- Windows PowerShell Library for Group Policy
- Windows PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts
- Using PowerShell Desired State Configuration
- Lab: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell
12 - Creating and Deploying Administrative Templates
- Introducing Administrative Templates
- Legacy ADM Templates
- Managing ADMX Templates
- Converting and Creating Custom ADMX Templates
- Using the ADMX Central Store
- Lab: Creating and Deploying Administrative Templates
13 - Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Introducing Group Policy Preferences
- Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings
- Configuring Preferences Settings
- Lab: Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Target Audience: 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
Course Location
About New Horizons Ireland
With a very convenient location next to Jervis street in Dublin 1, we offer a wide range of IT and business skills courses and we can also send our instructors to your location.
We are 100% Irish owned, but we are also part of the largest independent IT Training Provider, New Horizons Computer Learning Centres who deliver more courses than any other IT training company.
Because we're local, we understand the needs of business and individuals in our community. Whether you choose to take classes in person or online, you're always welcome to call or stop by.
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