Download - Module 15: Manage the Windows ® Small Business Server 2008 Environment Using Group Policy
Module 15:Manage the Windows® Small Business Server
2008 Environment Using Group Policy
Module 15: Manage the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Environment Using Group Policy
• Administering the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network Using Group Policy
• Managing Group Policies in the GPMC
• Auditing Security Events
• Deploying Software Using Group Policy Management
• Troubleshooting Group Policy in Windows Server 2008
Lesson 1: Administering the Windows SBS 2008 Network Using Group Policy
Administer Group Policies in a Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 environment.
What is Group Policy?
Terminology
Common Uses of Group Policy Capabilities
What’s New in Windows Server® 2008 Group Policy?
Filters
Basic searching and filtering of titles, explanation text,
and comments
Basic searching and filtering of titles, explanation text,
and comments
Starter GPOs
Commenting
Commenting will aid in management and troubleshooting
Commenting will aid in management and troubleshooting
Group Policy Preferences
Group Policy Preferences offer control over a computer that was only possible using scripts or third-party tools in the past
Group Policy Preferences offer control over a computer that was only possible using scripts or third-party tools in the past
Advanced Group Policy Management
Default GPOs in Small Business Server 2008
Active Directory and Group Policies
Active Directory Users
and Groups
Active Directory Users
and GroupsGroupPolicy
Management Console
GroupPolicy
Management Console
Lesson 2: Managing Group Policies in the GPMC
Configure Group Policies using the GPMC.
Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
Demonstration: Configure Group Policies
• In this demonstration you will learn how to configure and administer group policies, including:
• Creating a group policy
• Linking a group policy
• Editing a group policy
• Deleting a group policy
• Enforcing a group policy
• Disabling a group policy
• Creating a resultant set of policy
Lesson 3: Auditing Security Events
Configure object auditing using Group Policy.
Tracking Events Using Audit Policy
Enable Auditing on a Folder Object
Auditing Object AccessAuditing Object Access
Demonstration: Enable Auditing
In this demonstration you will learn how to enable audit settings for object access.
Lesson 4: Deploying Software Using GroupPolicy Management
Configure software applications for deployment using Group Policy.
Software Settings
Assign orpublish
PublishInstallation package
Using Group Policy
User configuration Computer configuration
Demonstration: Creating Installation Packages
In this demonstration you will learn how to create an installation package for Group Policy deployment.
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Group Policy in Windows Server 2008
Troubleshooting GPOs.
Troubleshooting Tools
TroubleshootGPO
Common GPO Issues
Lab: Manage Group Policies
• Exercise 1: Creating and Managing GPOs
• Exercise 2: Tracking Security Events
• Exercise 3: Modify Account Policies
• Exercise 4: Deploy Software Using GPOs
Logon information
Virtual machineSBS 2008 Server
Vista Office
User name Gregory
Password Pa$$w0rd
Estimated time: 60 minutes
Lab Scenario
• Being the administrator of A.Datum, you are asked to enable auditing on some of the critical company folders. The company would also like to have users’ desktops managed, standardize desktops, and lock down desktop users’ rights.
• You have received a new software package that needs to be deployed in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
Lab Review
• How is a GPO linked to a domain or OU?
• What parts of a GPO are not backed up?
• What steps are involved in order to audit an object?
• Where can auditing information be reviewed?
• What permissions should users and groups have on an administrative share when using Group Policy to deploy software?
Module Summary
• In this module you have learned to:
• Administer the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Network using Group Policy.
• Manage group policies in the GPMC.
• Audit security events.
• Deploy software using Group Policy Management.
• Troubleshoot Group Policy in Windows Server 2008.
Module Review and Takeaways
• Review Questions
• Common Issues and Troubleshooting Tips
• Real-world Issues and Scenarios
• Best Practices
• Tools
Course Evaluation