Course Description

Course Overview

Managing Windows Environment with Group Policy is a comprehensive training program designed for IT professionals and system administrators to gain expertise in using Group Policy to manage and configure Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 client environments. Participants will learn how to create and implement Group Policy objects (GPOs), manage security settings, deploy software, and enforce configurations to ensure efficient and secure management of Windows environments.

Prerequisites

To excel in this course, participants should have a fundamental understanding of Windows Server administration and Windows client operating systems. Familiarity with basic networking concepts and Active Directory is essential. Prior experience with Group Policy and its core concepts will be highly beneficial.

Methodology

The course will be delivered through a combination of instructor-led lectures, practical demonstrations, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to dedicated lab environments for hands-on practice, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios. The course will be led by experienced instructors with expertise in Group Policy management, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Group Policy
• Understanding the role and benefits of Group Policy in Windows environments
• Overview of Group Policy components and architecture
• Identifying Group Policy processing order and precedence
• Creating and Managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Creating GPOs and linking them to Active Directory containers
• Configuring GPO settings and filtering policies based on user and computer objects
• Implementing GPO inheritance and blocking
• Configuring User and Computer Security Settings
• Managing user rights, permissions, and security options with Group Policy
• Implementing password and account policies
• Configuring Windows Firewall settings with GPOs
• Deploying Software with Group Policy
• Creating software distribution packages and assigning them to users or computers
• Implementing software installation and maintenance options
• Troubleshooting software deployment issues
• Managing Windows 10 Client Settings
• Configuring Windows 10 settings using Group Policy
• Implementing security and privacy settings for Windows 10 clients
• Managing Windows Update and Windows Defender configurations

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Effectively manage and configure Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 client environments with Group Policy.
• Create and implement Group Policy objects for efficient policy management.
• Configure user and computer security settings to enhance system security.
• Deploy and manage software installations and updates with Group Policy.
• Manage Windows 10 client settings using Group Policy for consistent configurations.

Labs

• Creating and Linking Group Policy Objects
• Configuring User and Computer Security Settings
• Deploying Software with Group Policy
• Managing Windows 10 Client Settings with Group Policy