Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
Module 5: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs
- Using Group Policy Troubleshooting Tools
- Integration of RSoP Functionality
- Group Policy Logging Options
- Backing Up, Restoring, Importing, and Copying GPOs
- Building Migration Tables
- Lab : Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs
Module 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
- Security Policy Options for Window Client and Windows Server
- Lab : Securing Windows Using Group Policy
Module 7: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy
- Managing UAC Settings
- Defending Against Malware
- Using AppLocker to Restrict Software
- Implementing Windows App Security Settings
- Lab : Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy
Module 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
- Discovering the new Group Policy Settings
- Lab : Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy
Module 9: Implementing User State Virtualization
- Configuring Folder Redirection
- Managing Offline Files
- Implementing User Experience Virtualization
- OneDrive for Business
- Lab : Implementing User State Virtualization
Module 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
Module 11: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell
- Introducing Windows PowerShell
- Using Windows PowerShell
- Writing PowerShell Scripts
- Windows PowerShell Library for Group Policy
- Windows PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts
- Lab : Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell
Module 12: Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration
- Introducing Group Policy Preferences
- Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings
- Options for Applying Preferences
- Configure Preference Settings
- Lab : Using PowerShell Desired State Configuration
Module 13: Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Introducing Group Policy Preferences
- Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings
- Options for Applying Preferences
- Configuring Preferences Settings
- Lab : Configuring Group Policy Preferences
