Administering Windows Server Group Policy Training

Price
$2,995.00 USD

Duration
5 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

Group Policy is one of the most powerful tools available to enterprise IT professionals—and one of the most misunderstood. This course demystifies Group Policy and teaches you how to use it to secure, configure, and streamline the management of your organization’s Windows Server 2016 systems and Windows clients.

Through real-world scenarios and hands-on labs, you'll explore Group Policy processing architecture, implement security and administrative templates, and use PowerShell to manage and automate policies. Whether you're aiming to reduce costs, standardize configurations, or improve network security, this training will give you the experience and tools to do it confidently.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to design and implement a robust Group Policy infrastructure and use it to manage security and configuration across your environment. You’ll also gain skills in scripting, troubleshooting, and automating Group Policy using PowerShell.

  • Design and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Secure Windows environments using GPOs
  • Configure desktop environments and folder redirection
  • Deploy software using MSI and Group Policy
  • Manage Group Policy with Windows PowerShell
  • Troubleshoot Group Policy issues

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for Enterprise network staff responsible for help desk support, system administration, and network design.
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What is the Administering Windows Server Group Policy course, and is it worth it?

This course teaches you to design, secure, and automate Windows system configurations using Group Policy. It’s absolutely worth it for IT pros seeking to reduce costs, improve security, and simplify enterprise configuration management with Windows Server.

How does this course help with real-world Group Policy administration?

You’ll practice creating and troubleshooting GPOs, deploying software, configuring user environments, and using PowerShell for advanced automation—all critical tasks for Windows Server admins in real-world IT environments.

Will this course help me manage security and compliance in a Windows Server domain?

Yes. You’ll learn how to implement domain-wide security policies, configure AppLocker, enforce UAC, and secure desktops and servers with Group Policy templates and settings.

Is PowerShell covered in this course?

Absolutely. You’ll use Windows PowerShell to automate Group Policy tasks, write scripts, and implement Desired State Configuration—all essential tools for modern Windows administrators.

Is this course a prerequisite or part of a certification path?

While it doesn’t directly map to a certification, this course builds foundational skills that are highly relevant for certifications such as Windows Server Administration or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.

Learning Credits: Learning Credits can be purchased well in advance of your training date to avoid having to commit to specific courses or dates. Learning Credits allow you to secure your training budget for an entire year while eliminating the administrative headache of paying for individual classes. They can also be redeemed for a full year from the date of purchase. If you have previously purchased a Learning Credit agreement with New Horizons, you may use a portion of your agreement to pay for this class.

If you have questions about Learning Credits, please contact your Account Manager.

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Course Prerequisites

Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to Configuration Management

  • Overview of configuration management via Group Policy
  • Newer features in modern Windows versions
  • Using PowerShell for policy management

Module 2: Using Group Policy Management Tools

  • Local and domain policies
  • GPMC walkthrough
  • Group Policy refresh cycles

Module 3: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure

  • Planning and deploying GPOs
  • Managing and securing Group Policy design

Module 4: Understanding the Architecture of Group Policy Processing

  • GPO components in AD DS
  • Deployment order and processing
  • Customizing processing behavior

Module 5: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs

  • Using RSOP and logging tools
  • Backups, imports, and migration tables

Module 6: Securing Windows Using Group Policy

  • Account security and firewall settings
  • Domain security implementation
  • Exploring Windows security policies

Module 7: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy

  • UAC and malware protection
  • AppLocker configuration
  • App security best practices

Module 8: Configuring the Desktop Environment

  • Start menu, taskbar, and network settings
  • Control Panel and Windows component configurations
  • Printer and pruning management

Module 9: Implementing User State Virtualization

  • Folder redirection and offline files
  • User Experience Virtualization
  • OneDrive for Business integration

Module 10: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages

  • Using MSI and distribution points
  • Deploying with Group Policy and System Center

Module 11: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell

  • PowerShell scripting for Group Policy
  • PowerShell-based logon scripts

Module 12: Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration

  • Comparing policy settings and preferences
  • Applying preference settings

Module 13: Configuring Group Policy Preferences

  • Introduction to preferences
  • Real-world preference configuration
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

Oct 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ENROLL $2,995.00 USD
Dec 8-12
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ENROLL $2,995.00 USD
CourseID: 3601595E
 



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