Getting Started with Windows Server Security

Importing GPO into SCM

An exported GPO-based policy can be imported directly into SCM. An administrator can perform the following steps to complete this task:

1. Open Microsoft Compliance Security Manager.
2. From the Import section on the right pane, select the GPO Backup (Folder) option.
   

   SCM – Import

3. In the Browse For Folder window, select the GPO backup folder. Click on OK.
4. In the GPO Name window, confirm or change the baseline name. Click on OK.
5. In the SCM Log window, you will see the status. Click on OK to close the window.
   
6. You will see the imported policy ...