Chapter 6. Using the GPMC

The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) has been around for a long time, in technology years anyway. Microsoft introduced the GPMC as a revolutionary free tool soon after the release of Windows Server 2003. The tool has not seen many advancements, until now. With Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, the GPMC provides new functions and features that administrators have desired for a long time.

The GPMC now provides a better interface for viewing the huge variety of Group Policy settings. The new filters and searching capabilities allow for a more efficient view of the Group Policy settings; they also allow you to focus on nearly ...

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