Task 2: Design OU Configuration for Group Policy Application

OUs can be created to apply Group Policy settings to a specific subset of computers or users. By default, all objects in an OU will receive the settings contained in an applied GPO.

With the OU design complete from a delegation (or operations) perspective, the next step is to revise the OU design to account for any unique circumstances that Group Policy settings may introduce. For example, from a delegation perspective, an OU may be established called "Workstations" to delegate permissions to manage all workstations. When Group Policy considerations are applied, there may be a need for a desktop OU and a mobile OU to reflect the different policy needs for desktops and notebooks. In ...

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