GPO Links

GPO links are the key to deploying GPOs to a predetermined set of Active Directory computers/users. GPO links define where the particular policy or policies will be applied in terms of the Active Directory domain and site hierarchy design.

GPOs can be linked to Active Directory sites, domains, and OUs. Also, a single GPO can be linked to multiple sites, domains, and OUs in a single forest. This gives administrators the flexibility to create a single policy and apply it to several different sets of computers and users within an Active Directory forest.

The design of the Active Directory infrastructure, including site design, domain and tree design, and OU hierarchy, is critical to streamlining targeted GPO application. Careful planning ...

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