Group Policy Documentation Survival Guide

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The latest version of the links below can be found here, or download a PDF version here.  Don't ask me where they got that US-Army-looking-font in the PDF... it probably wouldn't have been my first choice ;)

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Group Policy Documentation Essentials

These links help you get started with Group Policy.

Learn

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Group Policy TechCenter: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=109523

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Group Policy Frequently Asked Questions: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=75191

Evaluate

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“Group Policy” topic in Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106707
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TechNet Virtual Lab: Managing Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 and Windows Vista Using Group Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=92472

Deploy

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Planning and Deploying Group Policy (Windows Server 2008): https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=115686
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Deploying Group Policy Using Windows Vista: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=77080

Troubleshoot

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Group Policy troubleshooting content (Windows Server 2008): https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=110245
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Your Guide to Group Policy Troubleshooting (Windows Server 2003): https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=108869

Script and Download

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Group Policy Script Center: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=66013
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Top Group Policy Downloads: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=75194

Connect with Community and Learn on Demand

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Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Forum: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=110249
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Group Policy Team Blog: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=75192
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Group Policy Webcasts: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=75195
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Microsoft Technical Chats: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=90818

What’s New in Group Policy

Group Policy Preferences

Want to know what’s new in Group Policy? These links help you learn about the latest features and relevant tools for Group Policy in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.

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Group Policy Preferences Frequently Asked Questions: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106064
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Group Policy Preferences Overview: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=103735
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Group Policy Preferences Client-Side Extensions: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=115691

Starter Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

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“Group Policy” topic in Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106707
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Starter GPOs: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=115692

Administrative Templates for Windows Server 2008

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Administrative templates: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=115693
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Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista with SP1: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106147

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows Vista Service Pack 1

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Description of RSAT for Windows Vista SP1 (Knowledge Base article 941314): https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=116179
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RSAT for Windows Vista with SP1 32-bit Edition: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=115118
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RSAT for Windows Vista with SP1 64-bit Edition: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=116472

Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM)

These links help you get started with AGPM.

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AGPM Web site: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=100757
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Advanced Group Policy Management Overview: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106067
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Step-by-Step Guide for Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management 2.5: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106069
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Operations Guide for Advanced Group Policy Management: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106068