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Administrative Templates |
Files used to generate the user interface for the Group Policy settings that can be set using the Group Policy Management Editor.
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ADMX
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Windows Server 2008 Administrative Templates using the .admx extension
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asynchronous processing
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A method of processing multiple scripts at the same time, without waiting for the outcome of a previously launched script to occur. |
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Block Policy Inheritance
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A setting on a container object, such as a site, domain, or Organizational Unit, that will block all policies from parent containers from flowing to this container. It is not policy specific; it applies to all policies applied at parent levels |
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Central Store
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Single location in the SYSVOL directory containing Administrative Templates with the .admx extension |
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Computer Configuration
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A Group Policy setting that enables administrators to customize the configuration of a user’s desktop, environment, and security settings. Enforced policies are based on the computer used |
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Default Domain Controller Policy
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A policy linked to the Domain Controllers OU; its settings affect all domain controllers in the domain |
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Default Domain Policy
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A policy linked to the domain; its settings affect all users and computers in the domain |
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domain GPO
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A type of Group Policy Object associated with a domain |
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Enforce
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A setting on an individual GPO link that forces a particular GPO’s settings to flow down through the Active Directory, without being blocked by any child Organizational Units |
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folder redirection
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A setting that allows files to be redirected to a network drive for backup and makes them accessible from anywhere on the network |
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GPO inheritance Group Policy container (GPC)
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An Active Directory object that stores the properties of the GPO |
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Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
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The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that is used to create and modify Group Policies and their settings |
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Group Policy Management Editor
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The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that is used to create and modify Group Policies and their settings |
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Group Policy Object (GPO)
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Objects that contain all of the Group Policy settings that will be implemented on all user and computer objects within a site, domain, or OU |
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Group Policy template (GPT)
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A folder located in the Policies subfolder of the SYSVOL share that stores policy settings, such as security settings and script files |
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linking
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A process that applies Group Policy settings to various containers within Active Directory |
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local GPO
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A type of Group Policy Object associated with the local computer |
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Loopback Processing
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A Group Policy option that provides an alternative method of obtaining the ordered list of GPOs to be processed for the user. When set to Enabled, this setting has two options: Merge and Replace |
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LSDOU
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The sequence used to process policies: local policies, site policies, domain policies, and then Organizational Unit policies |
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Merge
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A Loopback Processing option. After all user policies run, the computer policy settings are reapplied, which allows all current GPO settings to _____ with the reapplied computer policy settings. |
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multiple local GPOs
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A new feature in Windows Vista whereby administrators can specify a different local GPO for administrators and create specific GPO settings for one or more local users configured on a workstation. |
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Node
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A subcategory of Group Policy settings |
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offline file storage
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This feature works with folder redirection to provide the ability to cache files locally. This allows files to be available even when the network is inaccessible |
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registry-based policies
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Settings that provide a consistent, secure, manageable environment that addresses the users’ needs and the organization’s administrative goals |
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Replace
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A Loopback Processing option. This option overwrites the GPO list for a user object with the GPO list for the user’s logon computer. This means that the computer policy settings remove any conflicting user policy settings |
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return on investment (ROI)
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The amount of money gained (or lost) relative to the amount of money that was invested in a particular project or technology. |
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scripts
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A managed setting that can be defined or changed through Group Policies. |
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security group filtering
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An advanced technique that enables you to apply GPO settings to only one or more users or groups within a container by selectively granting the “Apply Group Policy” permission to one or more users or security groups |
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software installation policies
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A managed setting that can be defined or changed through Group Policies. This setting can be used to ensure that users always have the latest versions of applications. If application files are inadvertently deleted, repairs are made without user intervention |
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Software Settings
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A sub node within the Computer Configuration and User Configuration nodes. The _____ folder located under the Computer Configuration node contains settings that apply to all users who log on from that specific computer. The ______ folder located under the User Configuration node contains settings that are applied to users designated by the Group Policy, regardless of the computer from which they log on to Active Directory |
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starter GPO
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A type of Group Policy that enables administrators to configure a standard set of items that will be configured by default in any GPO that is derived from a starter GPO. ______ are a new feature in Windows Server 2008 |
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synchronous processing
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Processing method whereby each policy must be read and applied completely before the next policy can be invoked |
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total cost of ownership (TCO)
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A value used to assess the cost of implementing computer software or hardware, both in terms of direct and indirect costs. _____ can be calculated based on how much ownership costs over the lifetime of a business resource |
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User Configuration |
A Group Policy setting that enables administrators to customize the configuration of a user’s desktop, environment, and security settings. Enforced policies are based on the user rather than on the computer used |
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Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
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A managed setting that can be defined or changed through Group Policies. This setting assists in rebuilding or deploying workstations quickly and efficiently in an enterprise environment |
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Windows Settings
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A subnode within the Computer Configuration and User Configuration nodes. In the Group Policy Management Editor, it contains security settings and scripts. In the User Configuration node, it contains settings related to folder redirection, security settings, and scripts that are applied to associated users. |