GPO: force updates from the console

Since Windows 2012, it is possible to force the update of group policies from the Group Policy Management console.

It is no longer necessary to go through all the computers and do a gpudapte.

To work, the firewall must allow RPC calls to pass.

Force update of GPOs remotely

1. Open the Group Policy Management console.

Console GPO

2. Go to UO 1 to update and right click on it and click Update Group Policy… 2.

Forcer la mise à jour depuis la console

3. Click Yes 1 to validate the GPO update.

Confirmer l'action

4. Wait while console contacts servers.

mise à jour en cours

5. The update of group policies has been forced on workstations from the console without needing to connect to the servers.

Mise à jour terminée

Romain Drouche
System Architect | MCSE: Core Infrastructure
IT infrastructure expert with over 15 years of field experience. Currently a Systems and Networks Project Manager and Information Systems Security (ISS) expert, I use my expertise to ensure the reliability and security of technological environments.

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