Apply a GPO to an Active Directory Group

Introduction In this article, I will explain how to apply a Group Policy (GPO) to an Active Directory group that contains multiple users. The tutorial also applies in case you want to apply the policy to a particular user. Prerequisites Have created the Active Directory group Having created the strategy The policy must be correctly …

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GPO: Installing the FusionInventory Agent

Following the many messages that I can see on the forum regarding the installation of the FusionInventory agent, I will explain how I have been proceeding for several years. In this article, I will explain how to install the FusionInventory agent using a script that runs when the computer starts up. It is possible to …

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WSUS: Set up client-side targeting

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Presentation The client-side targeting on WSUS, when enabled, allows you to directly assign to a group declare in the console. This declaration is not done GPO or by modifying the register of the customer workstation. Once activated, it is no longer possible to change the assignment of a station by hand from the WSUS console. …

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GPO: Run a script when the computer starts

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Presentation In this article, we will see how to set up a script that runs at startup of the post using Group Policy (GPO). The advantage of using this type of script is that it is executed with the Administrators rights, which makes it possible to launch software installations on the workstation without any elevation …

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Printer mapping: GPO and Script

When setting up an Active Directory, one of the things you want to set up automatically is the mapping of printers to users. Prerequisite: Have a server with the Print Service role (optional). It is possible to share a printer from the control panel. Have one or more shared printers. As for the mapping of …

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GPO: disable access to previous versions

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In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to disable access to previous versions from client computers by GPO in an active directory environment. Although convenient, this feature in case of user error can do some damage. As a reminder, in normal operation, access to previous versions is available by right-clicking on the folder. The GPO I …

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GPO: Disable Server Manager at Logon

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When logging on to a Windows Server (since 2008), the server manager opens automatically, but you do not necessarily need it. Personally, I even find that it tends to slow down the system. In this tutorial, we will see how to disable it with Group Policy (GPO) in an Active Directory environment. GPO: disable the …

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GPO: Make users administrator of their computer

Presentation In this tutorial, we are going to have how to set up a GPO to make the admin domain users of their computer. The goal is to add the Domain Users group in the Administrators 1 group of the user station. The Domain Admins group is already a member of the group. Group Policy …

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WSUS – Installation and configuration – Windows Server Update Service

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Introduction Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) is a built-in role in Windows Server, which enables the implementation of a Microsoft Updates distribution system internally. The benefits of WSUS: Prerequisites The server does not have to be in a domain. Before you start installing and configuring WSUS, I recommend that you list the Microsoft products you …

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