Topic:

Using Group Policy with

Windows Active Directory

Date:

October 1, 2008

8:00 - 5:00 (8 CE Hours)

RTI Dreyfuss Auditorium  (Note Change in location)

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$30/members;

$60/affiliate;

$90/non-member & non-affiliate

The book is NOT critical for the training, but it is an excellent desktop reference and guide to how Group Policy works completely.  The cost of the book is $40  - the cost on the book cover is $50, so this is a 20% discount.  You can see the book here: http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/9556.aspx.  If you are interested in purchasing a book, please contact Lisa Mueller @ lisa.mueller@pgnmail.com.

Group Policy is the only way to manage and secure Windows servers and desktops in a Windows Active Directory environment. This all-day course will go over the foundations, basics, and key configurations for Group Policy. The class will go beyond the basics to decrypt how to properly design, implement, and manage Group Policy. With over 5000 settings available in a single Group Policy Object, a large number of settings will be covered in the class, including settings that can eliminate logon scripts, reduce power consumption costs, configure desktops consistently, and of course, secure servers and desktops. The class is presented by Group Policy MVP and MSPress Group Policy Resource Kit author, Derek Melber.

Derek Melber (MCSE, MVP) is President and CTO of BrainCore.Net. As one of only 8 MVPs in the world on Group Policy, Derek’s company is often called upon to develop end-to-end solutions regarding Group Policy and security for companies. Derek is one of only a few in the industry that has a deep knowledge of Group Policy, Group Policy Preferences (AKA PolicyMaker), and Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM). Derek is the author of the The Group Policy Resource Kit by Microsoft Press. This book covers all aspects of the new features provided for Group Policy in Windows Server 2008 and Vista.  Derek is a contributing editor for WindowSecurity.com, RIAG Journal, IT Audit newsletter, and various other publications. You will most likely see Derek at one of the many conferences that he speaks at including TechMentor, Windows Connections, MISTI, or the IIA. Derek provides Windows security training through MISTI and also delivers custom training and speaking on nearly all Windows topics. You can reach Derek at derekm@braincore.net.