Copy Group Policy
I have a complicated Group Policy already created in our Active Directory, and need to create another nearly identical group with a few changes. How can I make a copy of this policy I already have created, rename it, and set it up so both show up under group policies in Active Directory.
I am using Windows 2000 Server.
I am using Windows 2000 Server.
Pete Long
To back up group policies you need to download and install the group policy management console
NOTE you need at least one 2003 server to run gpmc http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0a6d4c24-8cbd-4b35-9272-dd3cbfc81887&DisplayLang=en
You could try manually copying the file from the sysvol\domainname\policies
to map policy GUIDs to freindly names you need to use gptool - In the 2K resource kit is a tool called gptool that will list the GUIDS and friendly names of all the policies to execute it "gpotool /verbose" locate the GUID and it will give you the policy name
to map policy GUIDs to freindly names you need to use gptool - In the 2K resource kit is a tool called gptool that will list the GUIDS and friendly names of all the policies to execute it "gpotool /verbose" locate the GUID and it will give you the policy name
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Assuming I'm going to use Microsoft GPMC, what steps would I need to follow in order to do this? Thanks for your help so far.
Hi PeteLong,
or an xp client :) install, navigate down to your policy, right click and select backup!
Cheers!
or an xp client :) install, navigate down to your policy, right click and select backup!
Cheers!
sorry Pete - directed at wrong person
>>Assuming I'm going to use Microsoft GPMC
This white paper provides an overview of GPMC and outlines essential functionality necessary to administer Group Policy with the GPMC. Highlights include new functionality such as backup, restore, import, copy, and reporting of Group Policy objects (GPOs). These operations are fully scriptable, which lets administrators customize and automate management in an easy, cost-effective manner.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/9/c/a9c0f2b8-4803-4d63-8c32-3040d76aa98d/GPMC_Administering.doc
This white paper provides an overview of GPMC and outlines essential functionality necessary to administer Group Policy with the GPMC. Highlights include new functionality such as backup, restore, import, copy, and reporting of Group Policy objects (GPOs). These operations are fully scriptable, which lets administrators customize and automate management in an easy, cost-effective manner.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/9/c/a9c0f2b8-4803-4d63-8c32-3040d76aa98d/GPMC_Administering.doc
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@PeteLong lol its made a mockery of us all!
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