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Printer mapping in active directory

I am switching print servers on my network and I assistance on:

1) mapping printers on user's desktop via gpo or scripts in active directory.
2) removing printers settings from desktops/laptops via gpo or scripts in active directory.

I am running active directory 2008, the new print server resides on windows 2008 R2 64 bit.

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Kent Dyer

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KenMcF

Take a look at Group Policy Preferences. You will be able to install, update and delete your printers.

http://www.msserveradmin.com/the-one-reason-you-should-use-group-policy-preferences/

Malajlo

GPO is most elegant way.
It takes some adminisitration, but it works.

BTW: How to publish 25 printers to 100 users? Make 25 GPO or publish all printers in one GPO and set security on printers? I decided for last option except warnings (Access denied) in event log makes me a little nervous.

jrobillard

three option
1- using vbs like SIM50 said
2- using pushprinterconnection to push the printer
3- takeDeploying printer option on win2k3 / win2k8 server have

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Deploying-Printers-Group-Policy-Windows-R2.html

Malajlo

Forgot to say... If you want to deploy using GPO on XP computers, you must install GPO extension for XP (optional update).

Maquinaloca

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