Exclude Domain Controller in GPO
I edited the Default Domain Policy in GPO but want to exclude the Domain Controller (same server with the with the GPO and Active Directory on it).
After some research I found a few ways to exclude computers but non seem to work.
I have already:
1) Added the actual server to the security tab and checked off Deny to Apply Group Policy as well as Read -- This had no effect
2) I then added the groups Domain Controllers and Enterprise Exchange Servers ( the only 2 security groups AD says the server is a member of) with the same 2 Deny options checked off -- Again no effect on the server.
Of course I issued the gpupdate/force after each change, loggged off and back on again.
HOW do I exclude the server from the GPO????
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After some research I found a few ways to exclude computers but non seem to work.
I have already:
1) Added the actual server to the security tab and checked off Deny to Apply Group Policy as well as Read -- This had no effect
2) I then added the groups Domain Controllers and Enterprise Exchange Servers ( the only 2 security groups AD says the server is a member of) with the same 2 Deny options checked off -- Again no effect on the server.
Of course I issued the gpupdate/force after each change, loggged off and back on again.
HOW do I exclude the server from the GPO????
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Thanks AD Man,
I followed your instructions but I did not have a Copy option so I used cscript copygpo.wsf which worked fine.
Now I am trying to roll back the Default Domain Policy to its original out of box state but do not have the option to "Change Control" as indicated here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb964252.aspx
I have been searching for a while now trying to download AGPM 4.0 but cant find the damn download anywhere, just documents on microsoft's tech site about it.
I am running SBS 2003; any ideas or do I have to open every single section in the default and reset it manually?
Thanks,
Mike
I followed your instructions but I did not have a Copy option so I used cscript copygpo.wsf which worked fine.
Now I am trying to roll back the Default Domain Policy to its original out of box state but do not have the option to "Change Control" as indicated here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb964252.aspx
I have been searching for a while now trying to download AGPM 4.0 but cant find the damn download anywhere, just documents on microsoft's tech site about it.
I am running SBS 2003; any ideas or do I have to open every single section in the default and reset it manually?
Thanks,
Mike
The reason that you can't just download AGPM is because it is part of the MDOP (microsoft desktop optimization pack). It is only available to Technet and Msdn subscribers. it is a licensed product.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/mdop/default.aspx
Unfortunately, unless you have a backup of the gpo that you are trying to roll back you will have to configure the gpo manuallly setitng each policy within gpo to "not configured" and forcing a group policy update. There is a tool called "specops gpupdate" that will allow you force a gpupdate across all system in your domain, or in a organizational unit. I suggest that you check this out if you want to send out a group policy update to every client or a subset of clients. I have used this in my production environment and works well for forcing a group policy update to all clients at once.
Specops gpupdate
MAKE SURE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTURCTIONS.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/mdop/default.aspx
I'm sorry if this is a inconvenience.
You have access to the GPMC tool within Administrative tools.
If you do not, it can be obtained at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0a6d4c24-8cbd-4b35-9272-dd3cbfc81887&displaylang=en
Once installed it has a hierarchical display of your domain, OUs and GPOs.
Since you seem to have it resolved, I'll add what I think your question dealt with.
You do not need to copy the existing Default domain policy since it is applied.
What you need to do in these cases is create a new empty policy and then make the settings changes you wish to achieve. once you apply the new GPO, the items you change will be cumulative.
There are caveats dealing with password policy as I mentioned before that can only be applied/controlled in SBS 203 from within the default domain/dc policy.
It probably is simpler to go back and undo the settings you made.
There is a way to reset Default Domain and Default domain controll policy:
http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/how-can-i-restore-the-contents-of-the-default-domain-and-default-domain-controller-dc-group-policy-objects-gpos-.aspx
A good set of tools you might find useful if not already part of your install are the Windows 2003 support tools: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=96a35011-fd83-419d-939b-9a772ea2df90&displaylang=en
and windows 2003 resource kit and other tools can be found at:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb405955
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals
You could also use the tools Microsoft provides to analyze your setup:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940439
If you do not, it can be obtained at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=0a6d4c24-8cbd-4b35-9272-dd3cbfc81887&displaylang=en
Once installed it has a hierarchical display of your domain, OUs and GPOs.
Since you seem to have it resolved, I'll add what I think your question dealt with.
You do not need to copy the existing Default domain policy since it is applied.
What you need to do in these cases is create a new empty policy and then make the settings changes you wish to achieve. once you apply the new GPO, the items you change will be cumulative.
There are caveats dealing with password policy as I mentioned before that can only be applied/controlled in SBS 203 from within the default domain/dc policy.
It probably is simpler to go back and undo the settings you made.
There is a way to reset Default Domain and Default domain controll policy:
http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/how-can-i-restore-the-contents-of-the-default-domain-and-default-domain-controller-dc-group-policy-objects-gpos-.aspx
A good set of tools you might find useful if not already part of your install are the Windows 2003 support tools: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=96a35011-fd83-419d-939b-9a772ea2df90&displaylang=en
and windows 2003 resource kit and other tools can be found at:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb405955
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals
You could also use the tools Microsoft provides to analyze your setup:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940439
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Anrold,
Worked like a charm! You both were great...
Many thanks
Worked like a charm! You both were great...
Many thanks
ASKER
Thank you so much for the quick response!. Before I go crazy with this I have a few questions. I understand what you are saying but feel the need to let you know I am not a trained IT guy, I'm self taught trying to run a domain in a medium sized family owned service company so some of my questions may be elementary!
1) Can I roll back the policy automatically back to defaults or do I need to do it manually?
2) Can I copy the existing GPO I used automatically to a new one or do i need to recreate it from scratch?
3) Can I used the existing SBS Client Computer GPO or does it need to be created from scratch?
Thank you so much!