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Windows 2008 R2 export GPO to text - import to another server

I have exported the GPO's on a 2008 RDS to a text file. Is there any way I can import that text file - native or third party - into another AD?

Mike Kline

Do you have a backup of it? The way to export/import is to back it up and restore it

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc759276(WS.10).aspx

good video from a 2008 box http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K71BzJ1wIm8

Thanks

Mike

Sandesh Dubey

Totally possible.
Here's the general steps..
In the source domain:
() Perform a backup.
() Copy the backup (plus the hidden MANIFEST.XML file) to a floppy, USB flash disk, etc.

In the target domain:
() Create a new (blank) GPO
() Right-click on the GPO and select IMPORT
And point it toward the backup!

Reference link:
1.http://www.scriptlogic.com/smbit/article/enable-backup-and-restore-for-group-policy
2.http://allcomputers.us/windows_server/windows-server-2008-r2---gpo-administrative-tasks-(part----backing-up-and-restoring-domain-gpos.aspx
3.http://www.frickelsoft.net/blog/?p=42

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Please note that I have a text file backup. None of the above seems to be related to working with a text output file for restore. Or have I not read closely enough?

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I will check into your answers and ask a related question if I have a problem.