Active Directory
--
Questions
--
Followers
Top Experts
Drive Map GPO: Replace vs. Update
I think I understand Replace pretty well.
It's going to delete whatever map may exist (for that drive letter I guess) and replace it with a new one. This applies whether there is any change or not. So, the map is continually being deleted when the GPOs are updated every few hours. This can disrupt applications with files open.
But Update is another matter:
Update will be applied, and will create a new map, if there is none (for the drive letter I guess).
Update will be applied on existing map settings - thus modifying them?
But, what is an "existing map" relative to the GPO and its action?
For example:
GPO #1 has been deployed and then:
GPO #1 has been changed to swap two drive letters. This seems like a modification to the GPO but it would require that 2 maps be deleted and recreated it seems. Yet, Update isn't supposed to do that... ??
I'm tryiing to understand the "rules" without doing an experiment.
It's going to delete whatever map may exist (for that drive letter I guess) and replace it with a new one. This applies whether there is any change or not. So, the map is continually being deleted when the GPOs are updated every few hours. This can disrupt applications with files open.
But Update is another matter:
Update will be applied, and will create a new map, if there is none (for the drive letter I guess).
Update will be applied on existing map settings - thus modifying them?
But, what is an "existing map" relative to the GPO and its action?
For example:
GPO #1 has been deployed and then:
GPO #1 has been modified. The changes are applied.
GPO #1 has not been modified but has the name changed to GPO #1A or GPO XYZ. Then what? Will the GPO be applied? Or, will only a map change not be applied?
GPO #1 has been changed to use a new drive letter. This seems like a modification to the GPO but it would create a new map - will it? Either way, it won't delete the existing map.GPO #1 has been changed to swap two drive letters. This seems like a modification to the GPO but it would require that 2 maps be deleted and recreated it seems. Yet, Update isn't supposed to do that... ??
I'm tryiing to understand the "rules" without doing an experiment.
Zero AI Policy
We believe in human intelligence. Our moderation policy strictly prohibits the use of LLM content in our Q&A threads.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
Log in or create a free account to see answer.
Signing up is free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required.
arne lovius: Thank you!
In thinking about it, I imagine that the identity of a GPO is according to a GUID, right?
Even if I ran a test, it should be verified by someone who knows better than I - at this stage of my learning curve for things like this.
In thinking about it, I imagine that the identity of a GPO is according to a GUID, right?
Even if I ran a test, it should be verified by someone who knows better than I - at this stage of my learning curve for things like this.
You do realise that a GPO can just target a single computer or user?
Yes. For testing purposes that's often a good approach if that's what you are alluding to.
But, I've only done it by setting up a special OU of computers for testing.
I've not applied a GPO directly to a single computer otherwise.
But, I've only done it by setting up a special OU of computers for testing.
I've not applied a GPO directly to a single computer otherwise.
EARN REWARDS FOR ASKING, ANSWERING, AND MORE.
Earn free swag for participating on the platform.
Active Directory
--
Questions
--
Followers
Top Experts
Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft brand for identity-related capabilities. In the on-premises world, Windows Server AD provides a set of identity capabilities and services, and is hugely popular (88% of Fortune 1000 and 95% of enterprises use AD). This topic includes all things Active Directory including DNS, Group Policy, DFS, troubleshooting, ADFS, and all other topics under the Microsoft AD and identity umbrella.