Learn Microsoft Group Policy the Easy Way!

[@silverjohnathan6062]

i couldn't thank you enough Andy, this along with the active directory guides just saved my school career.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks so much. I’m delighted to hear that. 👍 and good luck 😊

[@donaldhunt4]

Pretty amazing growth on your channel. You said in the video 8k subscribers. I looked down at the time of the video and it's been 5 months and you now have 21.2k. Very impressive! You make great videos! Thank you!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks Donny I really appreciate that 👍😊

[@brendonburby]

121k a year later🤯

[@Ashish-no5ys]

@@brendonburby 143K Six Months later🤯

[@akomolehinbidemi6305]

163k now

[@DCinPGH]

Great overview, I'm really enjoying learning about Group Policy!

[@hectorhernandez7519]

Amazing tutorial, "A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk". Thank you Andy for dedicating your time and knowledge to illustrate others.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Aw what a lovely comment. Thanks so much Hector :-)

[@OMNS777]

My goto windows admin channel!! Love your content Andy!! Thank you for all you do for the community

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Aw thanks so much for your kind comments. I really appreciate that 👍

[@jhovadroc]

Wonderful tutorial Andy.. Loved the info as a refresher

[@darioterzioski7914]

Really gut explained, slow, practical and detailed. Bravo, I like it!

[@Zitronen25U]

Hey Andy, I really appreciate these videos. I'm hoping into more AD and GP management after doing Sys Admin for years, and these have been such a refresher and have even taught me many new things. Your teaching methods are incredible! Thanks!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks so much I really appreciate your comments and it’s great to have you onboard 😊

[@fuadgoni]

​@@AndyMaloneMVP Hey Andy, can you create a more indepth Group Policy Video. including best practices such as 1 gpo with all the policies or separate GPOs for each policies. Any Tips on how to find some of the policies. More info between Policy and preferences. Thanks for all your effort.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

@@fuadgoni sure this video was quite popular so I am planning on doing a follow-up. Thanks again, great suggestion 😊

[@Jdmith]

Hello just was curious did you have to have an extensive knowledge on Advanced Directory / group policy before getting hired as sys admin?

[@lindsay186]

good stuff mate, your teaching style is great. i was struggling to find info on this topic and yours was a great intro, cheers.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Awesome thanks 👍😊

[@OldGamerGeezer]

This is just perfect, I was trying to figure this exact thing earlier today. You saved the day again just as you did couple of weeks ago. I'm still having to figure out setting up dhcp settings for my next test but one step at a time hehe. Thanks for posting and sharing you knowledge. Ohh and I did get the trek gag as soon as I saw the user name. Live long and prosper 😉

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

I’m delighted to hear that and many thanks. You have the bridge number 1🤪

[@g-dorf5563]

That switch at 13:31 was so seemless and cool

[@akinkunmiolawunmi164]

Thank you Andy, this is very helpful.

[@Alias37172]

Great video. Very thorough and easy to understand the concept. Thank you!

[@Noori47474]

Thank you Andy was really helpful

[@alamangosmith]

Really good Video, have had to take a deep dive into GPO after coming from an engineering background.

[@DaniLearnsIT]

Thank you sir! :) You are a super good teacher!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You're very welcome!

[@DanielKeller-w6p]

Loved the video. Easy to follow along, and understand.

[@iraklichachukashvili4271]

I just discovered this chanel and I like it so much. This video was very good. Thank you for everything. Youŕ lessons really help me.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Great thanks so much

[@glecas]

Great video! Good explanations! I'm learning new things every day!

[@beinomugishahillary9552]

Ifrom the surbubs of kampala , enjoyed great lessons

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re very welcome and I’m delighted you enjoyed them. Greetings from Scotland to you also 😊

[@Enrico-ih1zl]

I really enjoyed your videos and the way to explain calm relaxed and with the right words in it. Carry on with more videos like this!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you so much!

[@eskimojoe311]

Well done Andy. Thank you.

[@NickLaoutaris]

thank you Andy. Amazing tutorial as usual.

[@_itjustworks8441]

Thanks Andy, this has been really helpful for me as preparation for an interview for 3rd line I have today! Fingers crossed 😂❤

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Good luck 👍

[@_itjustworks8441]

@@AndyMaloneMVP got the job 😄

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

@@_itjustworks8441 hey that’s awesome congratulations 👏

[@millenial_falcon]

Great video, explained a lot of concepts clearly, I can see why you're a MVP

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hrushabhdarbastwar9108]

Hi Andy, You explained very nicely Thank you!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lorenzocernecca]

I was always wondering what the Enforced option was on GP Objects. Thanks for showing us

[@Camara22-l7t]

clear and straight forward, thanks a lot.

[@harshachandrashekar8066]

This was great ! Thanks Andy

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re welcome 😊

[@arekgierszewski3510]

Always worth listening to.

[@tonytango48]

Fantastic video Andy!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you kindly👍

[@onuegbunnabugwu7170]

That was an amazing explanations, really made things easy Thanks alots

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks and your welcome 👍

[@demonview6075]

Really great video, super clear - thank you

[@Chrissala]

Nice teaching Andy

[@bellomutiu2760]

excellent explanation, many thanks, i want more of it

[@TubeWatcher935]

Please more about managing Group Policies!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Did you see my last video on group policy migration? This is really important and you should check it out.

[@TubeWatcher935]

@@AndyMaloneMVP I have just watched it. Thanks. And I 've just subscribed your channel.

[@warrenk9587]

Great video, Andy. This is a wealth of information! Will you be doing more in depth videos on this?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

We shall see. 😊

[@safetime100]

Amazing, thanks. Please do more deeper.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks, will do!

[@spinshade]

Amazing video this has been very helpful! You have a little typo linking to your website in the description BTW. Have a great Monday!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks very much. I’ve gone ahead and fixed it. I’m delighted he found it useful.

[@vchemicalsciences9396]

Great lecture Andy .....love from india

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

My pleasure greetings from Scotland too🤗

[@AlexAnteMachina]

Nice video! Btw: When enforcing a rule it is a padlock symbol appearing not a triangle. 😉

[@followjeff]

This video was was so helpful!

[@supriyochatterjee4095]

Amazing as always

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you 👍

[@kingofdaslumz]

Amazing videos man, all of them

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Many thanks much appreciated 👍😊

[@masoomehbabaei5791]

I've been out of the workforce for fifteen years as a computer engineer. My previous role was as a system administrator, and my skills are somewhat outdated. I'm actively updating my knowledge and re-entering the job market. However, I believe my extended absence from the workforce is hindering my job applications. I've previously completed MCSE and CCNA certifications. I'm currently seeking remote work opportunities. Could you please advise me on the best steps to take to resume my career in this field? Many thanks.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

I would visit learn.microsoft.com and take a look at the 900 series of courses SC is for security, MS is for Microsoft 365 and the AZ series is for infrastructure with Microsoft Azure. Choose your path and all the learning materials are online. Good luck 👍

[@masoomehbabaei5791]

@@AndyMaloneMVP thanks a lot 🙏

[@LeovirDavidCaasi]

Thank you sir!

[@bluhazy]

awesome info! thank you so much!

[@amiralions2681]

Thank you.

[@Harry-lmao]

Okay, so far so good. question remains, can I actually make a GPO within that management tool or PWSH by myself that goes beyond the predefined templates to e.g. wipe the drive from the computer the policy is assigned to? btw, too many GPOs are useless cuz there is mostly a workaround. Registry entries can be altered or modified manually.

[@anoopthomasn1]

Thank you very much for sharing the fundamentals ...can u share about WMI filters which is difficult to understand.. Thanks a lot again

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

👍

[@chocoholicrage8276]

Great video 🙏🏻

[@kannanramakrishnan3679]

Subscribed and liked sir

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you most kindly 👍

[@smaksood]

Excellent

[@collinsenechukwu1100]

I love your teaching method, precise and accurate. How can I reach you Andy?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

I'm happy for you to reach out to me for business reasons. For personal questions, please ask here on YT. I also have a Patreon site if you would like more contact and access to enhanced materials.

[@collinsenechukwu1100]

@@AndyMaloneMVP please if u can make a video on how to install server manager and also how to get a domain name

[@BenShavit-d6m]

One more time , thanks a lot you are great

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Always welcome

[@Abiki8777]

Hi mate,love your videos very clear , I just need an emulator or simulation so I can practice this.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You can download a trial copy from Microsoft with 90 days to play with

[@Abiki8777]

@@AndyMaloneMVP nice one Andy. I'm going to go through most of your vids ,need to upskill, have you any SOC vids also?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Check out my compliance playlist. Full details on are included here 😊

[@7414.]

Thank you for this great content..!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re welcome and thanks😊

[@michalj9503]

Very very good video ! Thank you:)

[@jackielopez6021]

This was a very informative video! :)

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thanks Jackie great to hear you found it useful 👍😊

[@AdityaKumar-cs4nn]

Hi Andy, great content, just one question, if I have a computer policy and a user policy, now if the user logs into the computer, what happens in case of conflicting rules? Which policy gets precedence?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

The computer policy will always run first than the user policy. Plan policies carefully 👍

[@djaiprix]

Thanks.

[@goruby2]

Thanks

[@upendrasilva3602]

Thank you sir

[@philcooper9225]

How did you make your intro? It's hype!

[@nicksonmuthomi5231]

I have a question. I work in IT support and want to know if there is a way to restrict internet access of a Windows pc that's in domain from windows server without going to the pc. But the restriction does not affect its local area network like printer and our system that's locally hosted

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Yes prevent the user from seeing or installing a web browser through group policy.

[@nicksonmuthomi5231]

​@@AndyMaloneMVPcan you make a video share a link I check it our kindly

[@adig778]

thanks for this video tutorial, this really helpful.... do you have any tips or trick for only open one windows for each apps setting in group policy??

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Thank you kindly. A specific GPO setting? Gosh I’m good, but not that good🤪😂🤣

[@Guy3008]

Thanks Andy. Do you also explain about computer settings not just user settings in group policy and how to edit it correctly?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Sure I can do a follow up :-)

[@Guy3008]

@@AndyMaloneMVP that would be awesome

[@albertk3677]

Hi Andy, I am a beginner in IT and I really appreciate your videos. However, I have a problem with the group policy "software installation"; it doesn't work. I have tried different programs, such as Notepad++, 7zip, and Google Chrome browser, and I have tried it in different ways, such as group and user configuration, but it just won't work. I am using Windows Server 2022 and the other policies work fine after a restart. Can you please help me out using your experience? Thanks in advance!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hi Albert here is a great article that will help😊 docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/group-policy/use-group-policy-to-install-software

[@jfm1225]

Great videos

[@psiturbo]

How do I add an endpoint to an existing policy

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Add a user or device to the group then the policy will be applied to the group inc the new endpoint

[@9036zion]

Is this enough for L1 for system administrator

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

It certainly provides the basics

[@darkagentJAY111]

Hello. Just wonderin', are you involved in the development of COMPTIA Testout Labsims? Your voice reminds me of Intune tutorials.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You have a very good memory. No, not CompTIA, but Microsoft active directory with Testout.🤗 a long time ago, but well spotted 👍

[@kg3474]

thank you!

[@ANAND-ip2wu]

Nice for content from India Chennai

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Delighted to hear that thank you very much and welcome on board

[@ANAND-ip2wu]

@@AndyMaloneMVP thanks for replying.and iam try to go in windows server engineer job which one app is best getting job portal can text here... To use us

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

@@ANAND-ip2wu thanks for the question focus on my server series for your server skills. If you want to Lear N cloud I’d start with the identity playlist. Good luck.

[@natasdabsi1138]

awesome

[@krishanmadhushankagamage6704]

Thank you for the informative video!! Can I ask a silly and dumb question please ? 😁 Lets say, I have a Local PC(LAB_01) with a local user account(USER01). I have a domain server and i have created all the OUs. Right now, I dont have any user accounts in the OUs. So is there any way to migrate that local user account (USER01) in the LAB_01 pc into this domain server's OU, without creating a new domain user?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Of course as you are an admin

[@MrAlhety87]

i couldn't thank you enough

[@chaminda512]

Thank you ♥

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re very welcome 😊👍

[@barrybartlett5047]

Hey Andy. Thanks for these videos. Learning so very much. I little advertising plug for you here, I bought your book (The Seventh Day) to check out. Not here yet but looking forward to it. Can you tell me what software you are using to make your videos?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

Hi Barry, hey that’s awesome thanks so much I really hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think. I’m in the middle of my third book at the moment. All the best and great to have you on board, Andy

[@RyanJander]

Been on helpdesk for 1 1/2 years now. What should be my next steps to becoming a sys admin?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

I would start either with MS-900 or AZ-900 (Microsoft 365 or Azure infastructure). It's a great starting point. Then move forward. You can find all you need at learn.microsoft.com There's a ton of resources, even my channel :-) to help you. Good luck and all the best. Andy

[@RyanJander]

@@AndyMaloneMVP I actually got my AZ-900 cert last year. Along with Sec+ and ITIL. I moved from the medical field to IT so I only know a little bit about this world.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

@@RyanJander hey that’s awesome congrats. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@johnsenchak1428]

cab you tellme why a DWORD iis always 32 bit and not 64

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

32 bit compatibility

[@johnsenchak1428]

@@AndyMaloneMVP I got that point , but most modern computers are 64 bit, 64 data lines to the memory banks Then wouldn't the DWORD always be 64 or is it like the WOW64 folder being 32 bit backwards compatible You should do a video on this because I have yet to get a good answer on this one

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

@@johnsenchak1428 great point but this is beyond my pay grade I’m afraid 🙂

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

@@johnsenchak1428 Honestly! I'm a Mac guy now and I love it 🙂

[@kingofdaslumz]

Quick question Andy. I see the blue exclamation mark when you blocked the inheritance of the Default Domain Policy under the Sales GP Policy. But why does the blue exclamation mark not go away when you enforce it? It looks like it's still blocked unless you click into it and see that it's been enforced

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

It’s because the default domain policy was enforced. Water falls downwards.

[@supremeicecreme1658]

It isn't the policy that was blocked, you've blocked *an OU* from inheriting from anything above it.

[@yinglu3384]

hello andy, i am vary interest in desktop after log in it appears username and windows version at 13:27! how to do that !? Thanks!

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

This is a lab machine environment. I'll try and find out for you.

[@omowale7884]

Much easier in Azure/O365. Much appreciated, nonetheless.

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

You’re welcome 😀

[@Godskingdomtruth]

great

[@sushantKarki-w3k]

This video is SPOCK on.

[@hussienalsafi1149]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠😎😎😎😎😎

[@renegadezed]

epilepsy warning on the intro

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

New videos have the new title sequence. I listened to you 👍

[@_-_ttt_-_]

Wait... So we need to gpupdate /force just on the server and NOT and the client? What if I got 3 DC and I want to immediately see my changes to the gpo, shall I force synchronization between them as well?

[@AndyMaloneMVP]

No, only from the server.