Re: What happens when I redirect My Documents

Hank,

Can I recommend that you consider using a Virtual PC environment for your testing of Group Policy. An investment configuring a machine with a replica environment is great for testing and exploring configuration changes in your environment.

First create a standard user (test) within the normal working OU, logon and create documents and profile settings in the normal way a user would. Ensure that the "My Documents" folder is populated with a reasonable amount of data for the test.

Then Create a NEW organisational unit called TEST with a Group Policy that configures folder redirection policy on it. Then move the test user to the new organisational Unit which will then apply the Folder Redirection group policy, you can then document how the procedure will work and explain it to staff in the environment.

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"Hank Arnold" <rasilon@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23cATSTUiGHA.4776@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I am planning to change our W2K AD to redirect "My Documents" to the users' "Home Drive" (W:). I'd like to be sure I understand what will happen and, if possible, test it first. I support a hospice where the majority of users are nurses and social workers who get *very* confused when *anything* changes.

Am I correct in assuming that all the files in "My Documents" are moved when the client logs in for the first time?

I need to test it first so that I can set up a training session for the nurses to let them know what to expect. I'd like to:

1) Update the GPO off shift (no one logged on)
2) Log in as a user
3) Document (with lots of screen captures)
4) Revert the GPO back to previous settings
5) Give documentation and/or train the users
6) Make the GPO settings permanent

BTW, is there a process to reverse the change? I need to be prepared for a backlash (especially from management) that could force me to revert.... :-(
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Regards,
Hank Arnold

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