Re: Best way to apply policy to all computers except servers

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Deb,

Deb H wrote:
Trying to decide what the best way to apply certain features such as event log settings and other computer related GPO settings. Currently I have all computers in their OUs designed by location. Should I also create a group and add all computers to the group, then add group to a certain policy affecting the event logs. Or should I adjust all the OUs?

avoid security filtering (that is tweaking permissions on the Group Policy) as far as you can. That slows down Group Policy application. If possible, re-organize the OU structure so that you can create and add your GPOs more easily or link the policy in question to multiple locations in the hierachy.

cheers,

Florian
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