re:GPMC problems

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Hi,

No, I don't use chat sites sorry. I do recommend going to a bookstore and
buying a good book on Active Directory and Group Policies. There are lots out
there. The best way to do it is by trying it and then reading as much as you
can.

Cheers,

Lara

"JWMC" wrote:

> HI, Do you have msn or AOL messenger, i think this would be easier to help me
> set it up, if you dont mind
>
> Jamie
>
> "lforbes" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > If you are new to AD, then uninstall the Group Policy Management Console one
> > on of your DC's and do Group Policies the "old fashion" way until you get the
> > feel for it. The Management console is amazing, but it can be confusing for
> > those starting out.
> >
> > I have been a Network Admin for about 15 years now and running 2000 Domains
> > since 2000. However, I still found the GPMC confusing at first until I
> > figured out the structure. I actually only run it on one DC and do the "old
> > fashion" way on all the others. That way if I need its added features I can
> > get to them, otherwise it is just another step that I have to go through to
> > edit GP's.
> >
> > What do you mean by "DNS didn't make a difference"? Did you check my website
> > and make sure the DNS is setup correctly? Have you tried running ipconfig
> > /flushdns and then ipconfig /registerdns at the command line on the
> > workstation? Then go to DNS and make sure the workstation is there and
> > registered under the Correct IP.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Lara
> >
> > PS. Start from scratch. Create an OU and then a GP On that OU. Put a test
> > user in it. Go through the settings and set some that you listed. Login in
> > and see if they apply. If not then check the Event Viewer.
> >
> > "JWMC" wrote:
> >
> > > sorry i am new to AD
> > >
> > > "Cep" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Also remember that you have to apply GPO to objects within AD by
> > > > linking those objects.
> > > >
> > > >
.

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