Windows Group Policy Resource Kit: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista [With CDROM]

I bought the book not knowing too much in regards to Group Policy. This book is a fantastic resource for anyone from the novice to the hardcore.

I just got this book to help clean up my Group Policy environment, which is still Windows Server 2003. The book helped with all aspects of what I needed to do, which is optimize GPOs, settings, and now I have faster logons. I plan on moving to Windows Server 2008 and Vista , so I started to implement Group Policy Preferences to eliminate my logon scripts. I was able to do that for all of my existing clients too, which are all Windows XP! After using the book to clean up what I had and implement new technology, I would suggest this book to everyone, from novice to advanced GP guru.

Well I was referred to this book and I am glad that I was. There are a TON of new features to the GPO's in W2K8 and Vista and this book goes over them. It's written in a way that explains the new features and then expands into them, very good index and a format that is easy to find what your looking for as it's laid out like the GPO's are. For instance, if your looking for Group Policy Preferences, and you open the book you can easily turn to the section headers and find it, or turn to the Table of contents, or turn to the index. But for me, I tend to be a flipper, I look at the page headers and flip till I get close. Additionally the book is written in the style where the author talks to you, person to person style, for instance, 'You can control the settings as if you were controlling the computer itself' Page 319, Group Policy Preferences. I have had the book for 3 days now and I have it booked marked with several yellow stickies and many page references memorized. Lastly I'd say this book is a much needed companion to the Windows Server 2008 Administrator Companion or the Configuring Windows Server 2008 Book. Best $$ I have spent on a Book this year. Michael Nixon Technology Support Consultant III

If you're looking for a comprehensive resource on the latest improvements and capabilities within Group Policy, this is the book to get and Derek is the author to write it. Derek has intimate inside knowledge of features such as Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) and the new and powerful Group Policy Preferences and shares that knowledge within this book. He also provides a great reference on topics such as ADM & ADMX, automating Group Policy management through scripting, delegation and everyday use of the GPMC. This is a excellent reference to have by your desk!

This book will set you forward with Server 2008 and Vista Group Policy. Derek Melber really knows his stuff in regards to Group Policy and makes it clear to understand the new technology Microsoft has brought to Group Policy. I recommend this book for anyone who works with Group Policy.