Group Policy

Group Policy is a Windows feature that allows administrators to centrally manage and configure operating systems, applications, and user settings in an Active Directory environment. It uses Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to define policies that are applied to computers and users, enabling automated configuration, security enforcement, and standardization across networked devices.

Also known as: GPO, Group Policy Objects, Windows Group Policy, Active Directory Group Policy, GP

Why learn Group Policy?

Developers should learn Group Policy when working in enterprise Windows environments to automate deployment, enforce security policies, and manage application settings at scale. It's essential for system administrators and DevOps engineers who need to configure Windows servers, deploy software, or implement security baselines across organizational units.

Learning Resources

• docs: Microsoft Docs: Group Policy Overview
• course: Pluralsight: Windows Server Group Policy
• video: YouTube: Group Policy for Beginners
• course: Udemy: Mastering Group Policy on Windows Server