Group Policies

Group Policies is the number way you can control the configuration of one or more Windows computers. It is usually used for on Windows networks, but you can use it on just one computer. Windows Education/Enterprise/ Pro is required to access the program that allows you to use Gpedit unless you use a work around. Check out for https://woshub.com/group-policy-editor-gpedit-msc-for-windows-10-home/ to see how to use it on home.

Types Of Policies

Below is information on the different types of group policies

Local Group Policies (single machine)

1. These are configured on individual computers, typically through the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).
2. Local policies are used when there is no central server managing the network.
3. Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

Group Policy Objects (GPO for Short)

1. These are used in a domain environment (typically with Active Directory).
2. GPOs allow administrators to manage settings for users and computers across a network from a central location.
3. GPOs are configured through the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) and can be applied to organizational units (OUs), domains, or sites in Active Directory.

How Are Policies Divided Up

Group Policies are divided up into 3 categories which are listed below.

1. User Configuration: Controls settings that apply to users, like desktop settings, network configurations, and login scripts.
2. Computer Configuration: Controls settings for computers, such as system security, network settings, and software installations.
3. Security Settings: Allows administrators to enforce specific security policies, such as password policies, audit policies, or account lockout policies.

Where You Learn More

The links below will teach more on group policies

1. Group Policy Tutorial For Beginners – Live Training
2. Learn Microsoft Group Policy the Easy Way!
3. Group Policy 5 Nuggets Every Admin MUST Know!
4. Windows Server 2019 Group Policy Explained
5. How to check the Group Policy applied on a Windows computer
6. What Is Group Policy In Active Directory? A Complete Guide
7. Group Policy overview for Windows | Microsoft Learn
8. How to apply Group Policy settings to specific users on Windows 11 | Windows Central
9. How to apply Local Group Policy to specific users in Windows 11
10. [MS-GPOD]: GPO Configuration Model | Microsoft Learn
11. Group Policy Management Guide – Active Directory Pro

In conclusion group policies is a great way to customize your computer(s).