IT Toolbox
Menu
Français
HomeIT DictionaryGPO
IT dictionary

GPO

Group Policy Object

A group strategy used to automatically apply parameters to Active Directory users and computers.

TopicIT knowledge → About 1 min read

Simple definition

One GPO allows the administrator to modify the settings of many positions without intervening on each one.

Technical definition

Group Policys are linked to sites, domains or organizational units. Their application depends on the LSDOU order, security filters, filtering WMI And inheritance.

What is it used for ?

Configure security, deploy Windows settings, map players, or install some software.

Practical example

One GPO requires the screen to be locked after 15 minutes on all computers in an organization unit.

Common issues

  • GPO related to the wrong location
  • Incorrect security filtering
  • Conflict between strategies
  • Replication SYSVOL or DNS failure

Key takeaway: This entry explains the general operation of the term. Exact settings may vary depending on software, vendors and environments.

Related resources

Relevant topic Active Directory (AD) Microsoft Active Directory centrally manages domain identities, computers, groups and access to organizational reso... Relevant topic Domain Controller The server that hosts Active Directory and authenticates users and computers of a Windows domain Relevant topic DNS Understand how DNS translates domain names into IP addresses, which records it uses, how caching works and the most... Relevant topic Kerberos Kerberos is a ticket-based network authentication protocol commonly used in Microsoft Active Directory domains. Relevant topic PowerShell Microsoft command line environment and object-based scripting.
Support the development of BAOI Hosting, domains and new IT resources.
❤️ Support BAOI

My favorites