tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976686513564131325.post5283267769255332947..comments2024-03-17T15:34:05.492-06:00Comments on MPECS Inc. Blog: SBS 2008 and Group Policy PreferencesPhilip Elder Cluster MVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082028960643490292noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976686513564131325.post-6193044800762335182009-05-25T09:26:22.343-06:002009-05-25T09:26:22.343-06:00We were using group policy preferences a while ago...We were using group policy preferences a while ago but now we switched to <A HREF="http://www.logonscriptreplacement.com" REL="nofollow">desktop authority</A> which was able to overcome all group policy preferences limitations. <br /><br />This desktop management solution provides a special technology called "validation logic" that is much more granular in applying settings and can configure a wide range of desktop management areas that are not limited with a "Preferences" section like in group policy preferences.Gustavo Petersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976686513564131325.post-31080939714022682732009-01-30T11:34:00.000-07:002009-01-30T11:34:00.000-07:00We use Group Policy to push printers on Win2K8 via...We use Group Policy to push printers on Win2K8 via the GP Publish feature built into the OS.<BR/><BR/>Group Policy is a set in stone situation that leaves little room for problematic user support calls in the future.<BR/><BR/>My understanding of Group Policy Preferences, as far as it is only a "preference", has lead us to this policy.<BR/><BR/>PhilipPhilip Elder Cluster MVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082028960643490292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976686513564131325.post-66232336349361756362009-01-21T15:47:00.000-07:002009-01-21T15:47:00.000-07:00I use Preferences to roll out printers, instead of...I use Preferences to roll out printers, instead of dealing with that pushprinters.exe stuff for XP.<BR/><BR/>Seems to work well.<BR/><BR/>Drive mapping is pretty nice too.<BR/><BR/>-philipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com