Deploying the Firewall Client via Active Directory Group Policies
The most efficient and automated approach to ensuring that the Firewall client is
deployed and updated on a regular basis is to use Active Directory Group Policy Objects
(GPOs), which allow for software installation and customization of various Registry and
system settings automatically. Group policies can be applied to all workstations in a
domain, or to a subset of systems. To create this type of GPO in an Active Directory
domain, do the following:
CAUTION
For this type of group policy, where Firewall client software will be deployed, it is not
recommended to deploy the GPO to all systems on a network, but rather to a limited
subset, such as all workstations. Be sure to test the GPO on a sample OU first as well.
1. From a domain controller in the internal network, open ADUC (Start, All Programs,
Administrative Tools, Active Directory Users and Computers).
2. From the console tree, drill down to the Organizational Unit where the GPO will be
applied (such as a Workstations OU), right-click, and choose Properties.
3. Select the Group Policy tab, then click on the New button.
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