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- In the Windows 2000 operating system, a Group Policy Object (GPO) is a collection of settings that define what a system will look like and how it will behave for a defined group of users. Microsoft provides a program snap-in that allows you to use the Group Policy Microsoft Management Console (MMC). The selections result in a Group Policy Object. The GPO is associated with selected Active Directory containers, such as sites, domains, or organizational units (OUs). The MMC allows you to create a GPO that defines registry-based polices, security options, software installation and maintenance options, scripts options, and folder redirection options.

CONTRIBUTORS:	Amy Kucharik
LAST UPDATED:	13 Sep 2004

Read more about Group Policy Object:

-	Microsoft provides an introduction to Windows 2000 Group Policy.
-	Microsoft describes improvements in Group Policy for Windows XP Professional users.
-	SearchWindowsManageability.com provides annotated links to more about Windows administrative tools.

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