Managing Group Policy with Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) - For OU Admins

This article provides information on how a departmental IT Support staff member can load and use tools to manage the Active Directory for their organizational unit if they are part of the MSU Campus Active Directory (CampusAD)

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• Overview
• Download Remote Server Administration Tools
• Enable Group Policy Editor
• Run Group Policy Management Tools

Overview

This article explains how a departmental IT Support staff member can load and use tools to manage the Active Directory for their organizational unit if they are part of the MSU Campus Active Directory (CampusAD).

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Download Remote Server Administration Tools

First, download and install the Remote Server Administration Tools on your computer. Search for "Remote Server Administration Tools" at Microsoft.com to find the version for your desired operating system.

Download Links:

• Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
• Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8
• Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8.1
• Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 Technical Preview

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Enable Group Policy Editor

After the program is installed:

1. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Programs and Features
2. Select Turn Windows features on or off
3. Expand Remote Server Administration Tools
4. Place a check next to Group Policy Editor

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Run Group Policy Management Tools

Windows 7

From the Start Menu, select All Programs | Administrative Tools | Group Policy Management.

Windows 8/8.1

Use the Windows+Q shortcut to bring up the Search function, then enter 'Edit Group Policy', and select the available result.

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