Whilst group policy is at a search using the group policy management console while may not be so obvious
as a copy of all group policies is stored on each domain controller within the set file folder.
The location of the set file folder is as follows.
In the case of our domain it will be double backslash example dot local backslash says fall back slice
again and then example dot local.
Within this folder there are two sub folders.
These are policies and scripts.
Whenever you make a change to group policy all changes are automatically replicated to all domain controllers.
Although depending on the settings on your domain controller this can sometimes take a while to replicate
especially if one of the controls is located on a remote site with a slow network link.
As in any circumstances replication is often set to a long amount of time.
For example 90 minutes although theoretically possible.
It's not generally a good idea to edit group policies directly via the source file folder although access
and it can be a useful diagnostic tool.
Should you run into any replication problems to check whether replication is working properly.
Go into the system all policies folder on all the main controls and check that the Times on the files
match between all controllers.
Generally if there is a time difference of Greece than 5 minutes between the main controls this will
cause replication problems.
Another way to check that replication is working correctly is use the wrap up man command to use this
commands.
You need to open an administrative command prompt window to do this.
Press the Windows key and acts on your keyboard and select either command prompt abdomen or Windows
power abdomen.
Depending on which option is available.
Note that either option will work just fine once you have an administrative command prompt or power
shell window open type wrap up men space forward slash or EPL.
Summary and press answer.
This will then display the results on screen.
Note that if your domain has only one domain controller like in our example the results will be blank
as there is no second domain controller in existence for the data so replicate too and therefore no
status to report.
That concludes group policy administration for I.T. Support Technician.
Any questions or suggestions for improvements are always welcome as this will greatly help to keep the
course as up to date and useful as possible.
I hope you've enjoyed the course and thanks for watching.