Chapter exercise – examples of GPOs for system administrators
In this chapter’s exercise, you will be introduced to several key GPOs that are highly beneficial for system administration. You will gain hands-on experience in applying GPOs to perform tasks such as renaming the administrator account, disabling the guest account, blocking the use of Microsoft accounts, restricting access to the Control Panel and PC settings, and preventing the use of removable media drives. These GPOs are crucial for improving the security and manageability of your network. Additionally, you will learn how to use the GPMC to create, link, and enforce these GPOs within your domain, ensuring a more secure and controlled environment.
Renaming the administrator account
Renaming the default administrator account is not just a step but a strategic move in bolstering network security within Windows Server 2025. By changing the name of this account through a GPO, you obscure the default administrator...
