Re: Windows 2000 local security policy

[c-foo <c-foo () cox net>]

Try ZENWorks for Desktops. I believe you don't need the full version to 
use policies. The full version supports inventory and remote control but 
the starter pack can push policies.

C-Foo

Mohamed Karmil Asgarally ( ZADCO ITS) wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I am currently working on a solution to deploy local security policy
> settings on users desktop running Windows 2000 professional.  I am aware
> that group policies can be centrally managed from Windows 2000 server active
> directory.  However, i have currently only Windows Nt as server and we are
> using Novell Netware as authentication server.  The Windows NT server is
> only to provide services such as Exchange.
>
> If anyone can help me in:
> *       how to create a policy template (probably in *.inf format)
> *       how to deploy this template (probably through login script) to the
> desktops
> *       how to audit the settings (to determine whether the policy setting
> has been properly updated or if there is any breach of security by users)
>
> I have heard of a tool called secedit.exe.  However, the help i have
> obtained on how to use this tool is quite confusing.
>
> I am open to any suggestions.  Please help as this is an urgent issue.
>
> The policies i am trying to set are:
> *       Audit policy
> *       User rights assignment; and
> *       Security policies
>
> These policies are to be deployed to 1000+ desktop computers
>
> Thanks to everyone for any help and suggestions
>
>
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