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fiGure 6.8
Viewing Group Policy User network configuration options
This option is useful, especially in larger networked environments, because the use of
modems and other WAN devices can pose a security threat to the network.
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The ability to set offline files and folders options.
This is especially useful for keeping files synchronized for traveling users, and it is
commonly configured for laptops.
Each setting includes detailed instructions in the description area of the GPO Editor
window. By using these configuration options, system administrators can maintain
consistency for users and computers and avoid many of the most common troubleshooting
calls.
Automatically Enrolling User and Computer
Certificates in Group Policy
You can also use Group Policy to enroll user and computer certificates automatically,
making the entire certificate process transparent to your end users. Before proceeding, you
should understand what certificates are and why they are an important part of network
securit y.
Think of a digital certificate as a carrying case for a public key. A certificate contains
the public key and a set of attributes, including the key holder's name and email address.
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