ADM Syntax Reference:

Default GPO Policy Reference (2000/2003/XP)

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• Microsoft GPO Reference for Windows Server 2003 Spreadsheet (Download)

Tips:

• GPEDIT.MSC. Testing ADM templates for domain use is easily accomplished by using the Group Policy Editor on a Windows XP Professional desktop. GPEDIT.MSC from the Run command will launch this. Right-Click on the 'Administrative Templates' of either class to add/remove ADM files.
• Filtered View. When using Windows XP Professional Group Policy Snap-in to review your custom templates, any setting which can not be fully managed (removed from registry when policy is not configured) will not be viewed by defaul. From the View menu, select Filtering and remove the check from the 'Only show policy setting which can be fully managed.'

On-Line Courses

• Creating ADM Policy Templates

Book Recommendation for ADM Creation:

Microsoft Windows XP Registry Guide Written for IT professionals and desktop power users, this guide reveals registry techniques, tricks, and tips for customizing and maintaining the Windows XP registry. Much of the book focuses on how the registry affects Windows XP and Office XP deployment, with instructions on creating and deploying default user profiles, deploying settings with Windows XP and Office XP, and building Windows Installer package files for managing settings in the registry. Chapters are in sections on registry overview and the registry in management and deployment. Honeycutt has written several books on the Windows registry.