Task 10
You use a Group Policy preference to map \\dd.contoso.com\instal1 as drive H for all users. If a user already has an existing drive mapping for H. the new drive mapping must take precedence.
To map\dd.contoso.cominstal1as drive H for all users using Group Policy Preferences and ensure that the new drive mapping takes precedence over any existing mappings, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Group Policy Management ConsoleOpen the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) on a machine that has administrative privileges over the domain.
Step 2: Create or Edit a GPOCreate a new Group Policy Object (GPO) or edit an existing one that applies to the users who need the drive mapping.
Step 3: Navigate to Drive MappingsIn the GPO Editor, navigate to:
User Configuration -> Preferences -> Windows Settings -> Drive Maps
Step 4: New Drive MappingRight-click on Drive Maps and selectNew->Mapped Drive.
Step 5: Configure Drive MappingIn the New Drive Properties window, configure the following settings:
Action: SelectReplace. This action will overwrite any existing mappings with the same drive letter.
Location: Enter the UNC path\dd.contoso.cominstal1.
Drive Letter: ChooseH:from the drop-down menu.
Reconnect: Check this option if you want the drive mapping to persist across logon sessions.
Label As: Optionally, provide a label for the drive mapping.
Hide/Show this drive: Set according to your preference.
Hide/Show all drives: Set according to your preference.
Step 6: Common TabGo to theCommontab and configure the following:
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option): Check this option.
Item-level targeting: Click onTargetingand set up any specific criteria if needed.
Step 7: Apply the GPOClickApplyand thenOKto save the drive mapping configuration.
Step 8: Link the GPOLink the GPO to an Organizational Unit (OU) or domain that contains the users who should receive the drive mapping.
Step 9: Update Group PolicyInstruct users to log off and log back on, or use thegpupdate /forcecommand to refresh Group Policy on their computers.
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