In this session, learn how to automate many Group Policy management and troubleshooting tasks using both the built-in Group Policy Module as well as free third-party add-ons and built-in PowerShell capabilities. The session includes samples on using many of the cmdlets provided in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for creating, linking, permissioning and reporting on GPOs. We also look at how you can use PowerShell and free cmdlets written by the speaker to extend what you can do with Group Policy using PowerShell, including additional management, reporting and troubleshooting tasks. Finally, we look at what’s changing with PowerShell Management of Group Policy in Windows 8. (Speaker(s): Darren Mar-Elia)