In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the process of deploying Windows software (specifically .msi packages) to remote client workstations using Group Policy Management (GPO) from your Windows Server 2022 domain controller.

What is Group Policy?

Group Policy is a powerful feature in Windows Server that allows administrators to centrally manage and configure settings for user and computer accounts within an Active Directory environment. When it comes to software deployment, Group Policy enables you to install applications on all user computers remotely, without manual intervention. Here are some key benefits of using Group Policy for software deployment:

1. Enhanced Security: You can apply restrictions to software installation or removal, ensuring better security across your network.
2. Access Control: Users outside the designated group won't be able to access the software without proper permissions.
3. Efficiency: Group Policy provides a quick and efficient way to deploy software across multiple machines.
4. Ease of Delivery: Once you've set up a group, delivering software becomes straightforward.

Now, let's dive into the steps:

A. Setting Up Your Environment

1. Windows Server 2022 Domain Controller:
- Ensure you have a Windows Server 2022 domain controller up and running.
- Download the necessary .msi packages for the software you want to deploy (in this case, we'll use Firefox and Google Chrome).

2. Shared Folder Creation:
- Create a shared folder on your domain controller where you'll store the .msi files. This folder will serve as the source for software installation.

3. Active Directory Security Group:
- Create a security group in Active Directory (AD) that includes the target user or computer accounts. Members of this group will receive the software deployment.

B. Preparing the MSI Packages

1. Obtain the MSI Packages:
- Download the Firefox and Google Chrome .msi installers.
- Place these files in the shared folder you created earlier.

C. Configuring Group Policy for Software Deployment

1. Open Group Policy Management Console (GPMC):
- On your domain controller, launch GPMC.
- Create a new Group Policy Object (GPO) or use an existing one.

2. Edit the GPO:
- Navigate to the GPO you've created.
- Right-click and choose "Edit."

3. Software Installation Settings:
- Under "Computer Configuration," go to "Policies" "Software Settings."
- Right-click on "Software Installation" and select "New" "Package."
- Browse to the shared folder and select the Firefox .msi package. Follow the prompts to assign it to the GPO.

4. Repeat for Google Chrome:
- Create another package for Google Chrome using the same process.

5. Link the GPO:
- Link the GPO to the appropriate Organizational Unit (OU) containing the target computers.

6. Force Group Policy Update:
- On a Windows 11 client workstation, open a Command Prompt and run: gpupdate /force

D. Testing Software Deployment

1. Check the Client Workstation:
- Log in to a Windows 11 client machine within the target OU.
- The software should automatically install based on the GPO settings.

2. Verify Installation:
- Confirm that Firefox and Microsoft Teams are installed on the client workstation.

And there you have it! You've successfully deployed software using Group Policy.

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