- Installing Group Policy Management Console is an easy task that you can do in two ways.
- The first one is to access Optional features from your Settings and look for it, then hit Install.
- Alternatively, you can use the PowerShell interface in order to download the tool through a command that we have noted down below.
XINSTALL BY CLICKING THE DOWNLOAD FILE
Installing the Group Policy Management Console, also known as GPMC, on Windows 11 will be the subject of today’s post. In Windows systems, the tool we are discussing improves the management of Group Policy by making it simpler for the IT and System Administrators to understand.
Note that the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) is not to be confused with the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). When it comes to local system settings, Gpedit works with the Registry, but GPMC works with the server administrative settings of a domain-based network.
You will need to download and install the Windows Remote Server Administration Tool, sometimes known as RSAT, in order to accomplish this.
Using the Remote Server Administration Tools, IT administrators can administer roles and features that have been installed on a machine that is located in a different location.
Follow along as we will show you how to install Group Policy Management Console on Windows 11 right after we see in more detail what the tool is used for. Keep up with us!
What is GPMC used for?
Configuration of Group Policy settings is done through the use of Group Policy objects (GPOs) which can be linked to domains, sites, and organizational units (OUs).
GPOs can be applied based on the results of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) filters, which provide even greater flexibility. However, WMI filters should be used rarely because they can dramatically increase policy processing time.
Administrators can use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to manage Group Policy in an Active Directory forest and to gather information for troubleshooting related issues.
The GPMC is also a built-in Windows administration tool that allows administrators to manage Group Policy in an Active Directory forest and to gather information for troubleshooting their issues.
Microsoft Windows Server Manager has a GPMC, which may be accessed through the Tools menu. Because it is not recommended to use domain controllers for routine administration operations, you should download and install the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for your operating system.
If you don’t use Group Policy Editor too often, you probably don’t need it at all. GPMC is primarily used as a Group Policy Editor administration tool for domain-based networking environments. The type of users who require GPMC are therefore those in charge of information technology.
In the case that you’re just curious to see what Group Policy Management Console can accomplish, go ahead and install it to see what it’s capable of. You can always uninstall it if you change your mind.
How can I install Group Policy Management Console on Windows 11?
1. Use Optional features
- Press the Windows + S key to open the Search bar and type Optional features, then click on the top result to open it.
- Next, click on Add an optional feature and search for RSAT: Group Policy Management Tools, select it and click Next then follow the on-screen instructions.
It should be noted that only certain versions of Windows 11, such as Pro and Enterprise, have access to Gpedit and GPMC. Optional features are exactly what they sound like: functionality that you can choose to enable or disable as you see fit.
However, adding functionality only for the sake of having it is a waste of time. Several capabilities are specifically developed for use in business or education settings where an administrator needs greater control over a computer network, such as remote access.
Individual machines should not have these functionalities enabled because it is unnecessary to do so. There are some Windows legacy tools that are no longer required and are now considered optional. These include programs like Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and WordPad.
2. Use PowerShell
- Right-click on the Start icon and click on the Windows Terminal (Admin) option. The PowerShell interface will open as a result.
- Type or copy-paste, inside PowerShell, the following command then press Enter and let it run:
DISM.exe /Online /add-capability /CapabilityName:Rsat.GroupPolicy.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
PowerShell is a modern command shell that combines the finest elements of several popular command shells into a single interface. It, in contrast to other shells, takes and returns .NET objects, whereas most shells just accept and return text.
It is a scripting language that is extensively used for automating the administration of computer systems. PowerShell is also used to develop, test, and deploy solutions, which is common in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) environments.
How can I open Group Policy Management Console in Windows 11?
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box.
- Now type in gpmc.msc and hit Enter or press OK.
What is the difference between Gpedit MSC and Gpmc MSC?
Group Policy is a Windows feature that allows you to manage the activities of accounts, applications, and the operating system itself. It is primarily meant for enterprise usage, although it can be useful for home users as well.
A setting that is applied to a single computer is known as a single-computer setting. While it is possible to put up a complete configuration, it isn’t really useful on its own. As a result, in commercial settings, Group Policy is used in conjunction with Active Directory.
Gpedit MSC is a Windows module or utility that allows administrators and administrators of group policies to administer and alter them.
The Group Policy Editor terminal is represented by the file name gpedit.msc. It is mostly a graphical user interface for modifying registry entries, with some additional functionality. Manually editing entries is difficult due to the fact that they are scattered across the registry at various locations.
A sub-folder entitled Machine is used to store policies that apply to the computer itself, while a sub-folder named User is used to store policies that apply to individual users.
Prior to the introduction of the GPMC, administrators had to maintain Group Policy using a variety of tools.
It brings together the capabilities of tools such as Active Directory Users and Computers, Active Directory Sites and Services, Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP), and the Access Control List Editor into one convenient package.
On top of this, it includes a set of scriptable interfaces for managing Group Policy with C/C+, which allows developers to create, back up, and restore its objects as well as import, copy, and rename them. It also allows developers to link GPOs and Windows Management Instrumentation filters.
For more information take a look at our similar Group Policy Management installation guide for Windows 10 and find out whether there are different ways in which you can install the program.
Alternatively, check out our post on how to enable Gpedit.exe in Windows 11 if you wish to use it along with GPMC.
However, if you tried using the Gpedit.exe tool on your computer but it failed, don’t miss out on our guide on Windows 11 cannot find Gpedit.msc.
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