To modify group policies, is it fine to just replace the respective folder and files(which are already backed up from the same place) under the specific path for a given GPO inside the SYSVOL?

Hi,

In our test environment, we need to frequently modify the group policies in the AD. So we find it difficult to interact with GPMC every time we need to modify the policy. So we found out a new way of doing it as explained below.

1. Do  the needed  modification to the GPO

2. Go to the Specific path where that GPO information will be stored in SYSVOL and back it up.

3. Do the above mentioned steps for n number of modified set of the GPO.

4. When ever you need a specific set of modified group policies, just replace the existing file folders in the path with the already backedup files and folders to get a specific set of policies applied to the OU(also it requires to update some version numbers so that AD will detect that there is a change made to the GP and then it will be replicated properly.)

5.  Now verify that the policies you wanted are applied appropriatley.

The above mentioned steps are working fine for us. What I am worrying was, is there any ill effect to this?

Is it a Microsoft supported way to do changes in the GP and SYSVOL?

Thanks in Advance,

Sivabalan K

Sivabalan K