Get the Latest ADM Files

  • Section(s): Security, Security , Security
  • Published on Jul 12, 2005.
  • Last Modified on Jul 12, 2005.
  • Last Modified by Mitch Tulloch.
  • Rated 2.9 out of 5 based on 16 votes.
How to obtain the latest Administrative Template files from Microsoft.

Microsoft periodically releases updated Administrative Template (.adm) files for all its Windows platforms. Typically these files are updated whenever a current OS (XP or 2003) has a new service pack released, and these updated templates usually provide enhanced Group Policy functionality you may want to implement for your network.

You can obtain the latest versions of the .adm files for all Windows platforms here on the Microsoft Download Center.

About Mitch Tulloch

Mitch Tulloch was lead author for the Windows Vista Resource Kit from Microsoft Press, which is the book for IT pros who want to deploy, maintain and support Windows Vista in mid- and large-sized network environments. Mitch was also the author of Introducing Windows Server 2008 and technical project lead for the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Resource Kit, both books also from Microsoft Press. For more information on these and other books by Mitch, see www.mtit.com .

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