Darren Mar-Elia (http://www.gpoguy.com) is Quest Software’s CTO for Windows Management and a Microsoft MVP for Group Policy. Darren has more than 18 years of experience in systems and network administration, design, and architecture. Darren is a contributing editor for Windows IT Pro Magazine. He has written and contributed to ten books on Windows NT and Windows 2000, including Upgrading and Repairing Networks (Que, 1996), The Definitive Guide to Windows 2000 Group Policy (NetIQ, FullArmor, and Realtimepublishers.com), and Tips and Tricks Guide to Group Policy (NetIQ, FullArmor, and Realtimepublishers.com). You can reach Darren by sending him e-mail at [email protected].

Derek Melber is a technical instructor, consultant, and author. Derek holds a Masters degree from the University of Kansas. He also has Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. A Microsoft MVP with 15 years of experience in solution development, training, public speaking, and consulting, Derek has used his experience and knowledge to write numerous books on Windows Active Directory, Group Policy, security, auditing, and certifications. Derek offers both training and consulting on Group Policy, and he has developed and trained over 100,000 technical professionals around the world. To contact Derek for training, consulting, or questions, e-mail him at [email protected].

William R. Stanek (http://www.williamstanek.com) has 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert, an award-winning author, and an exceptional instructor who teaches courses in Microsoft Windows, SQL Server, Exchange Server, and IIS administration. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. His 50+ books have more than three million copies in print. Current and forthcoming books include Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Inside Out (Microsoft Press, 2004), Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, Second Edition (Microsoft Press, 2004), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant (Microsoft Press, 2003), and Microsoft IIS 6.0 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant (Microsoft Press, 2003). To contact William, visit his Web site (http://www.williamstanek.com) and send him an e-mail.

Thank you to those who contributed to the Microsoft Windows Group Policy Guide.

Group Policy Lead Program Manager: Michael Dennis

Technical Contributors: John Kaiser, Anshul Rawat, Mark Williams, Dan Fritch, Kurt Dillard, Adam Edwards, Stacia Snapp, Tim Thompson, Scott Cousins, Jennifer Hendrix, Gary Ericson, John Hrvatin, Drew Leaumont, Michael Surkan, Joseph Davies, David Beder, Mohammed Samji, Bill Gruber, Patanjali Venkatacharya, Mike Stephens, Michael Dennis, Paul Barr, Mike Jorden, Tarek Kamel, Mike Treit, Judith Herman, Rhynier Myburgh, Colin Torretta

From the Microsoft Press editorial team, the following individuals contributed to the Microsoft Windows Group Policy Guide: