Using Resultant Set of Policies in GPMC

Resultant Set of Policies (RSoP) is part of the GPMC that provides a GUI interface that enables you to test a policy implementation prior to rolling it out in production and also enables you to view what policies a user or computer is actually receiving.

Group Policy Modeling Using Resultant Set of Policy

RSoP Planning mode enables you to simulate the deployment of a specified Group Policy, check the results, change, and then test the deployment again. This is very helpful in a lab environment where you can create and test a new set of policies. After RSoP shows that the GPO is correct, you can then use the backup functionality to back up the GPO configuration and import it into production.

To run RSoP in simulation mode, right-click on Group Policy Modeling in the forest that will be simulated, and choose Group Policy Modeling Wizard. The wizard allows for inputting the possibility of slow links, Loopback configuration, and WMI filters as well as other configuration choices. Each modeling is presented in its own report as a sub-node under the Group Policy Modeling Node.

Using RSoP Logging Mode to Discover Applied Policies

RSoP in logging mode enables you to view what exact policies a user or computer might be receiving. It shows in a readable format what polices are enforced, where conflicts exist, and what different policies are being applied to the user/computer. It can be run either on the local computer or on a remote computer by choosing the proper options in the wizard. To run RSoP in logging mode, right-click on Group Policy Results in the GPMC, and then click on the Group Policy Modeling Wizard selection and follow the wizard that appears.