Item-level targeting
In the previous section, we looked at how we can use WMI filters for granular-level Group Policy targets. Similarly, item-level targeting can be used to target Group Policy preference settings based on application settings and properties of users and computers.
We can use multiple targeting items in preference settings and make selections based on logical operators (such as AND, OR, IS, and IS NOT).
Item-level targeting in Group Policy preferences can be set up/managed using GPMC. To do that, open the Group Policy settings, go to the relevant preference settings, and then right-click and select Properties.
As per the previous example (IE 10 settings), the path should be User Configuration | Preferences | Internet Settings | Internet Explorer 10. Then, right-click and select Properties.
From the Properties window, perform the following steps:
- Select the Common tab.
- Tick Item-level targeting.
- Then, click on the Targeting....