FARONICS DEEP FREEZE - User manual

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Deep Freeze with Active Directory and Group Policies
Many system administrators have discovered that the ideal solution for workstation security is using
Active Directory, Group Policies, and Deep Freeze together. By combining Group Policies with the
invincibility of Deep Freeze, administrators can implement restrictions in certain labs while leaving
others wide open, yet completely protected. is provides the ideal mix of access and protection.
Deep Freeze protects both the workstations and the Group Policies settings, providing complete peace
of mind to system administrators. Should a user hack the Group Policies, Deep Freeze returns the
workstation to its original configuration—Policies intact—upon every restart.
ere are scenarios where Group Policies alone may not be effective, including:
• Applications that oen require administrator rights to function properly; any account can be
protected with Deep Freeze, including the administrator.
• Labs dedicated to technical courses, such as computer programming, typically require
completely open and unrestricted workstations.
• Office applications provide a variety of unprotected methods to launch other applications, such
as third-party registry editors, via command prompts or hyperlinks.
Deep Freeze addresses several important issues that are not covered by Group Policies, including:
• Protecting Windows 9x computers
• Cleaning up temp files and clutter
• Preventing operating system deterioration
• Restoring baseline toolbars, desktops, and screensavers upon restart
• Restoring all renamed files and changed icons upon restart
• Removing all newly installed spyware, adware, or keyloggers upon restart
• Negating potential damage caused by third-party registry tools and hacks with a restart
• Removing the danger period between tomorrow’s yet-to-be invented viruses and their fixes
By using Group Policies in combination with Deep Freeze, system administrators can achieve a wide
variety of restrictions depending on need, while having the ultimate safety net of Deep Freeze protecting
their workstations.