What happens when I redirect My Documents

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Hank Arnold

I am planning to change our W2K AD to redirect "My Documents" to the
users' "Home Drive" (W:). I'd like to be sure I understand what will
happen and, if possible, test it first. I support a hospice where the
majority of users are nurses and social workers who get *very* confused
when *anything* changes.

Am I correct in assuming that all the files in "My Documents" are moved
when the client logs in for the first time?

I need to test it first so that I can set up a training session for the
nurses to let them know what to expect. I'd like to:

1) Update the GPO off shift (no one logged on)
2) Log in as a user
3) Document (with lots of screen captures)
4) Revert the GPO back to previous settings
5) Give documentation and/or train the users
6) Make the GPO settings permanent

BTW, is there a process to reverse the change? I need to be prepared for
a backlash (especially from management) that could force me to
revert.... :-(
 
Hank,

Can I recommend that you consider using a Virtual PC environment for
your testing of Group Policy. An investment configuring a machine with a
replica environment is great for testing and exploring configuration changes
in your environment.

First create a standard user (test) within the normal working OU, logon and
create documents and profile settings in the normal way a user would. Ensure
that the "My Documents" folder is populated with a reasonable amount of data
for the test.

Then Create a NEW organisational unit called TEST with a Group Policy that
configures folder redirection policy on it. Then move the test user to the
new organisational Unit which will then apply the Folder Redirection group
policy, you can then document how the procedure will work and explain it to
staff in the environment.
 
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