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Configuring Proxy Using GPO in Microsoft Server 2008

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Configuring Machine as the Default Proxy Using GPO in Windows® Server 2008

To configure the Proxy Settings on all client machines to use GFI WebMonitor as a proxy server through Windows® Server 2008 GPO:
1. In command prompt, key in mmc.exe and press Enter.
2. In the Console Root window, navigate to File > Add/Remove Snap-in… to open the Add or Remove Snap-ins window.
Screenshot 14: Add/Remove Snap-ins window
3. Select Group Policy Management from the Available snap-ins list, and click Add.
4. Click OK.
Screenshot 15: Console Root domain window
5. Expand Group Policy Management > Forest > Domains and <domain>, then select the organizational unit where you wish to apply the group policy.
NOTE
To apply the group policy to all domain computers , select the domain node directly.
6. Right-click Default Domain Policy and click Edit to open the Group Policy Management Editor.
Screenshot 16: GPO Editor window
7. Expand User Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Internet Explorer Maintenance > Connection and double-click Proxy Settings to open the Proxy Settings dialog.
Screenshot 17: Proxy Settings dialog
8. Check Enable proxy settings checkbox.
9. Uncheck Use the same proxy server for all addresses checkbox.
10. In the HTTP and FTP text boxes key in the proxy server IP address and the port used (Default 8080).
11. Click OK to apply changes
12. Close Proxy Settings dialog.
13. Close Group Policy Management Editor dialog and save the management console.
IMPORTANT
When using Active Directory, the administrator can disable the Internet connection settings tab from the client machines. For more information refer to Disabling Internet Connection Settings On Client Machines.
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