Password Policy Enforcer Installing PPE

Installing PPE

You can install PPE manually, or you can automate the installation with Group Policy. The instructions below show you how to install PPE manually, as this is the fastest option for a small network.

Refer to the PPE Administrator's Guide if you would like to learn how to install PPE with Group Policy.

Installing PPE does not extend the Active Directory schema.

Start the PPE installer (PPE61.exe) on the domain controller.

Read the license agreement carefully, and then click Yes if you accept all the license terms and conditions.

Select the Express option, and then click Next.

Click Next to install PPE.

Click Yes when asked to restart the computer.

Install PPE on every domain controller in your test network.

The Password Policy Client is an optional PPE component that helps users to choose a compliant password. You do not have to install the Password Policy Client to enforce a PPE password policy, but installing the PPC will make it easier for users to choose a password.

Repeat the installation steps above on any Windows clients or workstations in your test network if you would like to evaluate the Password Policy Client.

The PPC does not replace or modify any Windows system files, and you can install it with Group Policy on your production network.