Block Internet Access 1

[alwayslearnin]

is there a way from an os level (ie. using a gpo) to prevent users from accessing the internet, while still maintaining the ability to access an intranet? or does this need to be done from a network level with access lists?

 

[Xaqte]

How about this:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1386896,00.asp

Let us know your results!

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[alwayslearnin]

xaqte, thanks for the article. that's what i was looking for.

now, for the follow-up question: can the proxy settings be configured for mulitple workstations without physically visiting each workstation?

i also found another policy that might be useful: computer configuration -> administrative templates -> internet explorer -> Make proxy settings per machine (rather than per user)

 

[bcastner]

Proxy settings apply to a connection and are machine wide and not user specific.

You can use Group Policy to implement that PC Magazine trick of setting a false proxy server. Start, Run, gpedit.msc

User Configuration
Windows Settings
Internet Explorer Maintenance
Connection
Proxy settings

 

[alwayslearnin]

bcastner: perfect! thank you!