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title: Advanced Group Policy Management
description: Advanced Group Policy Management
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# Advanced Group Policy Management


Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) extends the capabilities of the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to provide comprehensive change control and improved management for Group Policy Objects (GPOs). AGPM is available as part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) for Software Assurance.

## AGPM Version Information


[AGPM 4.0 SP3](agpm-40-sp3-navengl.md) supports Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista with SP1.

[AGPM 4.0 SP2](agpm-40-sp2-navengl.md) supports Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista with SP1.

[AGPM 4.0 SP1](agpm-40-sp1-navengl.md) supports Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista with SP1.

[AGPM 4](agpm-4-navengl.md) supports Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista with SP1.

[AGPM 3](agpm-3-navengl.md) supports Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista with SP1.

[AGPM 2.5](agpm-25-navengl.md) supports Windows Vista (32-bit) with no service pack and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit).

## Supplemental MDOP Product Guidance


In addition to the product documentation available online, supplemental product guidance such as informational videos and virtual labs are available for most MDOP products.

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<td align="left"><p><strong>MDOP Virtual Labs</strong></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>For a list of available MDOP virtual labs, go to [Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) Virtual Labs](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=234276) (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=234276).</p></td>
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<td align="left"><p><strong>MDOP TechCenter</strong></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>For technical whitepapers, evaluation materials, blogs, and additional MDOP resources, go to [MDOP TechCenter](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=225286) (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=225286)</p>
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## <a href="" id="bkmk-getmdop"></a>How to Get MDOP


MDOP is a suite of products that can help streamline desktop deployment, management, and support across the enterprise. MDOP is available as an additional subscription for Software Assurance customers.

<a href="" id="evaluate-mdop"></a>**Evaluate MDOP**  
MDOP is also available for test and evaluation to [MSDN](http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx?PV=42:178) and [TechNet](http://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx?PV=42:178) subscribers in accordance with MDSN and TechNet agreements.

<a href="" id="download-mdop"></a>**Download MDOP**  
MDOP subscribers can download the software at the [Microsoft Volume Licensing website (MVLS)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=166331).

<a href="" id="purchase-mdop"></a>**Purchase MDOP**  
Visit the enterprise [Purchase Windows Enterprise Licensing](http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/how-to-buy.aspx) website to find out how to purchase MDOP for your business.