Network drives can be automatically mapped for users based on Group Policy configuration using log-in scripts. Here's how it works:
* Log-in scripts: These are scripts executed when a user logs in to a domain. They can be configured through Group Policy in Active Directory to map network drives automatically. The scripts can use commands like net use to map drives.
* Access control lists (ACLs): While ACLs control permissions for files and folders, they do not automatically map network drives.
* Organizational units (OUs): OUs are used to organize users and computers in a directory structure but do not map drives.
* Folder redirection: This redirects the path of a folder to a new location, typically on a network share, but it does not automatically map drives.
Reference:
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 1.6: Given a scenario configure Microsoft Windows networking features on a client/desktop.
Group Policy and login script documentation from Microsoft.