Desktop Authority Comparison to Group Policies

Management Configuration Management Configuration Granularity Advanced Management
Product Feature Desktop Authority Native Group Policies
Configuration Management (Detailed)
Execute custom scripts
Legal Notice
Time Sync  
Display  
USB/Port Security  
Security Policies
Administrative Template-based settings
Registry Changes  
Drive Mappings  
Path / Environment  
Service Pack Deployment  
Patch Deployment  
Application Launcher
Software Deployment
Printers (Network and IP)  
INI Files  
Folder Redirection
File Operations  
Registry/File Permissions
Shortcut Management  
Microsoft Office Settings
Internet Settings
E-Mail Profiles  
Outlook Settings
Remote Management  
Inactivity Timer  
Windows Firewall Settings
Anti-Spyware  
Power Management  
Message Boxes  
Logging  
Alerts  
Run at Logon/Logoff/Refresh