One of most common scripts we write for users and groups of users is a simple drive map.

For example:

net use S: \\campus\software /persistent:yes

Now, Group Policy Preference Client Side Extensions & RSAT now allow for drive to be mapped without any extra work.

1. Create and name a new Policy.

2. User Configuration > Preferences > Windows Settings > Drive Maps

3. Right Click > New > Mapped Drive

4. Choose the behaviour (Create, Replace, Update or Delete) from the Action dropdown.

5. Enter a location e.g. \\campus\software\

6. Tick reconnect if you want the connection to persist (this replaces the /persistent:yes switch)

7. Choose a drive letter.

8. If you wish you can set the Connect as fields.

9. Make sure the permissions are correct for the target folder.

10. Save and apply your policy.