Administrative Template XML File
General Information
| Title | ADMX File Extension |
| Extension | .admx |
| Full Form | Administrative Template XML File |
| File Type | XML File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define Group Policies |
| Additional Functions | Store settings |
| Features | Text-based, Unicode |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with text editor |
Use Cases
| System Administration | Yes |
| Policy Enforcement | Yes |
| Enterprise Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Policy manipulation |
| Best Practices | Version control, Backup policies |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With Windows Vista |
| Significant Update | Windows Server 2008 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .adml, .pol |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Group Policy Management Console |
Included with Windows | Windows |
 Microsoft Policy Definition |
Included with Windows | Windows |