To make the most of the new Group Policy functionality you need to have one management machine running the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).

GPMC is available only as part of a downloadable package called Remote Server Administration Toolkit (RSAT). 

The first step in creating a Windows 7 management machine is to download RSAT and install the GPMC component.

Search for “Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7.”

There is a 32-bit and 64-bit versions of RSAT, ensure you install the correct version for your architecture.

Once RSAT is installed, select Remote Server Administration Tools from inside Control Panel/Programs/Turn Windows Features on or off.

Select “Group Policy Management Tools” to install the GPMC, and “Active Directory Administrative Center” to add AD users and computers and other AD-related tools.  When installed, GPMC is available by running GPMC.MSC from the command prompt, or in the Start menu