Creating GPO for Member Server 2016 Datacenter on Domain Controller 2012 R2

[IT New Guy]

Hi,

I am running DC 2012 R2. Lately, we added some new member servers, running on 2016 Datacenter OS. I need to tighten the security by enabling/disabling some security policy settings (under Computer Configuration / User Configurations). May I know can I just create GPO, change the setting needed and apply to the new member servers?

I am unsure whether any compatibility issues or any new settings in 2016 that is not support by 2012 GPO template. What should I do? Appreciate any advise on this.

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