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Part1 Getting Started
ChaPter 1 What s New in Mlcrosott lnternat ExpIorer 5?
Deploying the Browser
Simplifying Web Tasks
Automating Web Tasks
Developing and Authoring fOr the Web
. Chapter 2 Mlcrosott lntern6t ExpIorer 5 Components
Overview
Microsoft Outlook Express
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Microsoft NetMeeting
Microsoft FrontPage Express
Additional Microsoft and Third-Party Components
ChaPter 3 Understanding CuStomiz8tion and Administration
Reasons to Customize Intemet Explorer
Using the Microsoft Intemet Explorer Administration Kit
Integrating Your Custom Solutions
Sample Scenarios
Chapt6r 4 Working with Diff6rent Plattorms
Overview
Windows Platform: 32-bit Versions
Windows Platform: l6-bit Versions
UNIX Platform
Chapter 5 Understanding Relat6d TOoIs and Programs
Microsoft Systems Management Server
Microsoft Office 2000 Custom Installation Wizard
Microsoft Internet Information Server
Chapter6 DigitaI Certificat6s
Understanding Digital Certificates
Using Digital Certificates
Chapter 7 Security Zones and Permission-Based Security
fQr MlcrosOff VfrtuaI Machlne
Understanding Security Zones
Setting Up Security Zones
Understanding Permission-Based Security for Microsoft Virtual Machine
Setting Up Java Custom Security
ChaPter 8 Content Ratings and User Privacy
Using Content Ratings
Configuring Content Advisor Settings
Ensuring User Privacy
Configuring Privacy Options
Part 2 Preparing
Chapter 9 Planning the DepIoyment
Evaluating Intemet Explorer 5
Assembling Proect Teams
Determining Time and Resource Requirements
Assessing System Requirements
Assessing Bandwidth Usage
Identifying Client and Server Configurations
Identifying Migration and ComPatibility Issues
Managing Multiple Browsers
Specifying Custom Package Configurations
Considering User Needs
Determining Installation Media and Methods
Developing a Deployment Plan
Developing User Training and Support Plans
Chapter 10 AccesslbiIity Features and FunctionaIity
Overview
Accessibility Benefits
Upgrade Considerations
Suggested Features for Different Types of Disabilities
Using Keyboard Navigation
Customizing Fonts, CoIors, and Styles
Configuring Advanced Intemet Accessibility Options
Accessibility Resources
ChaPter 11 boing Up and Administ6ring a PiIot Pro9ram
Overview
Preparing the Test Plan and Checklist
Testing the Deployment Process in the Lab
Planning the Pilot Program
Conducting the Pilot PrOgram
Finalizing the Deployment Plan
Part3 Customizing
ChaPter 12 PreParing for the lEAK
Preparing to Custondze Internet Explorer
Setting Up Your ComPuters
ChaPter 13 S6ttin9 Up Servers
Preparing Servers
Configuring Central Automatic Configuration Servers
Working with Proxy Servers
Working with Automatic Search
Working with RoaIning User Profiles (CorPorate Administrators)
Preparing Servers for Internet Sign-up (ISPs)
Server Considerations for NetMeeting
Chapter 14 Customizing Connection Management and Settings
Connection Management Overview
Options for Creating a Service Profile
Advanced Customization Options for Connection Manager
ImPorting Connection Settings into a Custom Package
Setting System Policies and Restrictions for Connections
Using the Internet Connection Wizard for Sign-up and Setup
Supporting Other Distribution and Installation Methods by Using Command-Line
Parameters
Chapter 15 Running the Int6rn6t Explorer Customization WIzard
Understanding How the Custondzation Wizard Works
Stages of the Customization Wizard
Running the Customization Wizard
ChaPter 16 CustOmlzing soup
Overview
Customizing Windows Update Setup
Customizing Setup by Using Batch Files and Switches
Integrating Setup Solutions with Other Programs
Understanding Windows Update Setup
ChaPter 17 Tlme-Savin9 Strat6gles That Address Diverse User Neds
Overview
Using Automatic Configuraion in a Corporate Setting
Creating Multiple .isp Files for Intemet Services
Working with Multiple Platforms
Rebuilding Custom Packages Efficiently
Using Batch Files to Customize the SetUp Program
Starting Intemet Explorer by Using Command-Line arameters
ChaPter 18 Workin9 with .in f Fll.s
Customizing Installation by Using .in f Files
Manipulating Folders and Files by Using .in f Files
Extending Setup
Providing Uninstall Functionality in an .in f File
Using RunOnce Technology
Part4 lnstaIIing
Chapter 19 D6pIoying Microsott lnt6rn6t ExpIorer 5
Announcing the Deployment
Preparing the Users ComPuters
Providing User Training and SuPPort
Building Custom Package Files
Signing Custom Package Files
Preparing the Distribution Media
Installing Microsoft Intemet Explorer 5
Assisting Users During Installation
ChaPter 20 ImpIementIng the Sign-up Process
ImPlementing a Server-Based Sign-up Process
Implementing a Serverless Sign-up Process
Part 5 Maintainin9 and SupPOrting
Chapt6r 21 Using Automatic Configuration and Automatic Proxy
Understanding Automatic Configuration and Automatic Proxy
Working with Automatic Detection of Browser Settings
Chapter22 Keeping Programs Updat6d
IEAK Profile Manager
Update Notification Page
Software Distribution Channels
Chapter 23 lmplementing an Ongoing Trafnlng and Support Program
Overview
Ongoing Training Options
Microsoft Training Services
Ongoing Support Options
Microsoft Support Services
Part6 Appendixes
ApPendix A Windows 2000 Configuration SoIutlons fOr lnt6rnet Explorer
Adndnistrative Tools Overview
Specifying Settings fOr Unattended Setup
Using Group Policy with Internet Explorer
Appendlx B TroubIeshooting
Overview: Troubleshooting Strategy
InstalIation and Uninstallation
Browser Features and Functions
Windows Desktop Update
Outlook Express
HTML Authoring
ApPendix C Batch-Mode File Syntax and Command-Line Switches
Using Internet Explorer Batch-Mode Setup
Using Command-Line Switches
Appendix D Checklists for Preparing to Use the IEAK
Files and Information to Gather Before Running the IEAK
Specifications for IEAK Graphics
ApP6ndlx E Settlng Syst6m PoIlcles and Re8trlatlons
Overview
Setting System Policies and Restrictions
Using Custom Policy TemPlates
Updating System Policies and Restrictions After Installation
ApP6ndix F CountryIRNion and Language Codes
CountrylRegion Codes
Language Codes
ApP6ndix G Microsott Int6rnat ExpIorer 5 FiIe Types
Common Setup Files
ApPendix H StruCturaI D6flnitlon of .in f Files
Sections of an .in f File
Sample .infFile
Appendix l Mlcrosott lnt6rnet ExpIorer 5 Resource Dledory
Product Resources
Web Sites
GIossary
Index