| Internet Explorer 4.0 Administrator's Kit |
Administrator rights are required to install IE 4.0 on Windows NT 4.0.
Any user can install IE 4.0 on Windows 95.
To uninstall IE 4.0 use the add/remove option in Control Panel.
Installation details are logged to \$WINDIR$\LOG.TXT, which is renamed for successive re-installs as \$WINDIR$\LOG.BAK.
Profile Assistant is used to store personal information for interaction with web sites requesting the information.
Configure the Windows Desktop Update component to auto update the web content and to give a web-like interface to folders, but not to subscribe.
To remove Windows Desktop Update component select uninstall IE 4.0 then select WDC in the next succeeding window.
Temporary Internet folder and History folder cannot be deleted. To recover disk space adjust the size of the Temporary Internet folder on the general tab of Internet Options window
Migration from IE 3.x will automatically import proxy settings, favorites, and cookies, but not plug-ins.
Migrating from
Netscape Navigator 3.x
Netscape Navigator can coexist with IE 4.x within the same computer and O/S.
Each Channel title must be unique.
A .HTML page can contain any number of links to a .CDF file.
.CDF files allows webmasters to convert their web site into a channel, which allows information to be pushed to the subscriber.
ISP and ICP can only delete and add one channel using the IEAK Wizard. The Corporate Administrator is allowed to delete all of them.
Full subscription allows the subscriber to do off-line browsing of the web site.
Partial subscription notifies the subscriber of web site content changes.
Updates cannot take place more frequently than by the hour.
The Favorites menu is used to suscribe to a web site.
A single channel can be configured to update from multiple web sites.
Setting AUTOINSTALL="YES" causes the application to automatically be downloaded and installed.
The wizard will automatically append the folder IE4SITE to the URL.
A single custom-built package can contain up to 10 separate configurations and up to 10 download sites, but only for a single language.
Only one download site can be specified when using Install Package Silently.
When using silent installation, after installation the package must reboot the user's system using both Auto Reboot and Do not prompt user for reboot settings.
After the IEAK installation, and before running the Profile Manager, reboot the system.
Advanced
Version Synchronization screen:
Use the Synchronize button in the AVS screen to download the non-current components from the MS web site.
| Mode | Customization level |
| Corporate Admin | Windows desktop update component, security settings, and proxy settings. |
| Internet Service Provider | Additional programs & scripts, dial-up settings, and server-based packages. |
| Internet Content Provider | Appearance of setup program, directs users to Internet/Intranet servers for downloads, language specific package, software distribution channel, and browser interface. |
ISP license codes are a 10-digit code that enable the creation of the single floppy distribution, which allows customers to connect to the distribution server and download software.
When creating a
single floppy distribution:
The default location for saving the .INS file is the folder within the IE4SITE folder that contains the installation package. For English versions, the folder is \EN.
To create multiple packages with similar options copy the INSTALL.INS file to a new folder and use that folder as a destination for the new package.
IEAK Profile Manager is used to open and edit .INS files to be distributed with the login script in order to centrally manage and update the user browser settings whenever users login. The auto proxy files (.JS .JVS .PAC) can also be distributed in this way.
If you receive the "No Policy Files Found" error message when opening IEAK Profile Manager, the .INS file was not available.
The IEAK license agreement requires that distribution records are reported quarterly.
| Stage 1: Gathering Information |
Content Provider |
Service Provider |
Corporate Administrator |
| Enter Company Name and Customization Code | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Select Language | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Select Destination Folder/Distribution Media | Yes(1) | Yes(2) | Yes(1) |
| Stage 2: Specifying Active Setup Paramaters |
Content Provider |
Service Provider |
Corporate Administrator |
| Select MS Download Site | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Version Synchronization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Specify Custom Active Setup Components | Yes(3) | Yes(3) | Yes(3) |
| Specify Trusted Publishers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stage 3: Customizing Active Setup |
Content Provider |
Service Provider |
Corporate Administrator |
| Enter Active Setup Title Bar text and bitmap path | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Choose Silent Install | No | No | Yes |
| Import Internet Connection Manager Settings | No | Yes | No |
| Specify Installation Options | Yes(3) | Yes(3) | Yes(3) |
| Specify Download Sites | Yes(3) | Yes(3) | Yes(3) |
| Enter Version number, Add-on Component URL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Specify Browser Installation Folder | No | No | Yes |
| Decide to Integrate Web Desktop | No | No | Yes |
| Stage 4: Customizing the Browser |
Content Provider |
Service Provider |
Corporate Administrator |
| Enter Browser Title Bar text/toolbar bitmap path | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enter Home Page and Search Page | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enter Online Support URL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customize Favorites & Links | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customize Welcome Message and Desktop Wallpaper | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customize Channel Bar | Yes(4) | Yes(4) | Yes(5) |
| Delete Competing Channels | Yes | Yes | No |
| Customize Software Update Channels | No | Yes | Yes |
| Add Active Desktop Components | Yes(6) | Yes(6) | Yes(7) |
| Customize Desktop Toolbars | No | No | Yes |
| Specify path of custom HTT files | No | No | Yes |
| Specify User Agent String | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Set Auto-Configuration options | No | No | Yes |
| Configure Proxy Settings | No | Yes | Yes |
| Import Certificate Authorities/Authenticode info | No | No | Yes |
| Customize Security zones and Content Ratings | No | No | Yes |
| Select Sign-Up Method | No | Yes | No |
| Specify path to Sign Up Files (.HTM and .ISP) | No | Yes | No |
| URL of server script that generates .INS file | No | Yes | No |
| Enter Dial-up Network Paramters | No | Yes | No |
| Specify Logon Script File | No | Yes | No |
| Stage 5: Component Customization |
Content Provider |
Service Provider |
Corporate Administrator |
| POP3/SMTP and News Server Addresses | No | Yes | Yes |
| LDAP Server Settings | No | Yes | Yes |
| Customize Outlook Express Info Pane/welcome msg. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Specify signatures to append to messages | No | No | Yes |
| Set System Policies and Restrictions | Yes(8) | Yes(9) | Yes(10) |
| Zones | Default Setting | Add Sites |
| Local Intranet Zone | Medium | Yes |
| Internet Zone | Medium | No |
| Restricted Zone | High | Yes |
The Internet Zone contains all sites that are not located in any other zone.
Zone
Permissions:
Medium:
High:
By default Active scripting is enabled in all security zones.
In order of precendence, User profile -> Group profile -> Default User profile. Multiple groups are applied in order of group priority specified
The following
Files must be digital signed:
All .CAB and custom controls must be digitally signed for installation if they contain Active X components.
A NetMeeting call can be started using a computer's network address, a computer name, an Email address, or a modem telephone number but NOT using a user name.
NetMeeting supports TCP/IP & IPX.
To restrict a user from receiving video, use NetMeeting settings in IEAK Profile Manager.
System policies and restrictions in the IEAK Wizard using CONF.ADM can be used to remove the video tab in the NetMeeting tools menu, options.
If it is possible to ping a TCP/IP address but not the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN), check the DNS configuration and DNS servers for possible problems.
The NSLOOKUP diagnostic utility can be used to troubleshoot TCP/IP address/Host name resolution problems.
To view TCP/IP
configuration:
Network monitor can be used to view TCP/IP protocol statistics for a server from a workstation and also to capture and decode TCP/IP packets.
Netshow: ASF, RTP Live audio and RTP WAV audio formats can create Streaming audio.
MS Wallet can be used to store name, address, and credit card information. It supports both SSL and SET security standards.
MS Personal Web server component is not a choice available in IEAK.
Authenticode 2.0 supports time stamping and verifiees that a certificate is not revoked and is still valid for a particular site. Renew the certificate from Publishers and upgrade to Authenticode 2.0 (From 1.0) in order to avoid warnings from a trusted site.
IEAK wizard can enable only one POP3 or IMAP Server address for clients. If more are required they must be added manually in Outlook Express.
Multicasting allows bandwidth saving by sending only one copy to all users.
Unicasting sends individual copies of a single message to all the destined users.
Use custom welcome page - Select this option and specify appropriate URL.
Path of custom desktop wallpaper file - customize user desktop by specifying a .BMP, .GIF, or .HTM file.
For customer
bitmaps, create the following directory structure:
The custom toolbar bitmap for Internet Explorer will be displayed in IE, My Computer, Control Panel and Windows NT Explorer. It will not be displayed in any application like Outlook Express, etc.
It is not possible to change the window border style in installation screens using the IEAK Wizard.
Signatures can be added to mail and news by using the Profile Manager or the Include a Signature Screen of the IEAK Wizard.
Auto-configuration files (such as .INS files) can be used with login scripts.
| Special thanks to Gary Noak and David Receveur for the original material that they wrote for this exam. |