Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK), is a stand-alone
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from
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that allows
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s, content providers and large organizations to build, deploy and manage customized
Internet Explorer
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installation packages for either distribution or internal use. Knowledge of the IEAK is tested on Microsoft exams for
MCSE
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Overview
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.
Features
IEAK can be used by organizations to customize the settings for the browser, integrate add-ons, change branding of the browser to use customized logos, and centrally manage the distribution of the software. The IEAK consists of several components, including:
*Internet Explorer Customization Wizard, which lets an organization customize the configuration of the browser, and create redistributable packages with the customizations applied.
*IEAK Profile Manager, which lets create multiple sets of IE settings and customizations. Any of the set can then be quickly selected for building the redistributable.
*IEAK Toolkit, which provides tools, sample scripts and resources such as bitmaps.
Versions
The first IEAK was released for
Internet Explorer 3
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[http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/1997/feb97/continpr.mspx Microsoft 1997] Since then, there has been a corresponding IEAK for every Internet Explorer release.
References
External links
Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) Information and DownloadsInternet Explorer Administration Kit 11Internet Explorer Administration Kit 10Internet Explorer Administration Kit 9Internet Explorer Administration Kit 8Internet Explorer Administration Kit 7Internet Explorer 6 Administration Kit Service Pack 1: Deployment Guide
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