Description:
Written by the developers of Internet Explorer (IE) 5, this reference title is a gold mine of information for any corporate IT professional or independent Web developer. The developers detail how to plan for enterprise IE 5 implementation, deploy and customize the product, and support the installations. Similar to the resource kits for Microsoft's operating systems, this book will be a loyal companion. The first part of the book provides an excellent overview of the new features of IE 5; the various components such as NetMeeting and Chat; and the basics of customization and deployment, certificates, security zones, and content ratings. This section discusses all of these concepts in the typical Microsoft manual style. In the second part, the authors present the preparation stages necessary for rolling out IE 5 in your organization. They tackle everything from project management to system analysis to preinstallation test procedures. The third part discusses server configuration, connection management, customized setup routines, and many more preliminary considerations. The book then moves into the process of deploying IE 5 and maintaining the installation using various tools and support options. There are also appendices on troubleshooting, policies, file formats, and more. A companion CD-ROM includes a full version of IE 5, the Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration Kit 5, and other tools and resources. If you plan on getting serious with Internet Explorer 5, you should plan on getting this excellent guide. --Stephen W. Plain
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