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1. Internet Explorer 8
Deployment
Firestarter
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2. Session Objectives:
Explain deployment options
Demonstrate key deployment tasks
Leave with an understanding of the tools
used for customization, configuration and
distribution of IE8
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3. Best practices
BDD, Microsoft Solutions
Framework (MSF), and Microsoft
Operations Framework (MOF)
Infrastructure optimization
transformation
Modern deployment tools
Microsoft Windows
Server® 2003
Modern management tools
Client-computer hardware
SCCM 2007
Commercial software
Windows Server
Custom software
Update Services
(WSUS)
Internet Explorer 8 Migration
Application Compatibility
Deployment

4. Plan Build Deploy Operate
• Image • Lab
engineering deployments
• Requirements • Deployment • Pilot • Deployment
• Specifications engineering deployments reporting
(LTI/ZTI)
• Vision / Scope • Production • Image mgmt
• App Compat deployments
• Inventory • App mgmt
testing
• Automated
• Assessments • System
• App Compat provisioning
• Architecture monitoring
remediation (via LTI/ZTI)
• IO remediation • App packaging • Process
• IO infra. improvements
upgrades
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5. Customization
Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK)
Deployment
e.g., System Center Configuration Manager
(SCCM)
Management
Group Policy
Updating
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
SCCM
Microsoft Confidential
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7. IE8 Installation Types
Slipstream Installation
IE8 is incorporated into client images
Application Deployment
IE8 is being installed onto existing clients
Microsoft Confidential
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9. Test Lab Requirements
Should have access to all software
necessary for customization, distribution
and configuration
All internal and external web applications
should be thoroughly tested for compatibility
Can be dedicated, or in the live environment
depending on the project scope
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10. Test Lab Construction
Can be virtual or hardware based
Should include, but not be limited to
production versions of:
Active Directory and DNS
Client images
Copies of or access to web applications
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11. Internet Explorer Administration Kit
Used for IE customization
Install on one or more test workstations
Workstation must already have IE8
Download and documentation link
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-
us/ie/cc889349.aspx
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12. Customization with the Internet Explorer
Administration Kit
Distribution Options
CD
LAN
Configuration Only
Browser Settings
Search providers
Home page
Favorites
Administrative Settings
Default browser,
Approved ActiveX controls
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15. IE8 Deployment Methods
Windows Update
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
(SCCM) 2007
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)
2003
Network shared folder
CD
Hyperlink from e-mail or Web page
Group Policy (using msi installer)
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16. IE8 Management Deployment
SCCM is one example
Use the .MSI package created by the IEAK
Customization Wizard
Four step process for SCCM distribution
1. Create the SCCM package
2. Create the installation program
3. Assign to a distribution point
4. Create an advertisement
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18. Group Policies
Located in Computer or User Configuration
under Administrative Templates/Internet
Explorer
Can be applied to specific OUs or groups
Often created as a separate GPO
Settings are secured and cannot be
changed by the user
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19. Group Policy Discussions
Approximately 1300 Group Policies for
managing IE8
Depth of Group Policies will be determined
by the needs of the customer
Discuss the customer’s needs rather than
trying to cover all policies
New and recommended Group Policies can
be found at the following link –
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-
us/library/cc985351.aspx
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21. Monitor distribution
Work with Help Desk
Adjust Group Policies and packages
Control browser updates
Microsoft Confidential
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22. IE8 Update Management with AU
IE8 updates will be available through
Automatic Updates
Updates will be installed based on settings
on the individual clients
Doesn’t allow for centralized management
Consider implementing update management
system…
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23. IE8 Update Management with WSUS
Individual WSUS servers connect to
Microsoft Updates to download update
packages
Administrators can test the updates to
ensure functionality with web applications
Once approved, the updates are available to
the clients
SCCM makes this even better…
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25. Blocker Toolkit
Creates a registry key
HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftInternet
ExplorerSetup8.0DoNotAllowIE80
Two possible settings
0: Allows AU to install IE8
1: Blocks AU from installing IE8
Two components in the toolkit
ADM template for Group Policy
IE80Blocker.cmd
/B to block
/U to unblock
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26. Feature Overview - www.microsoft.com/ie8
Engineering Blog - http://blogs.msdn.com/ie
Safety & Privacy Features
www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/features/browse-privately.aspx
Business Value of IE 8 & EV SSL Certificates
www.microsoft.com/ie/ev
User Control & Privacy Feature Guide www.microsoft.com/ie/privacy
Toolkit
www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/tech-resources.aspx
Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/bb219517.aspx
IE Compatibility Center - http://msdn.com/iecompat
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