Phase Two: Developing Custom Elements

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Foundation, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Vista

Depending on what you customize, you might need additional resources to prepare your elements. For example, if you want to include a phone book in your service profile, you must get copies of the phone book and region files. Or, if you want to include custom icons and bitmaps, you might need additional programs or graphics specialists to prepare them.

This section provides guidelines for the technical team members who are responsible for creating the graphics, information, programs, and other special elements to customize Connection Manager for your needs:

• Setting Up Your Connection Profiles

• Specifying Service and File Names

• Providing a Realm Name

• Merging Phone Books and Other Features from Existing Connection Profiles

• Implementing VPN Support

• Incorporating VPN Entries

• Including a Preshared Key

• Providing Phone Book Support

• Incorporating Custom Dial-Up Entries

• Including Routing Table Updates

• Using Automatic Proxy Configuration

• Incorporating Custom Actions

• Incorporating Custom Graphics

• Incorporating Custom Icons

• Customizing the Notification Area Shortcut Menu

• Providing Custom Connection Manager Help (.chm)

• Providing Support Information in the Logon Dialog Box

• Adding Connection Manager 1.4 to the Connection Profile

• Incorporating a License Agreement

• Including Additional Files

• Providing User Documentation

• Advanced Customization

These guidelines can be reproduced and distributed to the individuals responsible for doing the design and development work.

Additional references

• Connection Manager Administration Kit Operations Guide