Before You Start: Understanding Connection Manager and the Administration Kit

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Before you start: Understanding Connection Manager and the Administration Kit

Connection Manager provides a customized remote access client so your customers can connect to your service using connection features that you define. The Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK) wizard simplifies the customization process by providing a graphical interface that you use to specify custom elements for your service. It then builds your customized installation package for you. This section covers the information you need to know before starting the customization process:

• Connection Manager components and system requirements

• Connection Manager features

• Connection Manager user interface

• The Connection Manager Administration Kit Wizard

• The Connection Manager Administration Kit and the customization process

• Connection Point Services and Connection Manager