How to Create a Custom Security Template
You can create a custom security template for your run-time image in Windows XP Professional, export it to an .inf file and then componentize it. By using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in interface, you can configure the security settings of your run-time image.
To track your progress in the following table, select the check box next to each step.
| Step | Topic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Use the Windows XP Professional Security Template MMC snap-in to create a custom security template .inf file. | Creating a Custom Security Template Using the MMC Snap-in | |
| 2. Use Component Designer to create a component that includes the custom security template and FBA initializations. | Creating a Component for the Custom Security Template | |
| 3. If you want to use the MMC on your run-time image to manage the security policies, you can expand the number of security options displayed by adding a custom component to your run-time image. | Viewing Additional Security Policies in a Custom Security Template | |
| 4. Use Component Database Manager to import the component to the component database. | Importing an Object into the Database in Windows XP Embedded Studio Help | |
| 5. Use Target Designer to add the security component to your configuration. | Adding a Component to a Configuration in Windows XP Embedded Studio Help | |
| 6. Build and deploy your run-time image. | Building a Run-Time Image in Windows XP Embedded Studio Help | |
| 7. Verify your security template is applied to your run-time image. | Verifying Security Template Settings on a Run-Time Image |
See Also
Add Security Features to a Run-Time Image | Custom Resources
Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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