Before You Start: Understanding Connection Manager and the Administration Kit

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

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

• Installing and Starting the Connection Manager Administration Kit Wizard

• Connection Manager Administration Kit and the Customization Process

• Connection Point Services and Connection Manager

Additional references

• Connection Manager Administration Kit Operations Guide