How to Create a Custom Security Template

5/10/2007

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

Other Resources

Add Security Features to a Run-Time Image
Custom Resources