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description: Review this list of tasks and references before you create and deploy your Internet Explorer 11 custom install packages.
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title: Tasks and references to consider before creating and deploying custom packages using IEAK 11 (Internet Explorer Administration Kit 11 for IT Pros)
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# Tasks and references to consider before creating and deploying custom packages using IEAK 11
Review this list of tasks and references to help you use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit 11 (IEAK 11) to set up, deploy, and manage Internet Explorer 11 in your company.

|Task                                    |References                                                    |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
|Review concepts and requirements, including info about the version and features you'll use. |<ul><li>[Hardware and software requirements for IEAK 11](hardware-and-software-reqs-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Determine the licensing version and features to use in IEAK 11](licensing-version-and-features-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Before you start using IEAK 11](before-you-create-custom-pkgs-ieak11.md)</li></ul> |
|Prep your environment and get all of the info you'll need for running IEAK 11 |<ul><li>[Create the build computer folder structure using IEAK 11](create-build-folder-structure-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Customize the Toolbar button and Favorites List icons using IEAK 11](guidelines-toolbar-and-favorites-list-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Before you install your package over your network using IEAK 11](prep-network-install-with-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Set up auto detection for DHCP or DNS servers using IEAK 11](auto-detection-dhcp-or-dns-servers-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Register an uninstall app for custom components using IEAK 11](register-uninstall-app-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Add and approve ActiveX controls using the IEAK 11](add-and-approve-activex-controls-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Internet Explorer Administration Kit 11 (IEAK 11) Customization Wizard options](ieak11-wizard-custom-options.md)</li><li>[Security features and IEAK 11](security-and-ieak11.md)</li></ul> |
|Run the Internet Explorer Administration Kit 11 (IEAK 11) Customization Wizard |<ul><li>[Use the File Locations page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](file-locations-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Platform Selection page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](platform-selection-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Language Selection page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](language-selection-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Package Type Selection page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](pkg-type-selection-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Feature Selection page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](feature-selection-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Automatic Version Synchronization page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](auto-version-sync-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Custom Components page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](custom-components-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Internal Install page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](internal-install-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the User Experience page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](user-experience-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Browser User Interface page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](browser-ui-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Search Providers page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](search-providers-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Important URLs - Home Page and Support page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](important-urls-home-page-and-support-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Accelerators page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](accelerators-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Favorites, Favorites Bar, and Feeds page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](favorites-favoritesbar-and-feeds-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Browsing Options page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](browsing-options-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the First Run Wizard and Welcome Page Options page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](first-run-and-welcome-page-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Compatibility View page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](compat-view-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Connection Manager page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](connection-mgr-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Connection Settings page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](connection-settings-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Automatic Configuration page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](auto-config-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Proxy Settings page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](proxy-settings-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Security and Privacy Settings page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](security-and-privacy-settings-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Add a Root Certificate page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](add-root-certificate-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Programs page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](programs-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Additional Settings page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](additional-settings-ieak11-wizard.md)</li><li>[Use the Wizard Complete - Next Steps page in the IEAK 11 Wizard](wizard-complete-ieak11-wizard.md)</li></ul> |
|Review your policy settings and create multiple versions of your install package. |<ul><li>[Create multiple versions of your custom package using IEAK 11](create-multiple-browser-packages-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Use the RSoP snap-in to review policy settings](rsop-snapin-for-policy-settings-ieak11.md)<p>**Note**<br>For deployment instructions, additional troubleshooting, and post-installation management, see the [Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) - Deployment Guide for IT Pros](../ie11-deploy-guide/index.md)</li></ul> |
|Review the general IEAK Customization Wizard 11 information, which applies throughout the process. |<ul><li>[Troubleshoot custom package and IEAK 11 problems](troubleshooting-custom-browser-pkg-ieak11.md)</li><li>[File types used or created by IEAK 11](file-types-ieak11.md)</li><li>[Customize Automatic Search using IEAK 11](customize-automatic-search-for-ie.md)</li><li>[Use the uninstallation .INF files to uninstall custom components](create-uninstall-inf-files-for-custom-components.md)</li><li>[Using Internet Settings (.INS) files with IEAK 11](using-internet-settings-ins-files.md)</li><li>[Use proxy auto-configuration (.pac) files with IEAK 11](proxy-auto-config-examples.md)</li><li>[IExpress Wizard for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1](iexpress-wizard-for-win-server.md)</li></ul> |