Chapter 41. Enterprise Templates

IN BRIEF

This chapter explains the basics of enterprise templates. In this chapter, you will learn what enterprise templates are and why you should use them. Then you will learn how to create an enterprise template. Finally, you will learn how to control the usage of an enterprise template through the application of policy files.

WHAT YOU NEED

RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE	.NET Framework Visual Studio NET Enterprise Edition C# .NET environment IIS
RECOMMENDED HARDWARE	.NET-enabled desktop client
SKILLS REQUIRED	JScript

ENTERPRISE TEMPLATES AT A GLANCE

Enterprise Templates		828
	Introducing the Enterprise Template	829	Subproject Wizards	831
	Static and Dynamic Content	830	Custom Wizards	831
	Static Prototypes	831
Policy Files		831
	TDL Elements	832
Teaching by Example		834
	Setting Up the Prerequisites	834	Making the Template	840
	Laying Out the Template	835	Making the Template Available to Users	844
	Creating the Template Structure	836
	Assigning a Policy to the Template	839	Testing the Template	845
Summary		846
Further Reading		847