Creating the Secure Managed Desktop: Using Group Policy, SoftGrid, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, and Other Management Tools

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11.2. Configuring Windows SteadyState (for Nondomain-Joined Computers)

Again, I'd really like for you to get started with your SteadyState tour on a machine that's not domain-joined. Go ahead and log on with the local Windows XP Administrator account. Then start out by selecting Start All Programs Windows SteadyState.

When you do, you'll be able to get started using the SteadyState console. As you can see in Figure 11.5, there are various things to do here. Let's explore what it takes to get a minimal configuration going for your quick testing. ...

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