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Deploying Windows Vista

Deploying Windows Vista. Chapter 2. The Answer File. Answer file is an XML file containing the detail of a custom installation Windows System Image Manager creates the file Part of the Windows AIK Combined with a WIM image, allows automatic setup of Windows Vista.

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Deploying Windows Vista

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  1. Deploying Windows Vista Chapter 2

  2. The Answer File • Answer file is an XML file containing the detail of a custom installation • Windows System Image Manager creates the file • Part of the Windows AIK • Combined with a WIM image, allows automatic setup of Windows Vista

  3. Windows System Image Manager GUI

  4. Steps to Build an Answer File • Create anew blank answer file • Add components • Configure Windows settings such as disk partition • Validate the file • Move it to removable media like a USB key or floppy disk

  5. Capture a Base Image • A WIM image that includes a base software and customization beyond standard WIM file • Use SYSPREP to prep a machine as a model for the image • Use IMAGEX to capture the image • Used with an answer file for a fully customized build

  6. Transferring User State Data • User State Data are the files and settings unique to a user’s profile • Use the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard to one time migrations • Wizard based • Can use network, recordable CD/DVD, or Easy Transfer cable • Use the User State Migration Tool (USMT) for large migrations • Supports scripting and reporting • Command-line based

  7. USMT Commands • Scanstate.exe • Scans and stores files collected from a source computer based upon command line switches into a image file • Example command: c:/>scanstate.exe \\SERVER1\migration\user1store /i:migapp.xml /i:miguser.xml /o /config:config.xml /v:4 /encrypt /key:"vistamigrate1" • Loadstate.exe • Loads user data saved previously onto a new machine. • Example command: c:\>loadstate.exe \\SERVER1\migration\user1store /i:migapp.xml /i:miguser.xml /v:4 /decrypt /key:"vistamigrate1"

  8. Verify System Integrity • Use System File Checker • Scans protected system files to verify their integrity • Command-line: Sfc.exe /verifyonly

  9. Missing Drivers • Add missing driver into the WIM file • Use SIM to reference new driver path • Mount the WIM image using IMAGEX • Use Package Manager to add the driver • Save the change to the WIM

  10. Troubleshooting Drivers • Some drivers will not be selected, even when they are present during installation • Know the ranking method for drivers: • 1. Signed driver • 2. Plug and Play ID matched • 3. Driver date • 4. Driver version number

  11. Display Devices • The 3D Aero interface requires a WDDM compatible display driver • Windows display driver rank system: • 1. Windows Vista signed by WHQL or inbox-signed • 2. Legacy WHQL-signed and Authenticode-signed • 3. Unsigned • 4. Feature criteria (such as WDDM over XDDM) • 5. Plug and Play ID match • 6. Driver date • 7. Driver version • Customize display settings using Display Settings window

  12. Application Compatibility • When programs don’t function, use the Program Compatibility Wizard • Accessible in Control Panel • Applet called Use an Older Program with This version of Windows • Pre-configured for proper settings of many popular programs • Compatibility Tab properties also accessible to manually configure when you right-click an executable

  13. New Folders for Roaming Users • New folders help with roaming profiles • They help segregate differing types of data so that only essential data in synced • New Group Policy snap-in allows for easy management of roaming profiles

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