Feb 01, 2012 this is often performed using the microsoft user state migration toolkit usmt. If your organization has enough resources to spare, does not mind spending a few month on building a proper usmt transition environment, and the transfers needed are nonpersonalized and standardized, usmt will. On w7, the user profiles are on the d drive and on w10 on the %systemdrive% i will use the migdoc. Now that we have both usmt packages, lets continue. Update both the x86 folder and the amd64 folder in c. We use this value so we can use the builtin usmt steps in the task. How to migrate to windows 7 using the microsoft usmt.
Windows 8 is now avaialable to mdsn and technet subscribers. Apr 20, 2007 microsoft windows user state migration tool usmt version 3. This process is expected to happen today 8152012 around 3pm pacific time, so please bear with us as these are moved. Deploy windows 10 in a test lab using microsoft endpoint configuration manager to use the zti deployment method in the poc environment.
Im tinkering with mdt integration with sccm 2012 r2. This solution uses the build your own page feature in the udi wizard included in mdt 2012 update 1. Usmt is a microsoft application intended for administrators who are performing largescale automated deployments. To download ieak 11, see the internet explorer administration kit ieak. Mdt 2012 supports deployment of windows 7, office 2010 and 365, and windows server 2008 r2 in addition to deployment of windows vista, windows server 2008, windows server 2003. Create a usmt package in configmgr autoit consulting. In addition to the endtoend guidance on the mdt sccm setup, and the included sample files and scripts, you also learn about the new. To enable quick access to the application, rightclick deployment workbench on the taskbar and then click pin this. Important we recommend that you always make and modify copies of the. Mdt 2012 rc1 is available for microsoft connect customers from the following location. How to migrate user profiles with user state migration tool. One of the most popular tools to migrate user profiles from one windows computer to another is the set of cli utilities user state migration tool usmt, which is a part of a windows assessment and deployment kit.
The microsoft deployment toolkit mdt is a free tool for automating windows and windows server operating system deployment, leveraging the windows assessment and deployment kit adk for windows 10. I have been struggling for a while to come up with a good way of running usmt 4 in an sccm mdt task sequence. If you use mdt and lite touch to deploy your machines, the usmt. As a workaround, microsoft recommends using usmt version 5 to capture the user state from windows xp and vista. Mdt using usmt with i so i have my windows 10 enterprise deployment working fine with mdt 20 update 2 and wds on server2012 r2, but i want to take it a step further. The main mdt screen is split into three main sections labelled a, b and c above. Windows xp to windows 7 migration using mdt in this post we are going to discuss how we can do windows xp to windows 7 migration using mdt 2012. The windows 10 enterprise installation files will be used to create a deployment share on srv1 using the mdt deployment workbench. These instructions are for configmgr 2012 but they are pretty much identical for configmgr 2007 as well. Mdt usmt task sequence configuration windows 10 1709. This topic will help you gain a better understanding of how to use the microsoft deployment toolkit mdt, as part of a windows operating system deployment.
The first step in using usmt is to create the usmt tool configmgr package. Microsoft windows user state migration tool usmt version 3. We use this value so we can use the builtin usmt steps in the task sequence. Then update the rules i with the following settings. Adding a lan driver to a boot image and attaching to allow pxe boot. By default the user state migration tool for windows 8. Installing and configuring microsoft deployment toolkit mdt 20. Server 2012 r2 or later is requried to perform the procedures in this guide. Section a shows a tree structure containing the various components of mdt, section b shows the main window and section c shows a list of contextsensitive tasks which can be performed depending on what is selected in the main window.
Apr 08, 2016 mdt integrated task sequence in order to leverage the ztigather script. Mdt integrated task sequence in order to leverage the ztigather script. May 15, 2012 with mdt 2012 you need to create a usmt3 folder in deploymentshare\tools\x86 and then unpack the cab file into this folder. How to set up and deploy windows 10 with microsoft deployment. User state migration tool usmt getting started windows. The first beta of mdt 2012 update 1 will be available soon, according to niehaus. Feb 06, 2012 i have been struggling for a while to come up with a good way of running usmt 4 in an sccm mdt task sequence. With mdt 2012 you need to create a usmt3 folder in deploymentshare\tools\x86 and then unpack the cab file into this folder.
Today at teched 2012 i had the opportunity to attend an allday seminar about the microsoft deployment toolkit 2012 mdt 2012 presented by michael niehaus and mikael nystrom. Oct 11, 2017 the windows 10 enterprise installation files will be used to create a deployment share on srv1 using the mdt deployment workbench. This is often performed using the microsoft user state migration toolkit usmt. In this course, you learn to build and customize rock solid deployment solutions for windows 10 using system center 2012 r2 configuration manager sp1 sccm 2012 r2 sp1, windows deployment services wds and microsoft deployment toolkit mdt 20 update 1. I kicked off the script using a run a command line step and used the serviceui. Microsoft deployment toolkit mdt 2012 is the newest version of microsoft deployment toolkit, a solution accelerator for operating system and application deployment. You can use it to create reference images or as a complete deployment solution. Select save user settings and files locally and check capture locally by using links instead of by copying files. A common ask is how much space is needed to store user state data captured by usmt. Back up data and settings locally, in a backup folder. Im having a hard time wrapping my head around how mdt uses sccm and. Feb 18, 2018 usmt is a microsoft application intended for administrators who are performing largescale automated deployments. When using mdt 2010 lite touch, you need to store your custom template in the deployment share\usmt folder. After completing the steps in the current guide, see step by step.
Using usmt to migrate data from windows 7 to windows 10 in. You place this exe in the same folder as your scanstate. The reason for a custom script, is that the customer wanted to see a prompt displaying how large the backup. Feb 02, 2012 using usmt in system center configuration manager sccm configmgr when performing an operating system deployment osd can be a bit of a chore. Mdt is one of the most important tools available to it professionals today. Now mdt will be able to find the usmt files and continue.
I wanted to share some nice features that update 1 for mdt 2012 will provide to system center configuration manager sccm. Everything is going well, the only thing that isnt working is placing the mig files on a share. Get started with the microsoft deployment toolkit mdt. Mdt configmgr windows 10 windows 7 windows 8 windows 8. Step 1 create the service account create a domain account to be used as a service account by the task sequence to access the state migration point. A custom vbscript to restore and capture user data using usmt 4. There is no way to directly upgrade from windows xp to windows 7 but we can migrate user data with the help of usmt using mdt or we can also do it with windows easy transfer tool.
Zinstall vs usmt zinstall transfer programs and files to. Configmgr 2012 sp1 usmt to unc templates chris nackers blog. By using mdt and usmt, it will make deployment very simple within your environment. My biggest problem is that you are so restricted when you use the sccm capture user state ts step. Microsoft deployment toolkit mdt and system center 2012 r2 configuration. Download microsoft deployment toolkit mdt from official. Data transfer using usmt can be performed in two steps. Implement usmt with backups going to a network share and restoring from that network share back to the users machine. On the state migration tab, check capture user settings and files, select your usmt package. When using mdt 2010 lite touch, you need to store your custom template in the deployment share\ usmt folder.
For more information on this process, see upgrade an existing deployment share in the deployment workbench. Jan 20, 2019 configmgr 2012 operating system deployment part ix standalone usmt duration. If you are using the templates ive provided or created a similar process using the steps in this blog post, then user state will automatically be restored whenever a matching folder name is found. Then just point mdt to the file it created for restoring it. Migrating user settings and data over to windows 7 is much easier when you have the user state migration tool on your side. Windows 10 deployment scenarios and tools microsoft docs. Visit the download and install the windows adk page and download the.
We are in the process of moving all the threads in the windows 8 forums to a new prerelease forum. Importing and attaching an operating system image to a task sequence 3. Perform the following on the configmgr 2012 server as smsadmin mdt 20 is available from the following location. Version 8456 was released on january 25th 2019 and is the latest current version. You do not need to make any changes for a default migration. Usmt tool allow you to automate and simplify the process of migrating the users environment and profile while deploying windows and on another cases.
Mdt builds on top of the core deployment tools in the windows. Configmgr 2012 operating system deployment part ix standalone usmt duration. Prepare for deployment with mdt windows 10 windows. Aug 15, 2014 windows xp to windows 7 migration using mdt in this post we are going to discuss how we can do windows xp to windows 7 migration using mdt 2012. Information about the user state migration tool usmt 4. Im having a hard time wrapping my head around how mdt uses sccm and the state migration point ive configured. This process is expected to happen today 815 2012 around 3pm pacific time, so please bear with us as these are moved. Jul 11, 2012 windows 8 is now avaialable to mdsn and technet subscribers. Usmt michael niehaus windows and office deployment. Collecting usmt estimates using configmgr configmgrftw. Jun 09, 2016 on the state migration tab, check capture user settings and files, select your usmt package. How the settings in configmgr translate to the command line in usmt. Mdt is a free download from microsoft, and allows system administrators to.
Or once the os is loaded, double click the usmt file and it extracts it all for you. This reminded me of some new functionality coming in mdt 2012 update 1 beta 1. Sccm usmt windows 7 to windows 10 microsoft community. Refresh a windows 7 computer with windows 10 windows 10. Using this file to exclude features is easier than modifying the migration. The script was used in an sccm 2012mdt 2012u1 udi task sequence. To open the deployment workbench, click start, type deployment, and then click deployment workbench. This topic will walk you through the steps necessary to create the server structure. In addition to upgrading the mdt installation, upgrade any existing deployment shares. I am trying to capture user data on an xp machine x86 joined to domain and then deploy win 7 x64 not joined to domain using mdt. Zti is fully automated, requiring no user interaction and is performed using mdt and microsoft endpoint configuration manager.
Let me find out from my other colleagues who worked on this project for more information. On the mdt server, i will start by downloading the microsoft. How to add the update to microsoft deployment toolkit mdt deployment shares to add the usmt 4. No association is required, if we can find data in the osdstatestorepath then we will restore it.
For this demo, i will be using two systems, the first is my mdt 20 server, running windows server 2012 r2. Deploying an operation system in sccm using an mdt task sequence involves five steps. You perform lti deployments using only mdt and supporting components. Mdt 2012 update 1 was updated to a new version to fix an issue when used in combination with configmgr 2012 cu1. Usmt michael niehaus windows and office deployment ramblings. Download windows user state migration tool usmt version 3. Ive been able to successfully deploy an mdt task sequence with sccm using the new computer scenario, and im moving forward to refresh and replace. Download windows user state migration tool usmt version. Its not an easy question to necessarily answer because of a lot of variables. Use the mdt microsoft deployment toolkit microsoft docs. For more information about how to modify these files, see usmt xml reference. Perform the following on the configmgr 2012 server as smsadmin. In addition to the endtoend guidance on the mdtsccm setup, and the included sample files and scripts, you also.
Brian thorp in part 1 of this series we got our ad and sccm servers ready, and then we installed system center 2012 configuration manager as a standalone primary site. Jan 25, 2019 the microsoft deployment toolkit mdt is a free tool for automating windows and windows server operating system deployment, leveraging the windows assessment and deployment kit adk for windows 10. Sccm 2012 rc part 17 using mdt 2012 rc1 with configuration manager 2012 author. Deploying windows 10 using mdt and configmgr pluralsight. Oct 16, 20 as a workaround, microsoft recommends using usmt version 5 to capture the user state from windows xp and vista.
Zinstall vs usmt microsoft user state migration tool usmt is a nice free tool that covers some of the common migration scenarios. Usmt allows you to write data to a local disk, removable usb drive or to a network share, but cannot directly transfer data across the network directly from. Step by step deploy windows 10 in a test lab using mdt. Usmt captures files and settings from the source computer and then migrates them to a new windows installation. This has basic functionality and all settings are customized in the i. Using custom xml and config files with usmt and configmgr. This is an important question to answer so that you know how space you may potentially need when capturing user data to the network in traditional replace scenario task sequences. Usmt and sccm mdt task sequences automating windows. Refreshing a windows 7 computer to windows 10 using usmt and sccm. This post details how to create such a package for usmt 4. Mdt usmt task sequence configuration windows 10 1709 deployment duration. Dec 21, 2012 the main mdt screen is split into three main sections labelled a, b and c above. The built in task sequence actions available for capturing and restoring user state only allow you to perform a very basic migration. Starting with configuration manager 2012 the script no.
A share with the same name is created on each distribution point to save user data. Mdt 2012 user exit script bdd 2007 windows 8 office usmt. Environment windows pe, and user state migration tool usmt. Using this file is also the only way to exclude operating system settings when migrating to windows 7. For a computer refresh with mdt, you use the user state migration tool usmt, which is part of the windows assessment and deployment kit adk for windows 10, to migrate user data and settings. Although i personally was not on this project when a bigger scope of deployment took place in my office, you can use usmt and mdt 2012 and it works with windows 7.
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