Additional Resources for User State Migration
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
These resources contain additional information related to user state migration for Windows XP.
Related Information
"Designing RIS Installations" in Automating and Customizing Installations of this kit for information about using Remote Installation Services (RIS).
The at https://www.microsoft.com/reskit for information about scripting in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
The MSDN Scripting Clinic link on the Web Resources page at https://www.microsoft.com/windows/reskits/webresources for information about scripting in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
The file Inf Commands.doc, included on the Windows Server 2003 operating system CD in the folder \ValueAdd\Msft\USMT.
Related Tools
User State Migration Tool (USMT)
This command-line tool is used to collect a user’s documents and settings before an operating system migration to Windows XP from an earlier version of Windows and to restore them after the installation. For a reference to the commands and syntax employed in the .inf files that are used to customize the selection of files, settings, and registry entries migrated by USMT, see the User State Migration Tool Reference Materials link on the Web Resources page at https://www.microsoft.com/windows/reskits/webresources.
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard enables users to migrate personal display properties, folder and taskbar options, and Internet browser and mail settings, as well as specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites, without manual configuration. For more information about the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, see Help and Support Center for Windows XP.
Sysdiff.exe
Sysdiff.exe is an automated installation tool that enables you to pre-install applications, including applications that do not support scripted installation, as part of an automated setup. For more information about Sysdiff.exe, see the Sysdiff.exe link on the Web Resources page at https://www.microsoft.com/windows/reskits/webresources.
Windows 2000 Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT)
The Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT) is used to migrate to the Windows 2000 Active Directory® directory service, providing a task-based wizard that is used to migrate users, groups, and computers; to set correct file permissions; and to migrate Microsoft Exchange Server mailboxes. For information about ADMT, see the Active Directory Migration Tool (Windows 2000) link on the Web Resources page at https://www.microsoft.com/windows/reskits/webresources.
Related Job Aids
"Worksheet A.34 Identifying Data and Settings for Migration" (DMEUSE_34.doc) on the Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit companion CD (or see "Worksheet A.34 Identifying Data and Settings for Migration" on the Web at https://www.microsoft.com/reskit).
"Worksheet A.35 Evaluating Costs vs. Benefits of Migrating Settings" (DMEUSE_35.doc) on the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Deployment Kit companion CD (or see "Worksheet A.35 Evaluating Costs vs. Benefits of Migrating Settings" on the Web at https://www.microsoft.com/reskit).
"Worksheet A.36 Choosing an Intermediate Data Store" (DMEUSE_36.doc) on the Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit companion CD (or see "Worksheet A.36 Choosing an Intermediate Data Store" on the Web at https://www.microsoft.com/reskit).
"Worksheet A.37 Collecting User State Information" (DMEUSE_37.doc) on the Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit companion CD (or see "Worksheet A.37 Collecting User State Information" on the Web at https://www.microsoft.com/reskit).
"Worksheet A.38 Preparing for the Migration" (DMEUSE_38.doc) on the Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit companion CD (or see "Worksheet A.38 Preparing for the Migration" on the Web at https://www.microsoft.com/reskit).