Windows Migration Tools

Question 1

Why Migrate?

Answer 1

• Users have many documents & configurations
  
  • Application settings , bookmarks , documents
• Sometimes there’s no direct upgrade path
  
  • Windows XP to Windows 7
• Move from one physical computer to another
  
  • Faster & better

Question 2

Windows Upgrade Advisor

Answer 2

• Check system for upgrade compatibility to Windows 7
  
  • Stand alone “upgrade advisor” app
  • Download from Microsoft

-Called “Upgrade Assistant” in Windows 8 / 8.1

Question 3

Migration Methods

Answer 3

• Stand-by-Side
  
  • Two computers
  • Move information from one to the other
• Wipe-and-Load
  
  • Export data , nuke & install , & import
  • Profiles copied to external device
• Windows 8 / 8.1 relies on OneDrive
  
  • Sync files & Settings to the cloud option
  • No network or transfer cable option

Question 4

Windows Easy Transfer

Answer 4

• Migrate from Windows XP , Windows Vista , Windows 7 or Windows 8 / 8.1
  
  • Useful when moving to new computer
  • No alway a direct path between versions
  • Transfer Windows XP to Windows 8, but not 8.1
• Transfer of user data
  
  • Accts , Docs , Apps , Settings , Video , Pictures , etc
  • Does not transfer applications

-Supports both Side-by-Side & Wipe-&-Load

Question 5

User State Migration Tool

USMT ) (1

Answer 5

• Migrate from one Windows version to another
  
  • Source : Windows XP , Vista , 7 , 8 / 8.1
  • Destination : Vista , 7 & 8 / 8.1
• Included with the Windows Automated
  
  • Installation Kit ( AIK )
• Very Sealable
  
  • Built for large Enterprises
  • Works at the Command Line

Question 6

User State Migration Tool

USMT ) (2

Answer 6

• Two-Step Process
  
  • Can be completely automated
  • Take advantage of the Command Line
• Scan State
  
  • Complies & stores migration data
  • Must run elevated prompt (vista , 7 , 8 / 8.1) or as a local Admin (XP)
• Load State
  
  • Loads profile onto destination computer