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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Deploying Windows VistaChapter 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
Windows System Image Manager GUI
Steps to Build an Answer File
1. Create anew blank answer file2. Add components3. Configure Windows settings
such as disk partition4. Validate the file5. Move it to removable media like
a USB key or floppy disk
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
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
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"
Verify System Integrity
• Use System File Checker• Scans protected system files to
verify their integrity• Command-line: Sfc.exe
/verifyonly
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
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
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
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
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