Batch (USMT/FAST/?) Backup of Individualized System Files & Settings
- From: "Craig" <geekyouright@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 14 Jul 2006 02:04:07 -0700
microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment
This is a msg I hitherto had submitted in the
"microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment" user group. It
languished completely unanswered for 9 days. Therefore, I deleted it
there and now submit to the eager, creative & technically-proficient
minds here ... that means you! ... yeah you! ...the one reading this
right now! ... you know who you are!! ...
https://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/usermigr.mspx
contains the following passage regarding usage requirements for the
User State Migration Tool (USMT): "...individual users do not need to
use USMT. In addition, USMT requires a client computer that is
connected to a Windows Server domain controller."
Q: Is this true? ... that in order to use the USMT, I MUST be
"connected to a Windows Server domain controller." (i.e., a server)?
What I'm getting at is this: I'm hoping to maybe use the USMT on
stand-alone systems and/or SOHO, P2P (non-server supported) networks.
My motivation is that I've been unable to implement or discover a way
to batch script the backup of settings and files using FAST (File and
Settings Transfer Wizard). I would like to be able to batch backup
settings by individual components (e.g., "Command Prompt settings",
"Display settings", "Windows Media Player", etc.) as opposed to the
comprehensive "All". I also want to be able to create and configure
additional non-default programs (e.g., Trillian, Maxthon, MusicMatch
Jukebox, etc.) using this same batched backup routine.
I know I could create a comprehensive batch script pulling from each
component's applicable settings files and associated Windows registry
entries, then individually .RAR them up; but I was hoping to find an
alternative tool (FAST, USMT, ?) that I could tailor according to my
variable needs (new system setups; existing system enhancement;
recovery, etc.), and in this way get a head start. This, it seems to
me, would cut my scripting labor investment considerably ... but then
again, maybe not.
Anyone have an answer to my first question and/or any advice on
realizing my goal?
Any/all replies welcomed and sincerely appreciated. Thanks.
"Today's the best day of my life...and NOW you're part of it!" ...
Craig
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