Migration strategies for IT Pros

Applies to all editions of Windows Vista.
Which edition of Windows Vista am I using?

This topic provides information about the common administration and troubleshooting tasks and tools associated with migrating to this version of Windows. It also provides links to content that will help you to transfer user settings to this version of Windows.

Common tasks

These links will take you to additional information on the Microsoft Web site.

•	Use application compatibility tools

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Useful tools

This section describes the Microsoft Web site downloads and tools associated with this version of Windows that help you migrate to this version of Windows.

•	User State Migration Tool (USMT)
•	Windows Vista Migration Step-by-Step Guide
•	Windows Vista Deployment Tools and Technologies Webcast
•	Windows Vista Deployment Enhancements

Management Console

No Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins related to migration were available when this documentation was last updated.

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Downloads

For migration downloads, go to the following resources on the Microsoft Web site:

•	Windows Vista Migration Step-by-Step Guide

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Deployment

For information about deploying and migrating this version of Windows, go to the following resources on the Microsoft Web site:

•	Windows Vista Migration Step-by-Step Guide
•	Windows Vista Deployment Step-by-Step Guide

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Operations

No migration-related downloads were available when this documentation was last updated.

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Technical reference

For more information about migration, go to the following technical references on the Microsoft Web site:

•	Command line syntax for User State Migration Tool

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Migration strategies for IT Pros

Common tasks

Useful tools

Management Console

Downloads

Deployment

Operations

Technical reference

See also