Confuse - USMT & MDT & SIM

The confusing parts …

1) USMT: Will have below files

MigApp:- To migrate the Application settings like Outlook dictionary

Miguser:- To migrate the Local Users membership

MigDoc:- TO migrate the File types that you wanted to migrate

Custom.XML: the above three can be overwriten if you want any of above or apart from that to migrate.

Config.XML: You can migrate the configurations of Applications also with file

2) In MDT: - Will have this file

Customsettings .ini :- customize it to show or hide screens when running through the deployment wizard, this file is found in the Control folder

3) What is SIM? System Image Manager

SIM will be useful to create Unattended .XML file

SCCM + MDT Driver Management - Good Info To Read

Below are the options that i could see to automate the Drivers for different models...


For DELL
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/systems-management/w/wiki/repository-manager.aspx

Dell Repository Manager is an application that allows IT Admins more easily manage system updates. Repository Manager provides an easy to use, searchable interface used to create custom collections known as bundles and repositories of Dell Update Packages (DUPs). 

A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a software element on a Dell server such as the BIOS, a driver, firmware and other software updates. UsingRepository Manager in conjunction with other OpenManage tools helps to ensure that your PowerEdge server is kept up to date. 

For how to make the Task Sequence .. you can use this...http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2961-dell-and-drivers/


http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/enterprise-client/w/wiki/client-deployment.aspx
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/os-applications/w/wiki/dell-business-client-operating-system-deployment.aspx

FOR IBM Lenovo

http://scug.be/blogs/sccm/archive/2011/01/18/configmgr-2007-osd-using-lenovo-update-retriever-to-install-all-your-drivers-without-importing-them-in-the-configmgr-driver-catalog.aspx

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkVantage-Technologies/Use-THIN-INSTALLER-silently-to-install-updates/td-p/218895
Official Lenovo Deployment Guide Download Page http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=UM006719
http://blog.itminutes.net/?p=266


For Hp 

http://h20331.www2.hp.com/Hpsub/cache/509658-0-0-225-121.html

and other steps to manage the Drivers like we do it in MDT...

http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/cnackers/archive/2010/04/29/configmgr-driver-management-good-info-to-read.aspx

Take a read:
http://blogs.technet.com/mniehaus/archive/2010/04/29/configmgr-2007-driver-management-the-novel-part-1.aspx
http://blogs.technet.com/mniehaus/archive/2010/04/29/configmgr-2007-driver-management-the-novel-part-2.aspx
http://blogs.technet.com/mniehaus/archive/2010/04/29/configmgr-2007-driver-management-the-novel-part-3.aspx
http://www.deployvista.com/Home/tabid/36/EntryID/132/language/en-US/Default.aspx

-Enjoy

Deploy Windows 7 in Your own Way

If your last desktop OS deployment was circa Windows XP, we have some good news. Gone are the days of manual building, configuration and migration processes. New sets of tools are available to facilitate a deployment tailored specifically for your environment.

 

look at here for more …….

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/magazine/hh273489.aspx

Good Website for MDT

Good Website for MDT http://www.deploymentresearch.com/Videos/MDT2010LiteTouchUnleashedVideos.aspx