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Increasing MigXML efficiency
Increasing the efficiency of MigXML is all about making each individual include or exclude pattern as specific as possible and ensuring that the component operates in the proper context. For example, the following component is extremely expensive to include Read More...
About context in MigXML
If you have written a fair amount of migration MigXML you have probably noticed that there are a number of elements that take a context parameter. Do you understand what this parameter controls? Do you understand the impact that it can have on your migration? Read More...
How to debug a USMT log like a Pro
The Scanstate and Loadstate logs contain a wealth of information on each problem that is encountered, however it does take a little bit of work to root cause a problem. For example, lets take a look at an example. A few weeks ago our team got an email Read More...
What is the User State Migration Tool?
To get started, here is the first paragraph from the USMT help content on TechNet : You can use Microsoft® Windows® User State Migration Tool (USMT) 3.0 to migrate user files and settings during large deployments of Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Read More...
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