Mirage leverage this tool for os migration, hardware refresh with os migration and for disaster recovery when only the user profile and data are being restored. Using horizon mirage for desktop recovery and maintenance. Jan 31, 2014 in this blog post i offer 5 ways vmware mirage streamlines your windows xp to windows 7 migration. This forum is a community that is mainly composed of it professionals who can cater to the complexity of your concern. Identify the steps for performing a windows xp to windows 7 migration. Simplify windows 10 migrations using vmware mirage.
In mirage console, click on xp to windows 7 migration. Horizon mirage is a centralized desktop image management technology that separates the pc into logical layers owned and managed by either it or the enduser. Mar 20, 2014 by judy wu, solution engineer, enduser computing, vmware microsoft ends support for windows xp on april 8, 2014, so it is an urgent requirement for businesses of all sizes to migrate from windows xp to windows 7. But there are now how tos from vmware for this kind of migrations. In place os migration from windows 7 to windows 10. How to successfully migrate from windows 7 to windows 10. Os migration with mirage retains the original computer name but requires rejoining. Old directory after user profile or windows 7 migration with vmware horizon. Now you can update itmanaged layers while maintaining enduser files and personalization. The methodology in this blog focuses on the steps after horizon mirage.
Endpoint protection with desktop backups to network storage on an hourly basis that has daily, monthly, and yearly snapshot recoveries. System migration connect to vmware mirage and select your windows 7 endpoint which you have previously installed vmware mirage client with and you have centralized. Migrate old versions of windows embedded pos to posready 2009 or posready 7. About this course this handson training course builds your skills in installing, configuring, and performing common administrator tasks and enduser tasks with the vmware horizon mirage software. Windows vista os support horizon mirage now supports windows vista for disaster recovery and windows 7 migration both in place migrations and through hardware refresh. Horizon apps offers published applications and sessionbased desktops, without vdi. Vmware horizon mirage is often used for migration scenarios. How vmware mirage works for remote user management, vdi and. Discuss the ways you can troubleshoot a migration to windows 7. Either you can do an inplace migrate where the user keeps the same hardware, or mirage will migrate user to w10 and the user will get a new pc at the same time.
You can perform in place os migration of windows 7 to windows 10 in two ways. Vmware horizon mirage accelerates windows xp to windows 7 migration across thousands of desktop and laptop computers at headquarters. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in windows in order to. Improved scalability for image management scenarios. Before you capture base layers for os migration, disable hybrid sleep on the reference machine. How vmware mirage works for remote user management, vdi and migrations. This new version features support for windows vista migrations from vista to windows 7 are also supported, client and file portal localization french, german, japanese and simplified chinese, optimizations of the endpoint centralization process, a brand new web console for help desk users. One copy of the software allows you to manage 10 endpoints.
For example, customers can migrate from windows 7 enterprise to windows 10 professional. For step 1, refer to the vmware horizon mirage installation guide. There are basically four ways to pursue a windows migration, margevicius said. Watch our video to see how this desktop management software can benefit your. Explain how you can monitor the windows xp to windows 7 migration process discuss ways to troubleshoot a migration to windows 7 2 introduction to horizon mirage explain how horizon mirage works describe how horizon mirage fits into the vmware enduser computing vision define the main horizon mirage use cases and the business. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the pc.
Validated results will be shown in case of any mismatch to be fixed. Explain how you can monitor the windows xp to windows 7 migration process. You can define this account in the mirage system configuration. My clients are encrypted with sophos safeguard and now i want to migrate my windows xp client to windows 7. To perform hardware migrations, as windows 7 and windows 8 migrations, well need user software migration tool 4 software to be imported into horizon mirage. Key capabilities highlighted here include base and app. In this way, your it techs can use horizon mirage to perform simultaneous migration tasks on multiple devices eliminating most or all pc visits. Nov 30, 2016 register for the webinar, how to simplify and derisk windows 10 migrations, hosted by lakeside software, migrationstudio and vmware on dec 7 at 7. Video showing the windows xp to windows 7 migration steps and process within vmware mirage. If youre dreading the migration to windows 7, dell and vmware have solutions that simplify the process, and reduce the risks posed. Once you have purchased vmware horizon, you will receive a license confirmation email with your license keys or you can retrieve your license keys from the vmware license portal.
Click the program files tab in the bottom pane to view the applications installed in the win 7 migration base layer. Note it includes apps that are not currently installed in the xp desktop, such as filezilla and putty, which will be included during this migration. Horizon mirage is part of the vmware horizon suite, which enables workforce mobility. How vmware mirage works for remote user management, vdi. Deploying vmware mirage tips and tricks for success. Simplify windows 10 migrations using vmware mirage vmware. Yesterday, vmware released vmware horizon mirage 5. Key capabilities highlighted here include base and app layer technology. Mirage wont migrate the users profiles or data in the os upgrade. There are three installation and preparation steps to migrate your encrypted endpoints from windows xp to windows 7. Centralize your endpoint image management of physical and virtual machines with vmware mirage.
Capture an app layer on the virtual machine for app layer capturing. For the latest on vmware horizon mirage, follow vmware horizon by april 2nd. Customers who have purchased vmware horizon can download their relevant installation package from the product download tab below. Deliver application layers as part of the os migration operation. When to use vmware view versus vmware mirage as part of vmwares horizon suite of end user computing euc products that present a set of tools that enable it to exercise comprehensive endpoint management while delivering a unified user experience across a variety of devices and access methods. In 20, mirage joined vmware view and vmware horizon workspace as the vmware horizon suite for enduser computing.
Best practices for published applications and desktops in. Vmware mirage and windows 10 support esx virtualization. When you perform an inplace windows 8 migration, mcafee antivirus software might prevent mirage from setting the correct access rights on directories. After performing an os migration from windows 7 to windows 8. Before attending this course, you should have the following knowledge. Os migration with mirage retains the original computer name but requires rejoining the domain to create a windows 7, windows 8. Using horizon mirage for windows 7 migration of windows xp.
Register for the webinar, how to simplify and derisk windows 10 migrations, hosted by lakeside software, migrationstudio and vmware on dec 7 at 7. Or migrate an end users profile and files to a new windows machine or terminal. You can either perform inplace migration on the same devices or to replacement devices. If youre dreading the migration to windows 7, dell and vmware have solutions that simplify the process, and reduce the risks posed during. I think you might have to use a different product from vmware called vmware mirage. Windows os migration using vmware mirage you can migrate existing windows 7 windows 8.
Partners can register for a similar partnerfocused webinar on dec 7 at 9 a. Installing and configuring horizon mirage windows xp to windows 7 migration line identify the steps for performing a recognize the operating system, software windows xp to windows 7 migration requirements, and hardware requirements explain how you can monitor the for a successful deployment of horizon windows xp to windows 7 migration mirage. For an indepth assistance on upgrading from windows 7 to windows 10 in a vdi environment and roaming profiles, we suggest that you post your query on the technet forum. And finally, one of the most critical aspects for the 45% of companies that havent moved to windows 7, an automated migration from windows xp to windows 7. Apr 15, 20 because mirage cannot make any assumptions on application support for windows 7, userinstalled applications will not migrate to the new os. Apr 02, 2014 to perform hardware migrations, as windows 7 and windows 8 migrations, well need user software migration tool 4 software to be imported into horizon mirage.
Mirage accelerates os migration of windows 7 endpoints to windows 10 with minimal impact on endusers. Aligned mirage license scheme to the horizon userbased license scheme horizon mirage no longer enforces license based on device count. Download and install the windows automated installation kit aik for windows 7 usmt 4. Mirage now supports up to 50,000 endpoints when using image management only policy. Vmware mirage provides nextgeneration desktop image management for. We are moving to a new printer server with our migration from xp to windows 7 x64, and i would like to avoid having to remove all printers that point to the old server after xp to 7 migration. Horizon mirage accelerates the most common approaches to windows 7 migrations. Reboot the endpoint if any reboot is pending for the device. Vmware horizon mirage client is a software program developed by vmware. Windows 7 inplace migration encrypts endpoints with sophos 5. To be more specific mirage supports the migration from windows xp to windows 7 and windows vista to windows 7. Mirage does not detect the compatibility of a processer with the hybrid sleep capability of windows 7 and windows 8. Wanova mirage now vmware mirage software was designed for information technology organizations supporting distributed enterprises and has three primary. Describe how horizon mirage fits into the vmware enduser computing vision define the main horizon mirage use cases explain the main features and benefits of horizon mirage 7 migrating a desktop from windows xp to windows 7 recognize the steps needed to prepare your migration environment for a windows xp to windows 7 migration.
Mirage solution components migrating a desktop from windows xp to define the horizon mirage layers windows 7 diagram the horizon mirage architecture line recognize the steps needed to prepare installing and configuring horizon mirage your migration environment for a line windows xp to windows 7 migration recognize the operating system, software. As with windows xp to win7 migration, users can continue to work as horizon mirage downloads the win7 image in the background, minimizing enduser down time. There is also an option only to license the windows migration feature. Mirage client status should be in the connected state to mirage server. Please follow vmware horizon for the latest updates on vmware horizon mirage. Horizon mirage is a windows desktop image management solution that. In addition, horizon mirage takes a full snapshot of the windows xp system before it attempts the migration, so if something goes wrong, you can quickly restore the end user to the previous system. Vmware mirage step by step part 12 windows os in place. Migrate an existing windows xp desktop to windows 7, or migrate an existing.
Horizon mirage streamlines windows 7 migration solution. Migrate an existing windows xp desktop to windows 7, or migrate an existing windows 7 desktop to windows 8. Full support for windows 7 os endpoint migration to windows 8. For example, if you centralize a windows 7 endpoint which is 100 gb in size. Aug 04, 2017 todays post is a post detailing the process of migration of windows 7 to windows 10 inplace migrate. May 17, 20 endpoint protection with desktop backups to network storage on an hourly basis that has daily, monthly, and yearly snapshot recoveries. In this chapter well give you an introduction to the vmware horizon mirage technology and its key use cases. Microsoft powerpoint deploying vmware mirage tips and tricks for success.
Besides hardware migrations mirage also supports the migration from one windows version to another. Any changes the end user makes to a physical desktop installing applications and updating data synchronize to a centralized mirage server whenever the device can communicate with it. The methodology in this blog focuses on the steps after horizon mirage is installed. Migrate endpoints running a custom windows 7 image while maintaining the end users data and settings. Vmware mirage can handle migrations between different windows os in two ways. Tips and tricks for success bonny babu 20th may 2014. Horizon mirage separates desktop, laptop or virtual endpoints into logical layers that are owned and managed by it or the end user. Pair this with vmware latest release of horizon mirage 5. Mirage also supports windows 7 32bit to windows 10 64bit migrations, even giving customers the freedom to perform inplace migrations regardless of windows 10 edition and language. Windows 10 os migration with vmware mirage vmware video. For users who do not require personalized virtual desktops and who handle a standard set of tasks, vmware horizon apps is the ideal solution. Quickly revert the system back to windows 7 if something goes wrong. Vmware horizon mirage provides centralized image management for windows desktops with enhanced os migration capabilities.
Using vmware mirage you can migrate existing windows 7 windows 8. Demonstration of migrating a windows 7 os to windows 10 using vmware mirage. Vmware horizon mirage windows 7 migration video showing the windows xp to windows 7 migration steps and process within vmware horizon mirage. Jun 10, 20 windows 7 inplace migration encrypts endpoints with sophos 5. Windows 10 os migration with vmware mirage youtube. Using horizon mirage for windows 7 migration of windows xp endpoints with disk encryption vmware enduser computing bl. Windows 7 migration using vmware horizon mirage vmware horizon mirage is a layered imagemanagement solution that separates the pc into logical layers, which are owned and managed by either your it organization or the end user. After you perform an inplace windows 8 migration, you might not be able to create or edit files. Sep 05, 20 is it possible to configure mirage to not migrate network printers and the users default printer. Aug 28, 2017 how to successfully migrate from windows 7 to windows 10. Mirage for windows 7 migration simple systems limited.
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