Complete Solution for the Migration of User Settings
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 7, 2010 at 8:56:01 AM
Complete Solution for the Migration of User Settings
COLOGNE, Germany, May 7, 2010-- Profile Migrator(TM) allows a centrally controlled migration of user
settings for arbitrary windows-based applications on clients and servers. The
software supports the migration to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the
virtualization of desktops and servers, the introduction of 64-bit systems,
and version upgrades of common programs (including MS Office, Outlook,
Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader, etc.). The beta version of the program is
now available for download from http://www.profilemigrator.com for a 30-day
evaluation.
Program customizations and individual settings of users are stored in
user profiles. These represent a set of configurations that is stored via
distributed entries in various files. Each application treats user data
differently, however. A standard does not even exist for software
manufacturers themselves. The migration of user profiles is thus a complex
matter and is hardly ever attempted these days.
Enter Profile Migrator(TM), a new software by sepago that migrates user
configurations in operating systems and applications. The program is very
powerful in this respect and can be used for practically all migration
scenarios. That's because Profile Migrator(TM) uses a profile migration
method based on "Application Configuration Sets" (ACS) which has been newly
developed by sepago.
The ACS technology combines the information about the creation of the
user profiles by an application into an XML file. The user settings of the
application are then migrated with this file. For a variety of standard
programs, the necessary ACS files can be downloaded from an online database
and imported into Profile Migrator(TM). Missing ACS files can be created
with the program if required.
Profile Migrator(TM) is thus not restricted to preselected applications.
Administrators can carry out a migration project that has been flexibly
adapted to their needs. The program supports a system changeover to Windows 7
or Windows Server 2008 R2, the introduction of 64-bit systems, the
virtualization of desktops and servers, and version upgrades of common
applications such as MS Office.
An intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) permits program operation and
the execution of the profile migration in three steps: 1. Selection of the
profiles, 2. Selection of the applications, 3. Check of the settings and
start of the profile migration. As only selected application data is
migrated, the migration simultaneously serves as a profile cleanup.
Profile Migrator(TM) can as of now be downloaded from
http://www.profilemigrator.com as a beta version and can be evaluated free
for 30 days. All settings made in the test version can be saved and can later
be applied to the production environment with the full version. Profile
Migrator(TM) Beta processes server-stored (roaming) profiles and Citrix UPM
profiles. The full version will also permit the migration of local profiles.
Migration of user profiles saves follow-on cost and increases the
acceptance of IT innovation
Without the transfer of their personal settings, users experience their
new desktop after a migration as a nuisance. Templates, standard formatting,
signatures, settings on file locations, shortcuts, macros and add-ins,
background images, skins, font sizes or settings for the toolbar are no
longer present. The reconfiguration of these settings, which simplify work
and lend a motivating "look & feel" to the workplace, represents lost
productive work time. Often users need additional help from the user help
desk for this. This results in significant follow-on cost from a migration.
On the product website http://www.profilemigrator.com, we have provided
an ROI calculator that highlights these hidden costs of a migration. After
entering the individual parameters, a significant savings potential and a
convincing Return on Investment (ROI) emerge. In an example calculation for
organizations with 2,500 users, this amounts to around 120,000 euros - a
relevant savings potential in times of tight budgets and continuously
increasing competition.
But even the non-pecuniary perspective is clearly in favor of migrating
user profiles. Retaining settings is a real service that ensures user
satisfaction and contributes to a fundamental increase in the acceptance of
innovation in IT. For the first time, Profile Migrator(TM) creates the
opportunity to migrate user settings for arbitrary windows-based
applications. This allows a system/version update to be carried out in a
cost-efficient and user-friendly way.
About sepago
sepago GmbH, based in Cologne (Germany), are specialists for application
provisioning and automation in complex IT environments. As a Citrix Platinum,
Microsoft Gold und VMware Enterprise Partner, sepago offer services in the
areas of consulting and operation support at the highest level. The business
unit Research and Development develops future-oriented software solutions
based on special market insight from the consultancy business. sepago have
become known internationally as the creators of the Citrix User Profile
Manager. Further information on the company is available online under
http://www.sepago.com. Under blogs.sepago.de, sepago developers and
consultants discuss current IT technology topics.
Press Contact
Carsten Brueggerhoff
Managing Director
Phone: +49-221-8019395-0
Email: cb@sepago.de
Source: sepago GmbH
Press Contact: Carsten Brueggerhoff, Managing Director, Phone: +49-221-8019395-0, Email: cb@sepago.de .
COLOGNE, Germany, May 7, 2010-- Profile Migrator(TM) allows a centrally controlled migration of user
settings for arbitrary windows-based applications on clients and servers. The
software supports the migration to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the
virtualization of desktops and servers, the introduction of 64-bit systems,
and version upgrades of common programs (including MS Office, Outlook,
Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader, etc.). The beta version of the program is
now available for download from http://www.profilemigrator.com for a 30-day
evaluation.
Program customizations and individual settings of users are stored in
user profiles. These represent a set of configurations that is stored via
distributed entries in various files. Each application treats user data
differently, however. A standard does not even exist for software
manufacturers themselves. The migration of user profiles is thus a complex
matter and is hardly ever attempted these days.
Enter Profile Migrator(TM), a new software by sepago that migrates user
configurations in operating systems and applications. The program is very
powerful in this respect and can be used for practically all migration
scenarios. That's because Profile Migrator(TM) uses a profile migration
method based on "Application Configuration Sets" (ACS) which has been newly
developed by sepago.
The ACS technology combines the information about the creation of the
user profiles by an application into an XML file. The user settings of the
application are then migrated with this file. For a variety of standard
programs, the necessary ACS files can be downloaded from an online database
and imported into Profile Migrator(TM). Missing ACS files can be created
with the program if required.
Profile Migrator(TM) is thus not restricted to preselected applications.
Administrators can carry out a migration project that has been flexibly
adapted to their needs. The program supports a system changeover to Windows 7
or Windows Server 2008 R2, the introduction of 64-bit systems, the
virtualization of desktops and servers, and version upgrades of common
applications such as MS Office.
An intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) permits program operation and
the execution of the profile migration in three steps: 1. Selection of the
profiles, 2. Selection of the applications, 3. Check of the settings and
start of the profile migration. As only selected application data is
migrated, the migration simultaneously serves as a profile cleanup.
Profile Migrator(TM) can as of now be downloaded from
http://www.profilemigrator.com as a beta version and can be evaluated free
for 30 days. All settings made in the test version can be saved and can later
be applied to the production environment with the full version. Profile
Migrator(TM) Beta processes server-stored (roaming) profiles and Citrix UPM
profiles. The full version will also permit the migration of local profiles.
Migration of user profiles saves follow-on cost and increases the
acceptance of IT innovation
Without the transfer of their personal settings, users experience their
new desktop after a migration as a nuisance. Templates, standard formatting,
signatures, settings on file locations, shortcuts, macros and add-ins,
background images, skins, font sizes or settings for the toolbar are no
longer present. The reconfiguration of these settings, which simplify work
and lend a motivating "look & feel" to the workplace, represents lost
productive work time. Often users need additional help from the user help
desk for this. This results in significant follow-on cost from a migration.
On the product website http://www.profilemigrator.com, we have provided
an ROI calculator that highlights these hidden costs of a migration. After
entering the individual parameters, a significant savings potential and a
convincing Return on Investment (ROI) emerge. In an example calculation for
organizations with 2,500 users, this amounts to around 120,000 euros - a
relevant savings potential in times of tight budgets and continuously
increasing competition.
But even the non-pecuniary perspective is clearly in favor of migrating
user profiles. Retaining settings is a real service that ensures user
satisfaction and contributes to a fundamental increase in the acceptance of
innovation in IT. For the first time, Profile Migrator(TM) creates the
opportunity to migrate user settings for arbitrary windows-based
applications. This allows a system/version update to be carried out in a
cost-efficient and user-friendly way.
About sepago
sepago GmbH, based in Cologne (Germany), are specialists for application
provisioning and automation in complex IT environments. As a Citrix Platinum,
Microsoft Gold und VMware Enterprise Partner, sepago offer services in the
areas of consulting and operation support at the highest level. The business
unit Research and Development develops future-oriented software solutions
based on special market insight from the consultancy business. sepago have
become known internationally as the creators of the Citrix User Profile
Manager. Further information on the company is available online under
http://www.sepago.com. Under blogs.sepago.de, sepago developers and
consultants discuss current IT technology topics.
Press Contact
Carsten Brueggerhoff
Managing Director
Phone: +49-221-8019395-0
Email: cb@sepago.de
Source: sepago GmbH
Press Contact: Carsten Brueggerhoff, Managing Director, Phone: +49-221-8019395-0, Email: cb@sepago.de .