First, verify that your application is compatible
The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) is a free tool provided by Microsoft to help administrators identify application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7. The tool can also determine the consequences of running an incompatible application.
Second, verify all hardware is compatible
The Microsoft Evaluation and Planning Toolkit (MAP) is used to evaluate and inventory the hardware and equipment on all your computers on your network. It then reports which system hardware is in good condition and is suitable for installing Win7. Device drivers are always the sticking point of Windows upgrades.
Third, migrate user settings
User State Migration Tool (USMT) This tool can help you move user settings and features from your old PC to a new computer with Windows 7 installed. This scripting command-line tool is easy to use.
Iv. Automating Deployment Tools
Windows 7-oriented Windows Automation Installation Kit (WAIK) is a set of tools and documentation that can help administrators deploy Windows 7 automatically. It can configure an answer file (answer file), get a Windows image, and then configure or modify these images.
V. Upgrading automation to the next stage
Deployment Image Service and management (DISM) is a command-line tool that combines some of the management features in Waik to configure the image's feature packs and updates during the entire lifecycle of the image. It is Microsoft's previous Deployment Tools: Package Manager (Package Manager), PEImg and Intlcfg's next generation products.
Six, ignore the client.
The Microsoft Deployment Kit (MDT) kit provides a deployment platform that can be used to configure operating systems, applications, and user settings. If you use the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (Configuration Manager 2007) in combination, it will be able to implement a fully automated deployment.
Seven, you deploy Windows 7 when you are asleep
Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is a server role that allows you to automatically deploy Windows7 over a network, from a centralized location. WDS supports multicast deployments and unattended installations. However, not all clients are compatible with WDS.