Modifying CustomSettings.ini Properties for the Existing Computer Task Sequence

After creating a task sequence for the existing computer, modify the MDT properties in CustomSettings.ini to specify where to perform the backup. Specifically, configure the BackupDir, BackupDrive, BackupShare, and ComputerBackupLocation properties.

To modify CustomSettings.ini to perform a full computer backup in Configuration Manager 2007 R3

1. In Windows Explorer, go to the folder that contains the source for the CUSTOMSETTINGS_EXISTING package, and then double-click CustomSettings.ini.

2. In CustomSettings.ini, add the following lines (where share_name is the name of the share to which to back up the computer, and server_name is the name of the server where share_name exists):

ComputerBackupLocation=Network

BackupShare=\\server_name\share_name

BackupDir=%OSDComputerName%

BackupDrive=ALL

3. Save the file in the same folder.

4. Click Start, and then point to All Programs. Point to Microsoft System Center, point to Configuration Manager 2007, and then click ConfigMgr Console.

5. In the Configuration Manager console, go to Site Database/Computer Management/Software Distribution/Packages.

6. In the preview pane, click CUSTOMSETTINGS_EXISTING.

7. In the Actions pane, click Update Distribution Points.

8. In the Confirm Update Distribution Points dialog box, click Yes.

The CUSTOMSETTINGS_EXISTING package is updated to all the distribution points. This ensures the modified version of CustomSettings.ini is used in the task sequence.