- Redirect the OST file. Is it a waste of space? Yes, but it keeps your users happy. Here’s how to do it via GPO. A couple things to keep in mind when you do this: First, redirect it to a SSD basedfile share, preferably on the same datastore as the virtual desktop itself. It is apparently a supported configuration based on this thread.
- ODBC Connections. Preserved with one additional entry: HKCU\Software\ODBC. Add it to the Regedit section under Windows Settings.
- Num Lock on. This is one of those small ones that will drive users crazy. This key preserves the setting: HKCU\Control Panel\Keyboard
- Remote Desktop Connections. Avoid being prompted to trust the cert each time you connect to a remote server: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Terminal Server Client
- UEM can’t preserve any data in %ProgramFiles%. So for poorly developed applications, locate where the user settings are stored within Program Files. When located, here’s a quick PowerShell script to copy the file to a user’s network share and then restore the file.
Backup a file to a network share. Add this as a Logoff task in UEM:
$remoteLocation = "\\UEM\share\Users\" + $env:USERNAME +"\Subfolder"
Copy-Item -Force 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Subfolder\file.ext' -Destination $remoteLocation
Restore a file from a network share to the new virtual machine. Add this as a Logon Task in UEM:
$remoteLocation = "\\UEM\share\Users\" + $env:USERNAME +"\Subfolder\file.ext"
Copy-Item -Force $remoteLocation -Destination 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Subfolder'
