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Follow the steps in this topic to deploy User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) in a test environment. Evaluate UE-V to determine whether it’s the right solution to manage user settings across multiple devices within your enterprise.
**Note**
The information in this section is explained in greater detail throughout the rest of the documentation. If you’ve already determined that UE-V is the right solution and you don’t need to further evaluate it, go to Prepare a UE-V deployment.
>**Note**
The information in this section is explained in greater detail throughout the rest of the documentation. If you’ve already determined that UE-V is the right solution and you don’t need to further evaluate it, see [Prepare a UE-V deployment](uev-prepare-for-deployment.md.)
The standard installation of UE-V synchronizes the default Microsoft Windows and Office settings and many Windows applications settings. For best results, ensure that your test environment includes two or more user computers that share network access.
@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ You’ll need to deploy a settings storage location, a standard network share wh
3. Assign UE-V users permission to create a directory when they connect. Grant full permission to all subdirectories of that directory, but block access to anything above.
1. Set the following share-level Server Message Block (SMB) permissions for the settings storage location folder.
4. Set the following share-level Server Message Block (SMB) permissions for the settings storage location folder.
| **User account** | **Recommended permissions** |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Everyone | No permissions |
| Security group of UE-V users | Full control |
2. Set the following NTFS file system permissions for the settings storage location folder.
5. Set the following NTFS file system permissions for the settings storage location folder.
| **User account** | **Recommended permissions** | **Folder** |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
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The UE-V service is the client-side component that captures user-personalized application and Windows settings and saves them in settings packages. Settings packages are built, locally stored, and copied to the settings storage location.
Before enabling the UE-V service, ensure that you’ve completed the following tasks:
Before enabling the UE-V service, you'll need to register the UE-V templates for first use. In a PowerShell window, type `register-TemplateName` where **TemplateName** is the name of the UE-V template you want to register, and press ENTER.
- Configure the settings storage location
With Windows 10, version 1607 and later, the UE-V service is installed on user devices when the operating system is installed. Enable the service to start using UE-V. You can enable the service with the Group Policy editor or with Windows PowerShell.
- Configure the template storage location path
- Register the UE-V templates for first use. In a PowerShell window, type `register-<TemplateName>` where “TemplateName” is the name of the UE-V template you want to register, and press ENTER.
With Windows 10, version 1607 and later, the UE-V service is installed on user devices. Enable the service to start using UE-V. You can enable the service with the Group Policy editor or with Windows PowerShell.
To enable the UE-V service with Group Policy:
**To enable the UE-V service with Group Policy**
1. Open the device’s **Group Policy Editor**.
@ -97,7 +91,7 @@ To enable the UE-V service with Group Policy:
4. Restart the device.
To enable the UE-V service with Windows PowerShell:
**To enable the UE-V service with Windows PowerShell**
1. In a PowerShell window, type **Enable-UEV** and press ENTER.
@ -111,28 +105,28 @@ You’re ready to run a few tests on your UE-V evaluation deployment to see how
1. On the first device (Computer A), make one or more of these changes:
1. Open Windows Desktop and move the taskbar to a different location in the window.
- Open Windows Desktop and move the taskbar to a different location in the window.
2. Change the default fonts.
- Change the default fonts.
3. Open Notepad and set format -&gt; word wrap **on**.
- Open Notepad and set format -&gt; word wrap **on**.
4. Change the behavior of any Windows app, as detailed in [Managing UE-V settings location templates using Windows PowerShell and WMI](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md).
- Change the behavior of any Windows application, as detailed in [Managing UE-V settings location templates using Windows PowerShell and WMI](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md).
5. Disable Microsoft Account settings synchronization and roaming profiles.
- Disable Microsoft Account settings synchronization and roaming profiles.
2. Log off Computer A. Settings are saved in a UE-V settings package when users lock, logoff, exit an application, or when the sync provider runs (every 30 minutes by default).
3. Log in to the second device (Computer B) as the same user as Computer A.
4. Open Windows Desktop and verify that the taskbar location matches that of Computer A. Verify that the default fonts match and that Notepad is set to **word wrap on**. Also verify the change you made to any Windows app.
4. Open Windows Desktop and verify that the taskbar location matches that of Computer A. Verify that the default fonts match and that NotePad is set to **word wrap on**. Also verify the change you made to any Windows applications.
You can change the settings in Computer B back to the original Computer A settings. Then log off Computer B and log in to Computer A to verify the changes.
5. You can change the settings in Computer B back to the original Computer A settings. Then log off Computer B and log in to Computer A to verify the changes.
Other resources for this feature
--------------------------------
- [User Experience Virtualization](uev-for-windows.md)
- [User Experience Virtualization overview](uev-for-windows.md)
- [Prepare a UE-V Deployment](uev-prepare-for-deployment.md)

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Applies to: Windows 10, version 1607
Before you deploy User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), review this topic for important information about the type of deployment you’re planning and for preparations you can make beforehand so that your deployment is successful.
Before you deploy User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), review this topic for important information about the type of deployment you’re planning and for preparations you can make beforehand so that your deployment is successful. If you leave this page, be sure to come back and read through the planning information in this topic.
First, review these tasks that you’ll need to do to deploy UE-V:
## Plan your UE-V deployment
- [Plan your UE-V deployment](#planning)
With UE-V, you can synchronize user-defined application and operating system settings across all the devices that a user works from. Use UE-V to synchronize settings for Windows applications and custom applications, such as third-party and line of business applications.
> Before you deploy any UE-V components, review this topic to help you determine which UE-V features to deploy. If you leave this page, be sure to come back and read through the planning information below.
Whether you want to synchronize settings for only default Windows applications or for both Windows and custom applications, you’ll need to first deploy the features required to use UE-V.
- [Deploy required UE-V features](uev-deploy-required-features.md)
> Every UE-V deployment requires these activities:
[Deploy required UE-V features](uev-deploy-required-features.md)
- [Define a settings storage location](uev-deploy-required-features.md#ssl)
@ -30,15 +28,15 @@ First, review these tasks that you’ll need to do to deploy UE-V:
- [Enable the UE-V service](uev-deploy-required-features.md#enable-the-ue-v-service) on user computers
- Optionally, you can [Use UE-V with custom applications](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md)
If you want to use UE-V to synchronize user-defined settings for custom applications (third-party or line-of-business), you’ll need to install and configure these optional additional UE-V features:
Review this topic to determine whether you want UE-V to support the synchronization of settings for custom applications (third-party or line-of-business), which requires these UE-V features:
[Deploy UE-V for custom applications](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md)
- [Install the UE-V template generator](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md#install-the-uev-template-generator) so you can create, edit, and validate the custom settings location templates required to synchronize custom application settings
- [Install the UE-V template generator](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md#install-the-uev-template-generator) so you can create, edit, and validate the custom settings location templates required to synchronize custom application settings
- [Create custom settings location templates](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md#createcustomtemplates) by using the UE-V template generator
- [Create custom settings location templates](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md#createcustomtemplates) with the UE-V template generator
- [Deploy a UE-V settings template catalog](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md#deploycatalogue) to store your custom settings location templates
- [Deploy a UE-V settings template catalog](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md#deploycatalogue) to store your custom settings location templates
The workflow diagram below illustrates a typical UE-V deployment and the decisions you need to be prepared to make.
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<img src="media/image1.png" width="446" height="362" />
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**Planning a UE-V deployment:** Review the following topics to determine which UE-V components you’ll be deploying.
### Planning a UE-V deployment
Review the following topics to determine which UE-V components you’ll be deploying.
- [Decide whether to synchronize settings for custom applications](#decide-whether-to-synchronize-settings-for-custom-applications)
If you want to synchronize settings for custom applications, you’ll need to install the UE-V template generator during deployment. Use the generator to create custom settings location templates, which involves the following tasks:
If you want to synchronize settings for custom applications, you’ll need to install the UE-V template generator. Use the generator to create custom settings location templates, which involves the following tasks:
- Review the [settings that are synchronized automatically in a UE-V deployment](#settings-automatically-synchronized-in-a-ue-v-deployment).
@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ The workflow diagram below illustrates a typical UE-V deployment and the decisio
In a UE-V deployment, many settings are automatically synchronized. You can also customize UE-V to synchronize settings for other applications, such as line-of-business and third-party apps.
Deciding if you want UE-V to synchronize settings for custom applications is probably the most important part of planning your UE-V deployment. The topics in this section will help you make that decision.
Deciding if you want UE-V to synchronize settings for custom applications is an essential part of planning your UE-V deployment. The topics in this section will help you make that decision.
### Settings automatically synchronized in a UE-V deployment
@ -78,79 +78,58 @@ This section explains which settings are synchronized by default in UE-V, includ
- A statement of support for Windows applications setting synchronization
To download a complete list of the specific Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Office 2010, and Microsoft Office 2007 settings that are synchronized by UE-V, use the following links:
See [Microsoft Authored Office 2016 UE-V Templates](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367) to download a list of the specific Office 2016 settings that are synchronized by UE-V.
- [User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) settings templates for Microsoft Office](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367)
To download a list of the Microsoft Office 2013 and 2010 settings that are synchronized by UE-V, see [User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) settings templates for Microsoft Office](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367).
- [Microsoft Authored Office 2016 UE-V Templates](https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Authored-Office-2016-32-0dc05cd8)
### Desktop applications synchronized by default in UE-V
When you enable the UE-V for Windows service, it registers a default group of settings location templates that capture settings values for these common Microsoft applications.
<!-- TOMMY WILL BE COMMENTING ON THE FOLLOWING. IT IS AT LEAST PARTLY ABOUT OLDER VERSIONS. FOR UPDATED LINKS, LOOK JUST ABOVE THIS SECTION.
**Tip**
**Microsoft Office 2007 Settings Synchronization** – In UE-V 2.1 and 2.1 SP1, a settings location template is no longer included by default for Office 2007 applications. However, you can still use Office 2007 templates from UE-V 2.0 or earlier and can get the templates from the [UE-V template gallery](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=246589).
-->
When you enable the UE-V service on user devices, it registers a default group of settings location templates that capture settings values for these common Microsoft applications.
| **Application category** | **Description** |
|-----------------------------|-------------------|
| Microsoft Office 2010 applications<br>([Download a list of all settings synced](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367)) | Microsoft Word 2010<br>Microsoft Excel 2010<br>Microsoft Outlook 2010<br>Microsoft Access 2010<br>Microsoft Project 2010<br>Microsoft PowerPoint 2010<br>Microsoft Publisher 2010<br>Microsoft Visio 2010<br>Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010<br>Microsoft InfoPath 2010<br>Microsoft Lync 2010<br>Microsoft OneNote 2010<br>Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 |
| Microsoft Office 2013 applications<br>([Download a list of all settings synced](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367)) | Microsoft Word 2013<br>Microsoft Excel 2013<br>Microsoft Outlook 2013<br>Microsoft Access 2013<br>Microsoft Project 2013<br>Microsoft PowerPoint 2013<br>Microsoft Publisher 2013<br>Microsoft Visio 2013<br>Microsoft InfoPath 2013<br>Microsoft Lync 2013<br>Microsoft OneNote 2013<br>Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013<br>Microsoft Office 2013 Upload Center<br>Microsoft OneDrive for Business 2013<br>The UE-V 2.1 and 2.1 SP1 Microsoft Office 2013 settings location templates include improved Outlook signature support. We’ve added synchronization of default signature settings for new, reply, and forwarded emails.<br>**Note**<br>An Outlook profile must be created for any device on which a user wants to sync their Outlook signature. If the profile is not already created, the user can create one and then restart Outlook on that device to enable signature synchronization. |
| Browser options: Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 10, and Internet Explorer 11 | Favorites, home page, tabs, and toolbars.<br>**Note**<br>UE-V does not roam settings for Internet Explorer cookies. |
| Windows accessories | Microsoft Calculator, Notepad, WordPad. |
| Microsoft Office 2016 applications<br>[Download a list of all settings synced](https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Authored-Office-2016-32-0dc05cd8) | Microsoft Access 2016<br>Microsoft Lync 2016<br>Microsoft Excel 2016<br>Microsoft OneNote 2016<br>Microsoft Outlook 2016<br>Microsoft PowerPoint 2016<br>Microsoft Project 2016<br>Microsoft Publisher 2016<br>Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013 (not updated for 2016)<br>Microsoft Visio 2016<br>Microsoft Word 2016<br>Microsoft Office Upload Manager<br>Microsoft Infopath has been removed (deprecated) from the Office 2016 suite |
| Microsoft Office 2013 applications<br>[Download a list of all settings synced](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367) | Microsoft Word 2013<br>Microsoft Excel 2013<br>Microsoft Outlook 2013<br>Microsoft Access 2013<br>Microsoft Project 2013<br>Microsoft PowerPoint 2013<br>Microsoft Publisher 2013<br>Microsoft Visio 2013<br>Microsoft InfoPath 2013<br>Microsoft Lync 2013<br>Microsoft OneNote 2013<br>Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013<br>Microsoft Office 2013 Upload Center<br>Microsoft OneDrive for Business 2013
| Microsoft Office 2010 applications<br>[Download a list of all settings synced](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367) | Microsoft Word 2010<br>Microsoft Excel 2010<br>Microsoft Outlook 2010<br>Microsoft Access 2010<br>Microsoft Project 2010<br>Microsoft PowerPoint 2010<br>Microsoft Publisher 2010<br>Microsoft Visio 2010<br>Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010<br>Microsoft InfoPath 2010<br>Microsoft Lync 2010<br>Microsoft OneNote 2010<br>Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 |
| Browser options: Internet Explorer 11 and 10 | Synchronize favorites, home page, tabs, and toolbars.<br>**Note**<br>UE-V does not roam settings for Internet Explorer cookies. |
| Windows accessories | Microsoft NotePad, WordPad |
**Notes**
An Outlook profile must be created for any device on which a user wants to sync their Outlook signature. If the profile is not already created, the user can create one and then restart Outlook on that device to enable signature synchronization.
**Note**
UE-V does not synchronize settings between the Microsoft Calculator in Windows 10 and the Microsoft Calculator in previous operating systems.
### Desktop applications synchronized by default in UE-V 2.0
When you enable the UE-V 2.0 service, it registers a default group of settings location templates that capture settings values for these common Microsoft applications.
**Tip**
**Microsoft Office 2013 Settings Synchronization** – In UE-V 2.0, a settings location template is not included by default for Office 2013 applications, but is available for download from the [UE-V template gallery](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=246589). [Synchronizing Office 2013 with UE-V 2.0](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/mdop/uev-v2/synchronizing-office-2013-with-ue-v-20-both-uevv2) provides details about the supported templates that synchronize Office 2013 settings.
| **Application category** | **Description** |
|-----------------------------|-------------------|
| Microsoft Office 2007 applications<br>([Download a list of all settings synced](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367)) | Microsoft Access 2007<br>Microsoft Communicator 2007<br>Microsoft Excel 2007<br>Microsoft InfoPath 2007<br>Microsoft OneNote 2007<br>Microsoft Outlook 2007<br>Microsoft PowerPoint 2007<br>Microsoft Project 2007<br>Microsoft Publisher 2007<br>Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007<br>Microsoft Visio 2007<br>Microsoft Word 2007 |
| Microsoft Office 2010 applications<br>([Download a list of all settings synced](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=46367)) | Microsoft Word 2010<br>Microsoft Excel 2010<br>Microsoft Outlook 2010<br>Microsoft Access 2010<br>Microsoft Project 2010<br>Microsoft PowerPoint 2010<br>Microsoft Publisher 2010<br>Microsoft Visio 2010<br>Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010<br>Microsoft InfoPath 2010<br>Microsoft Lync 2010<br>Microsoft OneNote 2010<br>Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 |
| Browser options: Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, and Internet Explorer 10 | Favorites, home page, tabs, and toolbars.<br>**Note**<br>UE-V does not roam settings for Internet Explorer cookies. |
| Windows accessories | Microsoft Calculator, Notepad, WordPad. |
### Windows settings synchronized by default
UE-V includes settings location templates that capture settings values for these Windows settings.
| **Windows settings** | **Description** | **Apply on** | **Export on** | **Default state** |
|----------------------|-----------------|--------------|---------------|-------------------|
| Desktop background | Currently active desktop background or wallpaper. | Logon, unlock, remote connect, Scheduled Task events. | Logoff, lock, remote disconnect, user clicking **Sync Now** in Company Settings Center, or scheduled task interval | Enabled |
| Ease of Access | Accessibility and input settings, Microsoft Magnifier, Narrator, and on-Screen Keyboard. | Logon only. | Logoff, user clicking **Sync Now** in Company Settings Center, or scheduled task interval | Enabled |
| Desktop settings | Start menu and Taskbar settings, Folder options, Default desktop icons, Additional clocks, and Region and Language settings. | Logon only. | Logoff, user clicking **Sync Now** in Company Settings Center, or scheduled task | Enabled |
| Desktop background | Currently active desktop background or wallpaper | Log on, unlock, remote connect, Scheduled Task events | Log off, lock, remote disconnect, or scheduled task interval | Enabled |
| Ease of Access | Accessibility and input settings, Microsoft Magnifier, Narrator, and on-Screen Keyboard | Log on only | Log off or scheduled task interval | Enabled |
| Desktop settings | Start menu and Taskbar settings, folder options, default desktop icons, additional clocks, and region and language settings | Log on only | Log off or scheduled task | Enabled |
**Note**
Starting in Windows 8, UE-V does not roam settings related to the Start screen, such as items and locations. In addition, UE-V does not support synchronization of pinned taskbar items or Windows file shortcuts.
**Important**
>**Important**
UE-V roams taskbar settings between Windows 10 devices. However, UE-V does not synchronize taskbar settings between Windows 10 devices and devices running previous operating systems versions.
| **Settings group** | **Category** | **Capture** | **Apply** |
|--------------------------|----------------|----------------|--------------|
| **Application Settings** | Windows applications | Close app<br>Windows app settings change event | Start the UE-V App Monitor at startup<br>Open app<br>Windows App Settings change event<br>Arrival of a settings package |
| **Application Settings** | Windows applications | Close appllication<br>Windows application settings change event | Start the UE-V App Monitor at startup<br>Open app<br>Windows application settings change event<br>Arrival of a settings package |
| | Desktop applications | Application closes | Application opens and closes |
| **Desktop settings** | Desktop background | Lock or logoff | Logon, unlock, remote connect, notification of new package arrival, user clicks **Sync Now** in Company Settings Center, or scheduled task runs. |
| | Ease of Access (Common – Accessibility, Narrator, Magnifier, On-Screen-Keyboard) | Lock or Logoff | Logon |
| | Ease of Access (Shell - Audio, Accessibility, Keyboard, Mouse) | Lock or logoff | Logon, unlock, remote connect, notification of new package arrival, user clicks **Sync Now** in Company Settings Center, or scheduled task runs |
| | Desktop settings | Lock or logoff | Logon |
| **Desktop settings** | Desktop background | Lock or log off | Log on, unlock, remote connect, notification of new package arrival, or scheduled task runs |
| | Ease of Access (Common – Accessibility, Narrator, Magnifier, On-Screen-Keyboard) | Lock or Log off | Log on |
| | Ease of Access (Shell - Audio, Accessibility, Keyboard, Mouse) | Lock or log off | Log on, unlock, remote connect, notification of new package arrival, or scheduled task runs |
| | Desktop settings | Lock or log off | Log on |
### UE-V-support for Windows applications
For Windows applications, the application developer specifies the settings that are synchronized. You can specify which Windows apps are enabled for settings synchronization.
For Windows applications, the application developer specifies which user settings are synchronized. You can specify which Windows apps are enabled for settings synchronization.
To display a list of Windows applications that can synchronize settings with their package family name, enabled status, and enabled source, at a Windows PowerShell command prompt, enter: Get-UevAppxPackage
To display a list of Windows applications that can synchronize settings with their package family name, enabled status, and enabled source, open a Windows PowerShell window, type Get-UevAppxPackage, and press ENTER.
**Note**
As of Windows 8, UE-V does not synchronize Windows app settings if the domain user links their sign-in credentials to their Microsoft Account. This linking synchronizes settings to Microsoft OneDrive so UE-V, which disables synchronization of Windows app settings.
>**Note**
Starting in Windows 10, version 1607, you can configure UE-V to not synchronize Windows applications settings if the device is configured to use Enterprise State Roaming.
### UE-V-support for roaming printers
@ -164,26 +143,26 @@ Printer roaming in UE-V requires one of these scenarios:
- The printer driver can be imported from Windows Update.
**Note**
>**Note**
The UE-V printer roaming feature does not roam printer settings or preferences, such as printing double-sided.
### Determine whether you need settings synchronized for other applications
After you have reviewed the settings that are synchronized automatically in a UE-V deployment, you’ll need to decide whether to synchronize settings for other applications as your decision will determine how you deploy UE-V throughout your enterprise.
As an administrator, when you consider which desktop applications to include in your UE-V solution, consider which settings can be customized by users, and how and where the application stores its settings. Not all desktop applications have settings that can be customized or that are routinely customized by users. In addition, not all desktop applications settings can safely be synchronized across multiple computers or environments.
As an administrator, when you consider which desktop applications to include in your UE-V solution, consider which settings can be customized by users, and how and where the application stores its settings. Not all desktop applications have settings that can be customized or that are routinely customized by users. In addition, not all desktop applications settings can be synchronized safely across multiple devices or environments.
In general, you can synchronize settings that meet the following criteria:
- Settings that are stored in user-accessible locations. For example, do not synchronize settings that are stored in System32 or outside the HKEY\_CURRENT\_USER (HKCU) section of the registry.
- Settings that are not specific to the particular computer. For example, exclude network or hardware configurations.
- Settings that are not specific to the particular device. For example, exclude network shortcuts or hardware configurations.
- Settings that can be synchronized between computers without risk of corrupted data. For example, do not use settings that are stored in a database file.
### Checklist for evaluating custom applications
If you’ve decided that you need to synchronize settings for other applications, can use this checklist to determine which applications you’ll include.
If you’ve decided that you need to synchronize settings for custom applications, use this checklist to determine which applications you’ll include.
| | **Description** |
|-------|--------------------------|
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### Managing credentials synchronization in UE-V
Many enterprise applications, including Microsoft Outlook and Lync, prompt users for their domain credentials when they log in. Users have the option of saving their credentials to disk to prevent having to enter them every time they open these applications. Enabling roaming credentials synchronization lets users save their credentials on one computer and avoid re-entering them on every computer they use in their environment. Users can synchronize some domain credentials with UE-V.
Many enterprise applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Lync, and Skype for Business prompt users for their domain credentials when they log in. Users have the option of saving their credentials to disk to prevent having to enter them every time they open these applications. Enabling roaming credentials synchronization lets users save their credentials on one computer and avoid re-entering them on every computer they use in their environment. Users can synchronize some domain credentials with UE-V.
**Important**
Credentials synchronization is disabled by default. You must explicitly enable credentials synchronization during deployment to implement this feature.
Credentials synchronization is disabled by default. You must explicitly enable credentials synchronization after you enable the UE-V service to implement this feature.
UE-V can synchronize enterprise credentials, but does not roam credentials intended only for use on the local computer.
UE-V can synchronize enterprise credentials, but does not roam credentials intended only for use on the local device.
Credentials are synchronous settings, meaning that they are applied to your profile the first time you log in to your computer after UE-V synchronizes.
Credentials are synchronous settings, meaning that they are applied to users' profiles the first time they log on to their devices after UE-V synchronizes.
Credentials synchronization is managed by its own settings location template, which is disabled by default. You can enable or disable this template through the same methods used for other templates. The template identifier for this feature is RoamingCredentialSettings.
**Important**
If you are using Active Directory Credential Roaming in your environment, we recommend that you do not enable the UE-V credential roaming template.
Use one of these methods to enable credentials synchronization:
- PowerShell
- Group Policy
**Note**
Credentials are encrypted during synchronization.
>**Important**
If you are using Active Directory Credential Roaming in your environment, we recommend that you do not enable the UE-V credential roaming template. Instead, use PowerShell or Group Policy to enable credentials synchronization. Note that credentials are encrypted during synchronization.
[PowerShell](uev-administering-uev-with-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md)**:** Enter this PowerShell cmdlet to enable credential synchronization:
@ -252,11 +222,11 @@ Use this PowerShell cmdlet to disable credential synchronization:
<!-- WATCH THE MDOP ADMX templates LINK IN THE NEXT PARAGRAPH. IS IT CURRENT? -->
[Group Policy](uev-configuring-uev-with-group-policy-objects.md)**:** You must [deploy the latest MDOP ADMX template](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/mdop/solutions/how-to-download-and-deploy-mdop-group-policy--admx--templates) to enable credential synchronization through group policy. Credentials synchronization is managed with the Windows settings. To manage this feature with Group Policy, enable the Synchronize Windows settings policy.
[Group Policy](uev-configuring-uev-with-group-policy-objects.md)**:** You must edit the Group Policy administrative template for UE-V, which is included in Windows 10, version 1607, to enable credential synchronization through group policy. Credentials synchronization is managed in Windows settings. To manage this feature with Group Policy, enable the **Synchronize Windows** settings policy.
1. Open Group Policy Editor and navigate to **User Configuration – Administrative Templates – Windows Components – Microsoft User Experience Virtualization**.
1. Open Group Policy Editor and navigate to **User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft User Experience Virtualization**.
2. Double-click on **Synchronize Windows settings**.
2. Double-click **Synchronize Windows settings**.
3. If this policy is enabled, you can enable credentials synchronization by checking the **Roaming Credentials** check box, or disable credentials synchronization by unchecking it.
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UE-V manages Windows application settings synchronization in three ways:
- **Sync Windows applications:** Allow or deny any Windows app synchronization
- **Sync Windows applications:** Allow or deny any Windows application synchronization
- **Windows applications list:** Synchronize a list of Windows apps
- **Windows applications list:** Synchronize a list of Windows applications
- **Unlisted default sync behavior:** Determine the synchronization behavior of Windows apps that are not in the Windows app list.
- **Unlisted default sync behavior:** Determine the synchronization behavior of Windows applications that are not in the Windows applications list.
For more information, see the [Windows App List](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md#win8applist).
For more information, see the [Windows Application List](uev-managing-settings-location-templates-using-windows-powershell-and-wmi.md#win8applist).
### Custom UE-V settings location templates
If you are deploying UE-V to synchronize settings for custom applications, you’ll use the UE-V template generator to create custom settings location templates for those desktop applications. After you create and test a custom settings location template in a test environment, you can deploy the settings location templates to user computers.
If you are deploying UE-V to synchronize settings for custom applications, you’ll use the UE-V template generator to create custom settings location templates for those desktop applications. After you create and test a custom settings location template in a test environment, you can deploy the settings location templates to user devices.
Custom settings location templates must be deployed with an existing deployment infrastructure, like an enterprise software distribution method such as System Center Configuration Manager, with preferences, or by configuring an UE-V settings template catalog. Templates that are deployed with Configuration Manager or Group Policy must be registered by using UE-V WMI or Windows PowerShell.
Custom settings location templates must be deployed with an existing deployment infrastructure, such as an enterprise software distribution method, including System Center Configuration Manager, with preferences, or by configuring a UE-V settings template catalog. Templates that are deployed with Configuration Manager or Group Policy must be registered using UE-V WMI or Windows PowerShell.
For more information about custom settings location templates, see [Use UE-V with custom applications](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md). For more information about using UE-V with Configuration Manager, see [Configuring UE-V with System Center Configuration Manager 2012](uev-configuring-uev-with-system-center-configuration-manager-2012.md).
For more information about custom settings location templates, see [Deploy UE-V with custom applications](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md). For more information about using UE-V with Configuration Manager, see [Configuring UE-V with System Center Configuration Manager](uev-configuring-uev-with-system-center-configuration-manager-2012.md).
### Prevent unintentional user settings configuration
UE-V downloads new user settings information from a settings storage location and applies the settings to the local computer in these instances:
UE-V downloads new user settings information from a settings storage location and applies the settings to the local device in these instances:
- Every time an application is started that has a registered UE-V template.
- Each time an application is started that has a registered UE-V template
- When a user logs on to a computer.
- When a user logs on to a device
- When a user unlocks a computer.
- When a user unlocks a device
- When a connection is made to a remote desktop computer that has UE-V installed.
- When a connection is made to a remote desktop device running UE-V
- When the Sync Controller Application scheduled task is run.
- When the Sync Controller Application scheduled task is run
If UE-V is installed on computer A and computer B, and the settings that you want for the application are on computer A, then computer A should open and close the application first. If the application is opened and closed on computer B first, then the application settings on computer A are configured to the application settings on computer B. Settings are synchronized between computers on per-application basis. Over time, settings become consistent between computers as they are opened and closed with preferred settings.
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To reduce problems with network latency, create settings storage locations on the same local networks where the users’ computers reside. We recommend 20 MB of disk space per user for the settings storage location.
By default, UE-V synchronization times out after 2 seconds to prevent excessive lag due to a large settings package. You can configure the SyncMethod=SyncProvider setting by using [Group Policy Objects](uev-configuring-uev-with-group-policy-objects.md).
By default, UE-V synchronization times out after 2 seconds to prevent excessive lag due to a large settings package. You can configure the SyncMethod=SyncProvider setting by using [Group Policy objects](uev-configuring-uev-with-group-policy-objects.md).
### High Availability for UE-V
### High availability for UE-V
The UE-V settings storage location and settings template catalog support storing user data on any writable share. To ensure high availability, follow these criteria:
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In addition, because SYSVOL uses DFSR for replication, SYSVOL cannot be used for UE-V data file replication.
- Configure the share permissions and NTFS access control lists (ACLs) as specified in [Deploying the Settings Storage Location for UE-V](uev-deploy-required-features.md#ssl).
- Configure the share permissions and NTFS access control lists (ACLs) as specified in [Deploying the settings storage location for UE-V](uev-deploy-required-features.md#ssl).
- Use file server clustering along with the UE-V service to provide access to copies of user state data in the event of communications failures.
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## Confirm prerequisites and supported configurations for UE-V
Before you proceed, ensure that your environment includes these requirements for running UE-V.
Before you proceed, ensure that your environment meets these requirements for using UE-V.
| **Operating system** | **Edition** | **Service pack** | **System architecture** | **Windows PowerShell** | **Microsoft .NET Framework** |
|--------------------------|---------------|------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Windows 7 | Ultimate, Enterprise, or Professional Edition | SP1 | 32-bit or 64-bit | Windows PowerShell 3.0 or higher | .NET Framework 4.5 or higher for UE-V 2.1.<br>.NET Framework 4 or higher for UE-V 2.0. |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, or Web Server | SP1 | 64-bit | Windows PowerShell 3.0 or higher | .NET Framework 4.5 or higher for UE-V 2.1.<br>.NET Framework 4 or higher for UE-V 2.0. |
| Windows 10, version 1607 | Windows 10 for Enterprise | NA | 32-bit or 64-bit | Windows PowerShell 3.0 or higher | .NET Framework 4.5 or higher |
| Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 | Enterprise or Pro | None | 32-bit or 64-bit | Windows PowerShell 3.0 or higher | .NET Framework 4.5 or higher |
| Windows 10<br>**Note**<br>Only UE-V 2.1 SP1 supports Windows 10 | Enterprise or Pro | None | 32-bit or 64-bit | Windows PowerShell 3.0 or higher | .NET Framework 4.6 |
| Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 | Standard or Datacenter | None | 64-bit | Windows PowerShell 3.0 or higher | .NET Framework 4.5 or higher |
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- **MDOP License:** This technology is a part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP). Enterprise customers can get MDOP with Microsoft Software Assurance.
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- **Administrative Credentials** for any computer on which you’ll be installing
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**Note**
- Windows Server 2012 operating systems come with .NET Framework 4.5 installed. The Windows 10 operating system comes with .NET Framework 4.6 installed.
- The UE-V Windows PowerShell feature of the UE-V service requires .NET Framework 4 or higher and Windows PowerShell 3.0 or higher to be enabled. Download Windows PowerShell 3.0 [here](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=309609).
- Install .NET Framework 4 or .NET Framework 4.5 on computers that run the Windows 7 or the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. The Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 operating systems come with .NET Framework 4.5 installed. The Windows 10 operating system comes with .NET Framework 4.6 installed.
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- The “Delete Roaming Cache” policy for Mandatory profiles is not supported with UE-V and should not be used.
- The “Delete Roaming Cache” policy for mandatory profiles is not supported with UE-V and should not be used.
There are no special random access memory (RAM) requirements specific to UE-V.
### Synchronization of settings through the Sync Provider
Sync Provider is the default setting for users, which synchronizes a local cache with the settings storage location in these instances:
Sync Provider is the default setting for users and synchronizes a local cache with the settings storage location in these instances:
- Logon/logoff
- Log on/log off
- Lock/unlock
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- Application open/close
A scheduled task manages this synchronization of settings every 30 minutes or through certain trigger events for certain applications. For more information, see [Changing the frequency of UE-V scheduled tasks](uev-changing-the-frequency-of-scheduled-tasks.md).
A scheduled task manages this synchronization of settings every 30 minutes or through trigger events for certain applications. For more information, see [Changing the frequency of UE-V scheduled tasks](uev-changing-the-frequency-of-scheduled-tasks.md).
The UE-V service synchronizes user settings for computers that are not always connected to the enterprise network (remote computers and laptops) and computers that are always connected to the network (computers that run Windows Server and host virtual desktop interface (VDI) sessions).
The UE-V service synchronizes user settings for devices that are not always connected to the enterprise network (remote devices and laptops) and devices that are always connected to the network (devices that run Windows Server and host virtual desktop interface (VDI) sessions).
**Synchronization for computers with always-available connections:** When you use UE-V on computers that are always connected to the network, you must configure the UE-V service to synchronize settings by using the *SyncMethod=None* parameter, which treats the settings storage server as a standard network share. In this configuration, the UE-V service can be configured to notify if the import of the application settings is delayed.
**Synchronization for computers with always-available connections** When you use UE-V on devices that are always connected to the network, you must configure the UE-V service to synchronize settings by using the *SyncMethod=None* parameter, which treats the settings storage server as a standard network share. In this configuration, the UE-V service can be configured to notify if the import of the application settings is delayed.
Enable this configuration using one of these methods:
- After you enable the UE-V service on user devices, use the Settings Management feature in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager or the MDOP ADMX templates to push the *SyncMethod = None* configuration.
- After you enable the UE-V service, use the Settings Management feature in System Center Configuration Manager or the UE-V ADMX templates (installed with Windows 10, version 1607) to push the SyncMethod = None configuration.
- Use Windows PowerShell or Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to set the *SyncMethod = None* configuration.
- Use Windows PowerShell or Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to set the SyncMethod = None configuration.
**Note**
These last two methods do not work for pooled virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments.
Restart the device to allow the settings to synchronize.
You must restart the computer before the settings start to synchronize.
- >**Note**
These methods do not work for pooled virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments.
**Note**
If you set *SyncMethod = None*, any settings changes are saved directly to the server. If the network connection to the settings storage path is not found, then the settings changes are cached on the device and are synchronized the next time that the sync provider runs. If the settings storage path is not found and the user profile is removed from a pooled VDI environment on logoff, settings changes are lost and the user must reapply the change when the computer is reconnected to the settings storage path.
**Synchronization for external sync engines:** The *SyncMethod=External* parameter specifies that if UE-V settings are written to a local folder on the user computer, then any external sync engine (such as OneDrive for Business, Work Folders, Sharepoint, or Dropbox) can be used to apply these settings to the different computers that users access.
>**Note**
If you set *SyncMethod = None*, any settings changes are saved directly to the server. If the network connection to the settings storage path is not found, then the settings changes are cached on the device and are synchronized the next time that the sync provider runs. If the settings storage path is not found and the user profile is removed from a pooled VDI environment on log off, settings changes are lost and the user must reapply the change when the computer is reconnected to the settings storage path.
**Support for shared VDI sessions:** UE-V supports VDI sessions that are shared among end users. You can register and configure a special VDI template, which ensures that UE-V keeps all of its functionality intact for non-persistent VDI sessions.
**Synchronization for external sync engines** The *SyncMethod=External* parameter specifies that if UE-V settings are written to a local folder on the user device, then any external sync engine (such as OneDrive for Business, Work Folders, Sharepoint, or Dropbox) can be used to apply these settings to the different devices that users access.
**Note**
**Support for shared VDI sessions** UE-V supports VDI sessions that are shared among end users. You can register and configure a special VDI template, which ensures that UE-V keeps all of its functionality intact for non-persistent VDI sessions.
>**Note**
If you do not enable VDI mode for non-persistent VDI sessions, certain features do not work, such as [back-up/restore and last known good (LKG)](uev-manage-administrative-backup-and-restore.md).
The VDI template is provided with UE-V and is typically available here after installation: C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft User Experience Virtualization\\Templates\\VdiState.xml
The VDI template is provided with UE-V and is typically available here after installation: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\UEV\InboxTemplates
### Prerequisites for UE-V template generator support
Install the UE-V template generator on the computer that is used to create custom settings location templates. This computer should be able to run the applications whose settings are synchronized. You must be a member of the Administrators group on the computer that runs the UE-V template generator software.
Install the UE-V template generator on the device that is used to create custom settings location templates. This device should be able to run the applications that you want to synchronize settings for. You must be a member of the Administrators group on the device that runs the UE-V template generator software.
The UE-V template generator must be installed on a computer that uses an NTFS file system. The UE-V template generator software requires .NET Framework 4. For more information, see [Use UE-V with custom applications](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md).
The UE-V template generator must be installed on a device that uses an NTFS file system. The UE-V template generator software requires .NET Framework 4. For more information, see [Use UE-V with custom applications](uev-deploy-uev-for-custom-applications.md).
## Other resources for this feature
- [User Experience Virtualization](uev-for-windows.md)
- [User Experience Virtualization overview](uev-for-windows.md)
- [Get started with UE-V](uev-getting-started.md)
- [Upgrade to UE-V for Windows 10](uev-upgrade-uev-from-previous-releases.md)
- [Administering UE-V ](uev-administering-uev.md)
- [Troubleshooting UE-V ](uev-troubleshooting.md)