From 1d1554638bea13f3ced9ce5edd1aa11aed2670c4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: VARADHARAJAN K <3296790+RAJU2529@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:20:29 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/8] Update windows-11-plan.md 1. added Windows 11 update history page link **https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-11-version-21h2-update-history-a19cd327-b57f-44b9-84e0-26ced7109ba9** 2. made few words to bold 2. Corrected grammatical errors. article link **https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan?toc=%2Fwindows%2Fdeployment%2Ftoc.json&bc=%2Fwindows%2Fdeployment%2Fbreadcrumb%2Ftoc.json** --- windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md index fa33976e89..2cd4abfd1c 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md @@ -36,17 +36,17 @@ If you're looking for ways to optimize your approach to deploying Windows 11, or As a first step, you'll need to know which of your current devices meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements. Most devices purchased in the last 18-24 months will be compatible with Windows 11. Verify that your device meets or exceeds [Windows 11 requirements](windows-11-requirements.md) to ensure it's compatible. -Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices against the Windows 11 hardware requirements. When Windows 11 reaches general availability, users running Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations will be able to use the [PC Health Check](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11#pchealthcheck) app to determine their eligibility for Windows 11. Users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they're eligible for the upgrade.  +Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices against the Windows 11 hardware requirements. When Windows 11 reaches general availability, users running **Windows 10 Home, Pro,** and **Pro for Workstations** will be able to use the [PC Health Check](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11#pchealthcheck) app to determine their eligibility for Windows 11. Users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they're eligible for the upgrade.  -Enterprise organizations looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows 11 is generally available. Microsoft is also working with software publishing partners to facilitate adding Windows 11 device support into their solutions. +**Enterprise organizations** looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows 11 is generally available. Microsoft is also working with software publishing partners to facilitate adding Windows 11 device support into their solutions. ## Windows 11 availability -The availability of Windows 11 will vary according to a device's hardware and whether the device receives updates directly, or from a management solution that is maintained by an IT administrator. +The availability of **Windows 11** will vary according to a device's hardware and whether the device receives updates directly, or from a management solution that is maintained by an IT administrator. ##### Managed devices -Managed devices are devices that are under organization control. Managed devices include those devices managed by Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, or other endpoint management solutions. +Managed devices are devices that are under organizational control. Managed devices include those devices managed by Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, or other endpoint management solutions. If you manage devices on behalf of your organization, you'll be able to upgrade eligible devices to Windows 11 using your existing deployment and management tools at no cost when the upgrade reaches general availability. Organizations that use Windows Update for Business will have added benefits, such as: @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Windows 11 will be offered to eligible Windows 10 devices beginning later in the The Windows 11 upgrade will be available initially on eligible, unmanaged devices to users who manually seek the upgrade through Windows Update. As with all Windows Update managed devices, the **Windows Update Settings** page will confirm when a device is eligible, and users can upgrade if they choose to. -Just like Windows 10, the machine learning based [intelligent rollout](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-windows-10-update/ba-p/877860) process will be used when rolling out upgrades. Machine learning uses a combination of testing, close partner engagement, feedback, diagnostic data, and real-life insights to manage quality. This process improves the update experience, and ensures that devices first nominated for updates are the devices likely to have a seamless experience. Devices that might have compatibility issues with the upgrade get the benefit of resolving these issues before the upgrade is offered. +Just like Windows 10, the machine learning-based [intelligent rollout](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-windows-10-update/ba-p/877860) process will be used when rolling out upgrades. Machine learning uses a combination of testing, close partner engagement, feedback, diagnostic data, and real-life insights to manage quality. This process improves the update experience and ensures that devices first nominated for updates are the devices likely to have a seamless experience. Devices that might have compatibility issues with the upgrade get the benefit of resolving these issues before the upgrade is offered. ## Windows 11 readiness considerations @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Along with user experience and security improvements, Windows 11 introduces enha - Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro for Education editions of Windows 11 will receive 24 months of support from the general availability date. - Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11 will be supported for 36 months from the general availability date. -When Windows 11 reaches general availability, a consolidated Windows 11 update history will be available on support.microsoft.com, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows 11 servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds. +When Windows 11 reaches general availability, a consolidated [Windows 11 update history](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-11-version-21h2-update-history-a19cd327-b57f-44b9-84e0-26ced7109ba9) is available, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows 11 servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds. It's important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows 11. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations will have a mix of Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, and incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page, which offers information about the Windows 10 General Availability Channel and Long-term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases. @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ If you run into compatibility issues or want to ensure that your organization's - **App Assure**: With enrollment in the [App Assure](/windows/compatibility/app-assure) service, any app compatibility issues that you find with Windows 11 can be resolved. Microsoft will help you remedy application issues at no cost. Since 2018, App Assure has evaluated almost 800,000 apps, and subscriptions are free for eligible customers with 150+ seats. -- **Test Base for Microsoft 365**: [Test Base](https://portal.azure.com/?feature.Win11=true%2F#view/Microsoft_Azure_Marketplace/GalleryItemDetailsBladeNopdl/id/Microsoft.TestBase) is a cloud testing platform that can help you evaluate applications readiness for Windows 11 upgrade or migration. IT administrators, software publishers, and system integrators can find desired test cases throughout the entire Windows validation lifecycle. Tests include, but aren't limited to, in-place upgrade validation, monthly quality updates, and tests against Windows preview features. +- **Test Base for Microsoft 365**: [Test Base](https://portal.azure.com/?feature.Win11=true%2F#view/Microsoft_Azure_Marketplace/GalleryItemDetailsBladeNopdl/id/Microsoft.TestBase) is a cloud testing platform that can help you evaluate applications readiness for Windows 11 upgrade or migration. IT administrators, software publishers, and system integrators can find desired test cases throughout the entire Windows validation lifecycle. Tests include but aren't limited to, in-place upgrade validation, monthly quality updates, and tests against Windows preview features. You might already be using App Assure and Test Base in your Windows 10 environment. Both of these tools will continue to function with Windows 11. From 51eb824fb2ed0901b06971bc9d1b643a55c96998 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: VARADHARAJAN K <3296790+RAJU2529@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:04:26 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/8] Update windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md Accepted Co-authored-by: JohanFreelancer9 <48568725+JohanFreelancer9@users.noreply.github.com> --- windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md index 2cd4abfd1c..af5fc3e50c 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Along with user experience and security improvements, Windows 11 introduces enha - Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro for Education editions of Windows 11 will receive 24 months of support from the general availability date. - Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11 will be supported for 36 months from the general availability date. -When Windows 11 reaches general availability, a consolidated [Windows 11 update history](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-11-version-21h2-update-history-a19cd327-b57f-44b9-84e0-26ced7109ba9) is available, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows 11 servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds. +When Windows 11 reaches general availability, a consolidated [Windows 11 update history](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-11-version-21h2-update-history-a19cd327-b57f-44b9-84e0-26ced7109ba9) is available, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows 11 servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds. It's important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows 11. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations will have a mix of Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, and incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page, which offers information about the Windows 10 General Availability Channel and Long-term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases. From c5ce75779c847285649261e17c107f5ee381dfd6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: VARADHARAJAN K <3296790+RAJU2529@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:04:57 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 3/8] Update windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md Accepted Co-authored-by: JohanFreelancer9 <48568725+JohanFreelancer9@users.noreply.github.com> --- windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md index af5fc3e50c..fac80f17c4 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ If you run into compatibility issues or want to ensure that your organization's - **App Assure**: With enrollment in the [App Assure](/windows/compatibility/app-assure) service, any app compatibility issues that you find with Windows 11 can be resolved. Microsoft will help you remedy application issues at no cost. Since 2018, App Assure has evaluated almost 800,000 apps, and subscriptions are free for eligible customers with 150+ seats. -- **Test Base for Microsoft 365**: [Test Base](https://portal.azure.com/?feature.Win11=true%2F#view/Microsoft_Azure_Marketplace/GalleryItemDetailsBladeNopdl/id/Microsoft.TestBase) is a cloud testing platform that can help you evaluate applications readiness for Windows 11 upgrade or migration. IT administrators, software publishers, and system integrators can find desired test cases throughout the entire Windows validation lifecycle. Tests include but aren't limited to, in-place upgrade validation, monthly quality updates, and tests against Windows preview features. +- **Test Base for Microsoft 365**: [Test Base](https://portal.azure.com/?feature.Win11=true%2F#view/Microsoft_Azure_Marketplace/GalleryItemDetailsBladeNopdl/id/Microsoft.TestBase) is a cloud testing platform that can help you evaluate applications readiness for Windows 11 upgrade or migration. IT administrators, software publishers, and system integrators can find desired test cases throughout the entire Windows validation lifecycle. Tests include, but aren't limited to, in-place upgrade validation, monthly quality updates, and tests against Windows preview features. You might already be using App Assure and Test Base in your Windows 10 environment. Both of these tools will continue to function with Windows 11. From 43afc460c648a0c83b1809528a37125d254d6ae6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2024 14:36:09 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/8] Update windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md --- windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md index fac80f17c4..8901c4f604 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Along with user experience and security improvements, Windows 11 introduces enha - Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro for Education editions of Windows 11 will receive 24 months of support from the general availability date. - Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11 will be supported for 36 months from the general availability date. -When Windows 11 reaches general availability, a consolidated [Windows 11 update history](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-11-version-21h2-update-history-a19cd327-b57f-44b9-84e0-26ced7109ba9) is available, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows 11 servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds. +When Windows 11 reaches general availability, a consolidated [Windows 11 update history](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/59875222-b990-4bd9-932f-91a5954de434) is available, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows 11 servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds. It's important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows 11. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations will have a mix of Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, and incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page, which offers information about the Windows 10 General Availability Channel and Long-term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases. From 91fa7782a10869c54752822a8f7766cfaceb7bb5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2024 14:37:58 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 5/8] Update windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md bold is used mostly for UI refs rather than emphasis --- windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md index 8901c4f604..ddbe3db207 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ If you're looking for ways to optimize your approach to deploying Windows 11, or As a first step, you'll need to know which of your current devices meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements. Most devices purchased in the last 18-24 months will be compatible with Windows 11. Verify that your device meets or exceeds [Windows 11 requirements](windows-11-requirements.md) to ensure it's compatible. -Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices against the Windows 11 hardware requirements. When Windows 11 reaches general availability, users running **Windows 10 Home, Pro,** and **Pro for Workstations** will be able to use the [PC Health Check](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11#pchealthcheck) app to determine their eligibility for Windows 11. Users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they're eligible for the upgrade.  +Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices against the Windows 11 hardware requirements. When Windows 11 reaches general availability, users running Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations will be able to use the [PC Health Check](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11#pchealthcheck) app to determine their eligibility for Windows 11. Users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they're eligible for the upgrade.  **Enterprise organizations** looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows 11 is generally available. Microsoft is also working with software publishing partners to facilitate adding Windows 11 device support into their solutions. From a9e50b5688e33051af7ee6f64286ad8120f1231f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2024 14:38:27 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 6/8] Update windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md --- windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md index ddbe3db207..729dde128f 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ As a first step, you'll need to know which of your current devices meet the Wind Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices against the Windows 11 hardware requirements. When Windows 11 reaches general availability, users running Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations will be able to use the [PC Health Check](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11#pchealthcheck) app to determine their eligibility for Windows 11. Users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they're eligible for the upgrade.  -**Enterprise organizations** looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows 11 is generally available. Microsoft is also working with software publishing partners to facilitate adding Windows 11 device support into their solutions. +Enterprise organizations looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows 11 is generally available. Microsoft is also working with software publishing partners to facilitate adding Windows 11 device support into their solutions. ## Windows 11 availability From b272de44b01cfb37a444d4dcc578c8d650938695 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2024 14:38:48 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 7/8] Update windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md --- windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md index 729dde128f..855a783b99 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Enterprise organizations looking to evaluate device readiness in their environme ## Windows 11 availability -The availability of **Windows 11** will vary according to a device's hardware and whether the device receives updates directly, or from a management solution that is maintained by an IT administrator. +The availability of Windows 11 will vary according to a device's hardware and whether the device receives updates directly, or from a management solution that is maintained by an IT administrator. ##### Managed devices From 80296caff0e052ccdaaffb4e60dcb8131b0ffef6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2024 14:40:18 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 8/8] Update windows-11-plan.md --- windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md index 855a783b99..978f142fa5 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/windows-11-plan.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.collection: - highpri - tier1 ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals -ms.date: 08/11/2023 +ms.date: 02/06/2024 appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 ---