title: Configure BranchCache for Windows 10 updates (Windows 10)
title: Configure BranchCache for Windows 10 updates (Windows 10)
description: Use BranchCache to optimize network bandwidth during update deployment.
description: Use BranchCache to optimize network bandwidth during update deployment.
@ -70,76 +69,3 @@ In addition to these steps, there is one requirement for WSUS to be able to use
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using Windows Server Update Services](waas-manage-updates-wsus.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using Windows Server Update Services](waas-manage-updates-wsus.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using Configuration Manager](waas-manage-updates-configuration-manager.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using Configuration Manager](waas-manage-updates-configuration-manager.md)
- [Manage device restarts after updates](waas-restart.md)
- [Manage device restarts after updates](waas-restart.md)
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title: Configure BranchCache for Windows 10 updates (Windows 10)
description: Use BranchCache to optimize network bandwidth during update deployment.
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: manage
ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.author: greglin
ms.date: 07/27/2017
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manager: laurawi
ms.topic: article
---
# Configure BranchCache for Windows 10 updates
**Applies to**
- Windows10
> **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
BranchCache is a bandwidth-optimization feature that has been available since the Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 operating systems. Each client has a cache and acts as an alternate source for content that devices on its own network request. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and System Center Configuration Manager can use BranchCache to optimize network bandwidth during update deployment, and it’s easy to configure for either of them. BranchCache has two operating modes: Distributed Cache mode and Hosted Cache mode.
- Distributed Cache mode operates like the [Delivery Optimization](waas-delivery-optimization.md) feature in Windows 10: each client contains a cached version of the BranchCache-enabled files it requests and acts as a distributed cache for other clients requesting that same file.
>[!TIP]
>Distributed Cache mode is preferred to Hosted Cache mode for Windows 10 updates to get the most benefit from peer-to-peer distribution.
- In Hosted Cache mode, designated servers at specific locations act as a cache for files requested by clients in its area. Then, rather than clients retrieving files from a latent source, the hosted cache server provides the content on its behalf.
For detailed information about how Distributed Cache mode and Hosted Cache mode work, see [BranchCache Overview](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd637832(v=ws.10).aspx).
## Configure clients for BranchCache
Whether you use BranchCache with Configuration Manager or WSUS, each client that uses BranchCache must be configured to do so. You typically make your configurations through Group Policy. For step-by-step instructions on how to use Group Policy to configure BranchCache for Windows clients, see [Client Configuration](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd637820%28v=ws.10%29.aspx) in the [BranchCache Early Adopter’s Guide](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd637762(v=ws.10).aspx).
In Windows 10, version 1607, the Windows Update Agent uses Delivery Optimization by default, even when the updates are retrieved from WSUS. When using BranchCache with Windows 10, simply set the Delivery Optimization mode to Bypass to allow clients to use the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) protocol with BranchCache instead. For instructions on how to use BranchCache in Distributed Cache mode with WSUS, see the section WSUS and Configuration Manager with BranchCache in Distributed Cache mode.
## Configure servers for BranchCache
You can use WSUS and Configuration Manager with BranchCache in Distributed Cache mode. BranchCache in Distributed Cache mode is easy to configure for both WSUS and System Center Configuration Manager.
For a step-by-step guide to configuring BranchCache on Windows Server devices, see the [BranchCache Deployment Guide (Windows Server 2012)](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj572990) or [BranchCache Deployment Guide (Windows Server 2016)](https://technet.microsoft.com/windows-server-docs/networking/branchcache/deploy/branchcache-deployment-guide).
In addition to these steps, there is one requirement for WSUS to be able to use BranchCache in either operating mode: the WSUS server must be configured to download updates locally on the server to a shared folder. This way, you can select BranchCache publication for the share. For Configuration Manager, you can enable BranchCache on distribution points; no other server-side configuration is necessary for Distributed Cache mode.
>[!NOTE]
>Configuration Manager only supports Distributed Cache mode.
## Related topics
- [Update Windows 10 in the enterprise](index.md)
- [Overview of Windows as a service](waas-overview.md)
- [Prepare servicing strategy for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Assign devices to servicing channels for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Optimize update delivery for Windows 10 updates](waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Configure Delivery Optimization for Windows 10 updates](waas-delivery-optimization.md)
- [Deploy updates for Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise and Windows 10 IoT Mobile](waas-mobile-updates.md)
- [Deploy updates using Windows Update for Business](waas-manage-updates-wufb.md)
- [Configure Windows Update for Business](waas-configure-wufb.md)
- [Integrate Windows Update for Business with management solutions](waas-integrate-wufb.md)
- [Walkthrough: use Group Policy to configure Windows Update for Business](waas-wufb-group-policy.md)
- [Walkthrough: use Intune to configure Windows Update for Business](waas-wufb-intune.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using Windows Server Update Services](waas-manage-updates-wsus.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using Configuration Manager](waas-manage-updates-configuration-manager.md)
- [Manage device restarts after updates](waas-restart.md)
@ -4,10 +4,9 @@ description: Deployment rings in Windows 10 are similar to the deployment groups
ms.prod: w10
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: manage
ms.mktglfcycl: manage
ms.sitesec: library
ms.sitesec: library
author: greg-lindsay
author: jaimeo
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.author: greglin
ms.author: jaimeo
ms.date: 07/11/2018
ms.reviewer:
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
manager: laurawi
ms.collection: M365-modern-desktop
ms.collection: M365-modern-desktop
@ -20,10 +19,12 @@ ms.topic: article
**Applies to**
**Applies to**
- Windows10
- Windows10
- Windows 10 Mobile
> **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
> **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
> [!NOTE]
> We're in the process of updating this topic with more definitive guidance. In the meantime, see [this post](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Tactical-considerations-for-creating-Windows-deployment-rings/ba-p/746979) on the Windows 10 IT Pro blog for some great suggestions for a deployment ring structure.
For Windows as a service, maintenance is ongoing and iterative. Deploying previous versions of Windows required organizations to build sets of users to roll out the changes in phases. Typically, these users ranged (in order) from the most adaptable and least risky to the least adaptable or riskiest. With Windows 10, a similar methodology exists, but construction of the groups is a little different.
For Windows as a service, maintenance is ongoing and iterative. Deploying previous versions of Windows required organizations to build sets of users to roll out the changes in phases. Typically, these users ranged (in order) from the most adaptable and least risky to the least adaptable or riskiest. With Windows 10, a similar methodology exists, but construction of the groups is a little different.
Deployment rings in Windows 10 are similar to the deployment groups most organizations constructed for previous major revision upgrades. They are simply a method by which to separate machines into a deployment timeline. With Windows 10, you construct deployment rings a bit differently in each servicing tool, but the concepts remain the same. Each deployment ring should reduce the risk of issues derived from the deployment of the feature updates by gradually deploying the update to entire departments. As previously mentioned, consider including a portion of each department’s employees in several deployment rings.
Deployment rings in Windows 10 are similar to the deployment groups most organizations constructed for previous major revision upgrades. They are simply a method by which to separate machines into a deployment timeline. With Windows 10, you construct deployment rings a bit differently in each servicing tool, but the concepts remain the same. Each deployment ring should reduce the risk of issues derived from the deployment of the feature updates by gradually deploying the update to entire departments. As previously mentioned, consider including a portion of each department’s employees in several deployment rings.
@ -37,7 +38,6 @@ Table 1 provides an example of the deployment rings you might use.
| Deployment ring | Servicing channel | Deferral for feature updates | Deferral for quality updates | Example |
| Deployment ring | Servicing channel | Deferral for feature updates | Deferral for quality updates | Example |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Preview | Windows Insider Program | None | None | A few machines to evaluate early builds prior to their arrival to the semi-annual channel |
| Preview | Windows Insider Program | None | None | A few machines to evaluate early builds prior to their arrival to the semi-annual channel |
| Targeted | Semi-annual channel (Targeted) | None | None | Select devices across various teams used to evaluate the major release prior to broad deployment |
| Broad | Semi-annual channel | 120 days | 7-14 days | Broadly deployed to most of the organization and monitored for feedback</br>Pause updates if there are critical issues |
| Broad | Semi-annual channel | 120 days | 7-14 days | Broadly deployed to most of the organization and monitored for feedback</br>Pause updates if there are critical issues |
| Critical | Semi-annual channel | 180 days | 30 days | Devices that are critical and will only receive updates once they've been vetted for a period of time by the majority of the organization |
| Critical | Semi-annual channel | 180 days | 30 days | Devices that are critical and will only receive updates once they've been vetted for a period of time by the majority of the organization |
Windows as a service is a new concept, introduced with the release of Windows 10. While [an extensive set of documentation](index.md) is available explaining all the specifics and nuances, here is a quick guide to the most important concepts.
Windows as a service is a new concept, introduced with the release of Windows 10. While [an extensive set of documentation](index.md) is available explaining all the specifics and nuances, here is a quick guide to the most important concepts.
> **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
> **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
You can use Group Policy settings or mobile device management (MDM) to configure the behavior of Windows Update (WU) on your Windows 10 devices. You can configure the update detection frequency, select when updates are received, specify the update service location and more.
You can use Group Policy settings or mobile device management (MDM) to configure the behavior of Windows Update (WU) on your Windows 10 devices. You can configure the update detection frequency, select when updates are received, specify the update service location and more.
>[!IMPORTANT]
>[!IMPORTANT]
>In Windows 10, any Group Policy user configuration settings for Windows Update were deprecated and are no longer supported on this platform.
>In Windows 10, any Group Policy user configuration settings for Windows Update are no longer supported on this platform.
title: Walkthrough use Intune to configure Windows Update for Business (Windows 10)
title: Walkthrough use Intune to configure Windows Update for Business (Windows 10)
description: Configure Windows Update for Business settings using Microsoft Intune.
description: Configure Windows Update for Business settings using Microsoft Intune.
ms.prod: w10
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: manage
ms.mktglfcycl: manage
ms.sitesec: library
ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
audience: itpro
ms.localizationpriority: medium
author: greg-lindsay
ms.audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.date: 07/27/2017
ms.audience: itpro
ms.reviewer:
author: greg-lindsay
manager: laurawi
ms.date: 07/27/2017
ms.topic: article
ms.reviewer:
---
manager: laurawi
ms.topic: article
# Walkthrough: use Microsoft Intune to configure Windows Update for Business
---
# Walkthrough: use Microsoft Intune to configure Windows Update for Business
**Applies to**
- Windows10
**Applies to**
- Windows 10 Mobile
- Windows10
> **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
>[!IMPORTANT]
> **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
>Due to [naming changes](waas-overview.md#naming-changes), older terms like CB,CBB and LTSB may still be displayed in some of our products.
>
>[!IMPORTANT]
>In the following settings CB refers to Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted), while CBB refers to Semi-Annual Channel.
>Due to [naming changes](waas-overview.md#naming-changes), older terms like CB,CBB and LTSB may still be displayed in some of our products.
>
You can use Intune to configure Windows Update for Business even if you don’t have on-premises infrastructure when you use Intune in conjunction with Azure AD. Before configuring Windows Update for Business, consider a [deployment strategy](waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md) for updates and feature updates in your environment.
>In the following settings CB refers to Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted), while CBB refers to Semi-Annual Channel.
Windows Update for Business in Windows 10 version 1511 allows you to delay quality updates up to 4 weeks and feature updates up to an additional 8 months after Microsoft releases builds to the Current Branch for Business (CBB) servicing branch. In Windows 10 version 1607 and later, you can delay quality updates for up to 30 days and feature updates up to an additional 180 days after the release of either a Current Branch (CB) or CBB build.
You can use Intune to configure Windows Update for Business even if you don’t have on-premises infrastructure when you use Intune in conjunction with Azure AD. Before configuring Windows Update for Business, consider a [deployment strategy](waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md) for updates and feature updates in your environment.
To use Intune to manage quality and feature updates in your environment, you must first create computer groups that align with your constructed deployment rings.
Windows Update for Business in Windows 10 version 1511 allows you to delay quality updates up to 4 weeks and feature updates up to an additional 8 months after Microsoft releases builds to the Current Branch for Business (CBB) servicing branch. In Windows 10 version 1607 and later, you can delay quality updates for up to 30 days and feature updates up to an additional 180 days after the release of either a Current Branch (CB) or CBB build.
>[!NOTE]
To use Intune to manage quality and feature updates in your environment, you must first create computer groups that align with your constructed deployment rings.
>Coming soon: [Intune Groups will be converted to Azure Active Directory-based Security Groups](https://docs.microsoft.com/intune/deploy-use/use-groups-to-manage-users-and-devices-with-microsoft-intune)
>[!NOTE]
## Configure Windows Update for Business in Windows 10, version 1511
>Coming soon: [Intune Groups will be converted to Azure Active Directory-based Security Groups](https://docs.microsoft.com/intune/deploy-use/use-groups-to-manage-users-and-devices-with-microsoft-intune)
In this example, you use two security groups to manage your updates: **Ring 4 Broad business users** and **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** from Table 1 in [Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md).
## Configure Windows Update for Business in Windows 10, version 1511
- The **Ring 4 Broad business users** group contains PCs of IT members who test the updates as soon as they’re released for Windows clients in the Current Branch for Business (CBB) servicing branch. This phase typically occurs after testing on Current Branch (CB) devices.
In this example, you use two security groups to manage your updates: **Ring 4 Broad business users** and **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** from Table 1 in [Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md).
- The **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** group consists of the first line-of-business (LOB) users, who consume quality updates after 1 week and feature updates 1 month after the CBB release.
- The **Ring 4 Broad business users** group contains PCs of IT members who test the updates as soon as they’re released for Windows clients in the Current Branch for Business (CBB) servicing branch. This phase typically occurs after testing on Current Branch (CB) devices.
>[!NOTE]
- The **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** group consists of the first line-of-business (LOB) users, who consume quality updates after 1 week and feature updates 1 month after the CBB release.
>Although the [sample deployment rings](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md) specify a feature update deferral of 2 weeks for Ring 5, deferrals in Windows 10, version 1511 are in increments of months only.
>[!NOTE]
### Configure the Ring 4 Broad business users deployment ring for CBB with no deferral
>Although the [sample deployment rings](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md) specify a feature update deferral of 2 weeks for Ring 5, deferrals in Windows 10, version 1511 are in increments of months only.
1. Sign in to [https://manage.microsoft.com](https://manage.microsoft.com) with your Intune administrator credentials.
### Configure the Ring 4 Broad business users deployment ring for CBB with no deferral
2. Click the **Policy** workspace. In the middle pane, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add** in the details pane.
1. Sign in to [https://manage.microsoft.com](https://manage.microsoft.com) with your Intune administrator credentials.
2. Click the **Policy** workspace. In the middle pane, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add** in the details pane.
3. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
4. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business - CBB1**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
3. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
5. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CBB**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
4. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business - CBB1**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/RequireDeferUpgrade**.
5. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CBB**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
7. In the **Value** box, type **1**, and then click **OK**.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/RequireDeferUpgrade**.
>[!NOTE]
7. In the **Value** box, type **1**, and then click **OK**.
>The OMA-URI settings are case sensitive, so be sure to review [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) for the proper syntax.
>[!NOTE]
>The OMA-URI settings are case sensitive, so be sure to review [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) for the proper syntax.
8. For this deployment ring, you’re required to enable only CBB, so click **Save Policy**.
9. In the **Deploy Policy: Windows Update for Business – CBB1** dialog box, click **Yes**.
8. For this deployment ring, you’re required to enable only CBB, so click **Save Policy**.
>[!NOTE]
9. In the **Deploy Policy: Windows Update for Business – CBB1** dialog box, click **Yes**.
>If this dialog box doesn't appear, select the policy, and then click **Manage Deployment**.
>[!NOTE]
10. In the **Manage Deployment: Windows Update for Business – CBB1** dialog box, select the **Ring 4 Broad business users** group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
>If this dialog box doesn't appear, select the policy, and then click **Manage Deployment**.
You have now configured the **Ring 4 Broad business users** deployment ring to enable the CBB servicing branch. Now, you must configure **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** to accommodate a 1-week delay for quality updates and a 1-month delay for feature updates.
10. In the **Manage Deployment: Windows Update for Business – CBB1** dialog box, select the **Ring 4 Broad business users** group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
### Configure the Ring 5 Broad business users \#2 deployment ring for CBB with deferrals
You have now configured the **Ring 4 Broad business users** deployment ring to enable the CBB servicing branch. Now, you must configure **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** to accommodate a 1-week delay for quality updates and a 1-month delay for feature updates.
1. In the Policy workspace, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add**.
### Configure the Ring 5 Broad business users \#2 deployment ring for CBB with deferrals
2. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
1. In the Policy workspace, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add**.
3. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business – CBB2**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
2. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
In this policy, you add two OMA-URI settings, one for each deferment type.
3. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business – CBB2**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
4. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CBB**, and then in the **Data type** list, select **Integer**.
In this policy, you add two OMA-URI settings, one for each deferment type.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/RequireDeferUpgrade**. Then, in the **Value** box, type **1**.
4. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CBB**, and then in the **Data type** list, select **Integer**.
7. Click **OK** to save the setting.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/RequireDeferUpgrade**. Then, in the **Value** box, type **1**.
8. In the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
7. Click **OK** to save the setting.
9. For this setting, in **Setting name**, type **Defer Updates for 1 Week**, and then in the **Data type** list, select **Integer**.
8. In the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
11. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferUpdatePeriod**.
9. For this setting, in **Setting name**, type **Defer Updates for 1 Week**, and then in the **Data type** list, select **Integer**.
12. In the **Value** box, type **1**.
11. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferUpdatePeriod**.
13. Click **OK** to save the setting.
12. In the **Value** box, type **1**.
14. In the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
13. Click **OK** to save the setting.
15. For this setting, in **Setting name**, type **Defer Upgrades for 1 Month**, and then in the **Data type** list, select **Integer**.
14. In the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
17. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferUpgradePeriod**.
15. For this setting, in **Setting name**, type **Defer Upgrades for 1 Month**, and then in the **Data type** list, select **Integer**.
18. In the **Value** box, type **1**.
17. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferUpgradePeriod**.
19. Click **OK** to save the setting.
18. In the **Value** box, type **1**.
Three settings should appear in the **Windows Update for Business – CBB2** policy.
19. Click **OK** to save the setting.
Three settings should appear in the **Windows Update for Business – CBB2** policy.
20. Click **Save Policy**, and then click **Yes** at the **Deploy Policy** prompt.
21. In the **Manage Deployment** dialog box, select the **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** computer group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
20. Click **Save Policy**, and then click **Yes** at the **Deploy Policy** prompt.
## Configure Windows Update for Business in Windows 10 version 1607
21. In the **Manage Deployment** dialog box, select the **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** computer group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
To use Intune to manage quality and feature updates in your environment, you must first create computer groups that align with your constructed deployment rings.
## Configure Windows Update for Business in Windows 10 version 1607
In this example, you use three security groups from Table 1 in [Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md) to manage your updates:
To use Intune to manage quality and feature updates in your environment, you must first create computer groups that align with your constructed deployment rings.
- **Ring 2 Pilot Business Users** contains the PCs of business users which are part of the pilot testing process, receiving CB builds 28 days after they are released.
In this example, you use three security groups from Table 1 in [Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md) to manage your updates:
- **Ring 4 Broad business users** consists of IT members who receive updates after Microsoft releases a Windows 10 build to the CBB servicing branch.
- **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** consists of LOB users on CBB, who receive quality updates after 7 days and feature updates after 14 days.
- **Ring 2 Pilot Business Users** contains the PCs of business users which are part of the pilot testing process, receiving CB builds 28 days after they are released.
- **Ring 4 Broad business users** consists of IT members who receive updates after Microsoft releases a Windows 10 build to the CBB servicing branch.
### Configure Ring 2 Pilot Business Users policy
- **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** consists of LOB users on CBB, who receive quality updates after 7 days and feature updates after 14 days.
1. Sign in to [https://manage.microsoft.com](https://manage.microsoft.com) with your Intune administrator credentials.
### Configure Ring 2 Pilot Business Users policy
2. Click the **Policy** workspace. In the middle pane, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add** in the details pane.
1. Sign in to [https://manage.microsoft.com](https://manage.microsoft.com) with your Intune administrator credentials.
2. Click the **Policy** workspace. In the middle pane, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add** in the details pane.
3. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
4. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business - CB2**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
3. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
4. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CB**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
4. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business - CB2**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/BranchReadinessLevel**.
4. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CB**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
7. In the **Value** box, type **0**, and then click **OK**.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/BranchReadinessLevel**.
>[!NOTE]
7. In the **Value** box, type **0**, and then click **OK**.
>The OMA-URI settings are case sensitive, so be sure to review [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) for the proper syntax.
>[!NOTE]
>The OMA-URI settings are case sensitive, so be sure to review [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) for the proper syntax.
8. Because the **Ring 2 Pilot Business Users** deployment ring receives the CB feature updates after 28 days, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add** to add another OMA-URI setting.
8. In **Setting name**, type **Defer feature updates for 28 days**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
8. Because the **Ring 2 Pilot Business Users** deployment ring receives the CB feature updates after 28 days, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add** to add another OMA-URI setting.
10. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays**.
11. In the **Value** box, type **28**, and then click **OK**.
8. In **Setting name**, type **Defer feature updates for 28 days**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
10. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays**.
11. In the **Value** box, type **28**, and then click **OK**.
9. Click **Save Policy**.
9. In the **Deploy Policy: Windows Update for Business – CB2** dialog box, click **Yes**.
9. Click **Save Policy**.
>[!NOTE]
9. In the **Deploy Policy: Windows Update for Business – CB2** dialog box, click **Yes**.
>If this dialog box doesn't appear, select the policy, and then click **Manage Deployment**.
>[!NOTE]
10. In the **Manage Deployment: Windows Update for Business – CB2** dialog box, select the **Ring 2 Pilot Business Users** group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
>If this dialog box doesn't appear, select the policy, and then click **Manage Deployment**.
You have now configured the **Ring 2 Pilot Business Users** deployment ring to enable CB feature update deferment for 14 days. Now, you must configure **Ring 4 Broad business users** to receive CBB features updates as soon as they’re available.
10. In the **Manage Deployment: Windows Update for Business – CB2** dialog box, select the **Ring 2 Pilot Business Users** group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
### Configure Ring 4 Broad business users policy
You have now configured the **Ring 2 Pilot Business Users** deployment ring to enable CB feature update deferment for 14 days. Now, you must configure **Ring 4 Broad business users** to receive CBB features updates as soon as they’re available.
2. Click the **Policy** workspace. In the middle pane, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add** in the details pane.
### Configure Ring 4 Broad business users policy
2. Click the **Policy** workspace. In the middle pane, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add** in the details pane.
3. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
4. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business - CBB1**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
3. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
5. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CBB**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
4. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business - CBB1**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/BranchReadinessLevel**.
5. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CBB**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
7. In the **Value** box, type **1**, and then click **OK**.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/BranchReadinessLevel**.
>[!NOTE]
7. In the **Value** box, type **1**, and then click **OK**.
>The OMA-URI settings are case sensitive, so be sure to review [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) for the proper syntax.
>[!NOTE]
>The OMA-URI settings are case sensitive, so be sure to review [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) for the proper syntax.
8. Because the **Ring 4 Broad business users** deployment ring receives the CBB feature updates immediately, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add** to add another OMA-URI setting.
9. In **Setting name**, type **Defer feature updates for 0 days**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
8. Because the **Ring 4 Broad business users** deployment ring receives the CBB feature updates immediately, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add** to add another OMA-URI setting.
10. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays**.
9. In **Setting name**, type **Defer feature updates for 0 days**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
11. In the **Value** box, type **0**, and then click **OK**.
10. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays**.
11. In the **Value** box, type **0**, and then click **OK**.
12. Click **Save Policy**.
13. In the **Deploy Policy: Windows Update for Business – CBB1** dialog box, click **Yes**.
12. Click **Save Policy**.
>[!NOTE]
13. In the **Deploy Policy: Windows Update for Business – CBB1** dialog box, click **Yes**.
>If this dialog box doesn't appear, select the policy, and then click **Manage Deployment**.
>[!NOTE]
14. In the **Manage Deployment: Windows Update for Business – CBB1** dialog box, select the **Ring 4 Broad business users** group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
>If this dialog box doesn't appear, select the policy, and then click **Manage Deployment**.
You have now configured the **Ring 4 Broad business users** deployment ring to receive CBB feature updates as soon as they’re available. Finally, configure **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** to accommodate a 7-day delay for quality updates and a 14-day delay for feature updates.
14. In the **Manage Deployment: Windows Update for Business – CBB1** dialog box, select the **Ring 4 Broad business users** group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
You have now configured the **Ring 4 Broad business users** deployment ring to receive CBB feature updates as soon as they’re available. Finally, configure **Ring 5 Broad business users #2** to accommodate a 7-day delay for quality updates and a 14-day delay for feature updates.
### Configure Ring 5 Broad business users \#2 policy
2. Click the **Policy** workspace. In the middle pane, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add** in the details pane.
### Configure Ring 5 Broad business users \#2 policy
2. Click the **Policy** workspace. In the middle pane, click **Configuration Policies**, and then click **Add** in the details pane.
3. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
4. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business - CBB2**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
3. In the Create a New Policy Wizard, select **Windows\Custom Configuration (Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile and later)**, and then click **Create Policy**.
5. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CBB**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
4. Name the policy **Windows Update for Business - CBB2**. Then, in the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add**.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/BranchReadinessLevel**.
5. In **Setting name**, type **Enable Clients for CBB**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
7. In the **Value** box, type **1**, and then click **OK**.
6. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/BranchReadinessLevel**.
>[!NOTE]
7. In the **Value** box, type **1**, and then click **OK**.
>The OMA-URI settings are case sensitive, so be sure to review [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) for the proper syntax.
>[!NOTE]
>The OMA-URI settings are case sensitive, so be sure to review [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) for the proper syntax.
8. In the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add** to add another OMA-URI setting.
9. In **Setting name**, type **Defer quality updates for 7 days**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
8. In the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add** to add another OMA-URI setting.
10. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays**.
9. In **Setting name**, type **Defer quality updates for 7 days**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
11. In the **Value** box, type **7**, and then click **OK**.
10. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays**.
12. In the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add** to add another OMA-URI setting.
11. In the **Value** box, type **7**, and then click **OK**.
13. In **Setting name**, type **Defer feature updates for 14 days**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
12. In the **OMA-URI Settings** section, click **Add** to add another OMA-URI setting.
14. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays**.
13. In **Setting name**, type **Defer feature updates for 14 days**, and then select **Integer** from the **Data type** list.
15. In the **Value** box, type **14**, and then click **OK**.
14. In the **OMA-URI** box, type **./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Update/DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays**.
15. In the **Value** box, type **14**, and then click **OK**.
16. Click **Save Policy**.
17. In the **Deploy Policy: Windows Update for Business – CBB2** dialog box, click **Yes**.
16. Click **Save Policy**.
>[!NOTE]
17. In the **Deploy Policy: Windows Update for Business – CBB2** dialog box, click **Yes**.
>If this dialog box doesn't appear, select the policy, and then click **Manage Deployment**.
>[!NOTE]
18. In the **Manage Deployment: Windows Update for Business – CBB2** dialog box, select the **Ring 5 Broad Business Users #2** group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
>If this dialog box doesn't appear, select the policy, and then click **Manage Deployment**.
## Related topics
18. In the **Manage Deployment: Windows Update for Business – CBB2** dialog box, select the **Ring 5 Broad Business Users #2** group, click **Add**, and then click **OK**.
- [Update Windows 10 in the enterprise](index.md)
## Related topics
- [Overview of Windows as a service](waas-overview.md)
- [Prepare servicing strategy for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Update Windows 10 in the enterprise](index.md)
- [Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Overview of Windows as a service](waas-overview.md)
- [Assign devices to servicing channels for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Prepare servicing strategy for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Optimize update delivery for Windows 10 updates](waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Configure Delivery Optimization for Windows 10 updates](waas-delivery-optimization.md)
- [Assign devices to servicing channels for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Configure BranchCache for Windows 10 updates](waas-branchcache.md)
- [Optimize update delivery for Windows 10 updates](waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Deploy updates for Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise and Windows 10 IoT Mobile](waas-mobile-updates.md)
- [Configure Delivery Optimization for Windows 10 updates](waas-delivery-optimization.md)
- [Deploy updates using Windows Update for Business](waas-manage-updates-wufb.md)
- [Configure BranchCache for Windows 10 updates](waas-branchcache.md)
- [Configure Windows Update for Business](waas-configure-wufb.md)
- [Deploy updates for Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise and Windows 10 IoT Mobile](waas-mobile-updates.md)
- [Integrate Windows Update for Business with management solutions](waas-integrate-wufb.md)
- [Deploy updates using Windows Update for Business](waas-manage-updates-wufb.md)
- [Walkthrough: use Group Policy to configure Windows Update for Business](waas-wufb-group-policy.md)
- [Configure Windows Update for Business](waas-configure-wufb.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using Windows Server Update Services](waas-manage-updates-wsus.md)
- [Integrate Windows Update for Business with management solutions](waas-integrate-wufb.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using System Center Configuration Manager](waas-manage-updates-configuration-manager.md)
- [Walkthrough: use Group Policy to configure Windows Update for Business](waas-wufb-group-policy.md)
- [Manage device restarts after updates](waas-restart.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using Windows Server Update Services](waas-manage-updates-wsus.md)
- [Deploy Windows 10 updates using System Center Configuration Manager](waas-manage-updates-configuration-manager.md)
- [Manage device restarts after updates](waas-restart.md)
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