From d1ac15ba5752a11685ea46d97e42a6c5fc2206b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:31:49 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] added info about new 30-month support policy --- windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md index 9b07031bb6..b664d9b508 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.sitesec: library author: Jaimeo ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: jaimeo -ms.date: 09/07/2018 +ms.date: 09/072/2018 --- # Overview of Windows as a service @@ -121,7 +121,12 @@ Once the latest release went through pilot deployment and testing, you choose th When Microsoft officially releases a feature update for Windows 10, it is made available to any PC not configured to defer feature updates so that those devices can immediately install it. Organizations that use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, or Windows Update for Business, however, can defer feature updates to selective devices by withholding their approval and deployment. In this scenario, the content available for the Semi-Annual Channel will be available but not necessarily immediately mandatory, depending on the policy of the management system. For more details about Windows 10 servicing tools, see [Servicing tools](#servicing-tools). -Organizations are expected to initiate targeted deployment on Semi-Annual Channel releases, while after about 4 months, we will announce broad deployment readiness, indicating that Microsoft, independent software vendors (ISVs), partners, and customers believe that the release is ready for broad deployment. Each feature update release will be supported and updated for 18 months from the time of its release + +Organizations are expected to initiate targeted deployment on Semi-Annual Channel releases. All customers, independent software vendors (ISVs), and partners should use this time for testing and piloting within their environments. After 2-4 months, we will transition to broad deployment and encourage customers and partners to expand and accelerate the deployment of the release. For customers using Windows Update for Business, the Semi-Annual Channel provides three months of additional total deployment time before being required to update to the next release. + +>[!NOTE] +All releases of Windows 10 have 18 months of servicing for all editions--these updates provide security and feature updates for the release. Customers running Enterprise >and Education editions have an additional 12 months of servicing for specific Windows 10 releases, for a total of 30 months from initial release. These versions include Enterprise and Education editions for Windows 10, versions 1607, 1703, 1709 and 1803. Starting in October 2018, all Semi-Annual Channel releases in the September/October timeframe will also have the additional 12 months of servicing for a total of 30 months from the initial release. The Semi-Annual Channel versions released in March/April timeframe will continue to have an 18 month lifecycle. + >[!NOTE] >Organizations can electively delay feature updates into as many phases as they wish by using one of the servicing tools mentioned in the section Servicing tools. From 2089c59d51c26d9ec9b3a3da1bbf75d7fea7ab3b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joey Caparas Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:04:01 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] mssp --- windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md | 2 +- windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md index d300cff5df..07cb277c83 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md @@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ ####### [Get user related machines](windows-defender-atp/get-user-related-machines-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -##### [Managed service provider provider support](windows-defender-atp/mssp-support-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +##### [Managed security service provider support](windows-defender-atp/mssp-support-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) #### [Microsoft threat protection](windows-defender-atp/threat-protection-integration.md) ##### [Protect users, data, and devices with conditional access](windows-defender-atp/conditional-access-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md index ab294c45ed..da185ce646 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md @@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ ###### [Get user related machines](get-user-related-machines-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -#### [Managed service provider provider support](mssp-support-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +#### [Managed security service provider support](mssp-support-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) ### [Microsoft threat protection](threat-protection-integration.md) From 857e1a32a322281c1f3ebfd4c56480ba9b0d2793 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeanie Decker Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:31:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] Merged PR 11542: issue 1656, issue 1605, + remove superfluous level in Configuration --- .openpublishing.redirection.json | 5 ++++ .../connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md | 4 +-- windows/configuration/TOC.md | 23 +++++++------- .../guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md | 2 +- windows/configuration/index.md | 4 ++- .../configuration/start-taskbar-lockscreen.md | 30 ------------------- 6 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 46 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 windows/configuration/start-taskbar-lockscreen.md diff --git a/.openpublishing.redirection.json b/.openpublishing.redirection.json index 51c9ccf162..4e0efdcc9b 100644 --- a/.openpublishing.redirection.json +++ b/.openpublishing.redirection.json @@ -6862,6 +6862,11 @@ "redirect_document_id": true }, { +"source_path": "windows/configuration/start-taskbar-lockscreen.md", +"redirect_url": "/windows/configuration/windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies", +"redirect_document_id": true +}, +{ "source_path": "windows/configure/stop-employees-from-using-the-windows-store.md", "redirect_url": "/windows/configuration/stop-employees-from-using-the-windows-store", "redirect_document_id": true diff --git a/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md b/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md index 920c37386e..1aa38eb7ba 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md +++ b/windows/client-management/connect-to-remote-aadj-pc.md @@ -33,11 +33,11 @@ From its release, Windows 10 has supported remote connections to PCs that are jo ![Allow remote connections to this computer](images/allow-rdp.png) - 3. If the user who joined the PC to Azure AD is the only one who is going to connect remotely, no additional configuration is needed. To allow additional users to connect to the PC, you must allow remote connections for the local **Authenticated Users** group. Click **Select Users**. + 3. If the user who joined the PC to Azure AD is the only one who is going to connect remotely, no additional configuration is needed. To allow additional users to connect to the PC, you must allow remote connections for the local **Authenticated Users** group. Click **Select Users**. >[!NOTE] >You can specify individual Azure AD accounts for remote connections by having the user sign in to the remote device at least once and then running the following PowerShell cmdlet: > - >`net localgroup "Remote Desktop Users" /add "AzureAD\FirstnameLastname"` + >`net localgroup "Remote Desktop Users" /add "AzureAD\FirstnameLastname"`, where *FirstnameLastname* is the name of the user profile in C:\Users\, which is created based on DisplayName attribute in Azure AD. > >In Windows 10, version 1709, the user does not have to sign in to the remote device first. > diff --git a/windows/configuration/TOC.md b/windows/configuration/TOC.md index b388b128cd..b434ae89f0 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/TOC.md +++ b/windows/configuration/TOC.md @@ -27,18 +27,17 @@ ### [Product IDs in Windows 10 Mobile](mobile-devices/product-ids-in-windows-10-mobile.md) ### [Start layout XML for mobile editions of Windows 10 (reference)](mobile-devices/start-layout-xml-mobile.md) ## [Configure cellular settings for tablets and PCs](provisioning-apn.md) -## [Configure Start, taskbar, and lock screen](start-taskbar-lockscreen.md) -### [Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen](windows-spotlight.md) -### [Manage Windows 10 and Microsoft Store tips, "fun facts", and suggestions](manage-tips-and-suggestions.md) -### [Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) -#### [Configure Windows 10 taskbar](configure-windows-10-taskbar.md) -#### [Customize and export Start layout](customize-and-export-start-layout.md) -#### [Add image for secondary tiles](start-secondary-tiles.md) -#### [Start layout XML for desktop editions of Windows 10 (reference)](start-layout-xml-desktop.md) -#### [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) -#### [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with provisioning packages](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) -#### [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) -#### [Changes to Start policies in Windows 10](changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md) +## [Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen](windows-spotlight.md) +## [Manage Windows 10 and Microsoft Store tips, "fun facts", and suggestions](manage-tips-and-suggestions.md) +## [Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) +### [Configure Windows 10 taskbar](configure-windows-10-taskbar.md) +### [Customize and export Start layout](customize-and-export-start-layout.md) +### [Add image for secondary tiles](start-secondary-tiles.md) +### [Start layout XML for desktop editions of Windows 10 (reference)](start-layout-xml-desktop.md) +### [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy.md) +### [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with provisioning packages](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-provisioning-packages-and-icd.md) +### [Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with mobile device management (MDM)](customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-mobile-device-management.md) +### [Changes to Start policies in Windows 10](changes-to-start-policies-in-windows-10.md) ## [Cortana integration in your business or enterprise](cortana-at-work/cortana-at-work-overview.md) ### [Testing scenarios using Cortana in your business or organization](cortana-at-work/cortana-at-work-testing-scenarios.md) #### [Test scenario 1 - Sign-in to Azure AD and use Cortana to manage the notebook](cortana-at-work/cortana-at-work-scenario-1.md) diff --git a/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md b/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md index 4c7f8bc3ee..92e0a97c03 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md +++ b/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Avoid selecting Windows apps that are designed to launch other apps as part of t In Windows 10, version 1803, you can install the **Kiosk Browser** app from Microsoft to use as your kiosk app. For digital signage scenarios, you can configure **Kiosk Browser** to navigate to a URL and show only that content -- no navigation buttons, no address bar, etc. For kiosk scenarios, you can configure additional settings, such as allowed and blocked URLs, navigation buttons, and end session buttons. For example, you could configure your kiosk to show the online catalog for your store, where customers can navigate between departments and items, but aren’t allowed to go to a competitor's website. >[!NOTE] ->Kiosk Browser supports a single tab. If a website has links that open a new tab, those links will not work with Kiosk Browser. +>Kiosk Browser supports a single tab. If a website has links that open a new tab, those links will not work with Kiosk Browser. Kiosk Browser does not support .pdfs. **Kiosk Browser** must be downloaded for offline licensing using Microsoft Store For Business. You can deploy **Kiosk Browser** to devices running Windows 10, version 1803 (Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education). diff --git a/windows/configuration/index.md b/windows/configuration/index.md index 11ec530a2c..b64b47fabf 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/index.md +++ b/windows/configuration/index.md @@ -26,7 +26,9 @@ Enterprises often need to apply custom configurations to devices for their users | [Configure kiosk and digital signage devices running Windows 10 desktop editions](kiosk-methods.md) | These topics help you configure Windows 10 devices to run as a kiosk device. | | [Configure Windows 10 Mobile devices](mobile-devices/configure-mobile.md) | These topics help you configure the features and apps and Start screen for a device running Windows 10 Mobile, as well as how to configure a kiosk device that runs a single app. | | [Configure cellular settings for tablets and PCs](provisioning-apn.md) | Enterprises can provision cellular settings for tablets and PC with built-in cellular modems or plug-in USB modem dongles. | -| [Configure Start, taskbar, and lock screen](start-taskbar-lockscreen.md) | A standard, customized Start layout can be useful on devices that are common to multiple users and devices that are locked down for specialized purposes. Configuring the taskbar allows the organization to pin useful apps for their employees and to remove apps that are pinned by default. | +| [Windows Spotlight on the lock screen](windows-spotlight.md) | Windows Spotlight is an option for the lock screen background that displays different background images and occasionally offers suggestions on the lock screen.

**Note:** You can also use the [Personalization CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/windows/hardware/commercialize/customize/mdm/personalization-csp) settings to set lock screen and desktop background images. | +| [Manage Windows 10 and Microsoft Store tips, tricks, and suggestions](manage-tips-and-suggestions.md) | Options to manage the tips, tricks, and suggestions offered by Windows and Microsoft Store. | +| [Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) | Organizations might want to deploy a customized Start screen and menu to devices running Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education. A standard Start layout can be useful on devices that are common to multiple users and devices that are locked down for specialized purposes. | | [Cortana integration in your business or enterprise](cortana-at-work/cortana-at-work-overview.md) | The world’s first personal digital assistant helps users get things done, even at work. Cortana includes powerful configuration options specifically to optimize for unique small to medium-sized business and enterprise environments. | | [Configure access to Microsoft Store](stop-employees-from-using-the-windows-store.md) | IT Pros can configure access to Microsoft Store for client computers in their organization. For some organizations, business policies require blocking access to Microsoft Store. | | [Accessibility information for IT Pros](windows-10-accessibility-for-ITPros.md) | Windows 10 includes accessibility features that benefit all users. These features make it easier to customize the computer and give users with different abilities options to improve their experience with Windows. This topic helps IT administrators learn about built-in accessibility features. | diff --git a/windows/configuration/start-taskbar-lockscreen.md b/windows/configuration/start-taskbar-lockscreen.md deleted file mode 100644 index 083777bcdd..0000000000 --- a/windows/configuration/start-taskbar-lockscreen.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,30 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Configure Start layout, taskbar, and lock screen for Windows 10 PCs (Windows 10) -description: -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: security -ms.localizationpriority: medium -author: jdeckerms -ms.author: jdecker -ms.topic: article -ms.date: 07/27/2017 ---- - -# Configure Start layout, taskbar, and lock screen for Windows 10 PCs - - - -## In this section - -| Topic | Description | -| --- | --- | -| [Windows Spotlight on the lock screen](windows-spotlight.md) | Windows Spotlight is an option for the lock screen background that displays different background images and occasionally offers suggestions on the lock screen.

**Note:** You can also use the [Personalization CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/windows/hardware/commercialize/customize/mdm/personalization-csp) settings to set lock screen and desktop background images. | -| [Manage Windows 10 and Microsoft Store tips, tricks, and suggestions](manage-tips-and-suggestions.md) | Options to manage the tips, tricks, and suggestions offered by Windows and Microsoft Store. | -| [Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout](windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies.md) | Organizations might want to deploy a customized Start screen and menu to devices running Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education. A standard Start layout can be useful on devices that are common to multiple users and devices that are locked down for specialized purposes. | - - -## Related topics - -- [Configure Windows 10 Mobile devices](mobile-devices/configure-mobile.md) \ No newline at end of file From 9f5fe1473259c0a3ea8b7d33c0ce364bae7ac045 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:21:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] fixing typos --- windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md index b664d9b508..9cfb7ab6bf 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.sitesec: library author: Jaimeo ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: jaimeo -ms.date: 09/072/2018 +ms.date: 09/24/2018 --- # Overview of Windows as a service @@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ When Microsoft officially releases a feature update for Windows 10, it is made a Organizations are expected to initiate targeted deployment on Semi-Annual Channel releases. All customers, independent software vendors (ISVs), and partners should use this time for testing and piloting within their environments. After 2-4 months, we will transition to broad deployment and encourage customers and partners to expand and accelerate the deployment of the release. For customers using Windows Update for Business, the Semi-Annual Channel provides three months of additional total deployment time before being required to update to the next release. >[!NOTE] -All releases of Windows 10 have 18 months of servicing for all editions--these updates provide security and feature updates for the release. Customers running Enterprise >and Education editions have an additional 12 months of servicing for specific Windows 10 releases, for a total of 30 months from initial release. These versions include Enterprise and Education editions for Windows 10, versions 1607, 1703, 1709 and 1803. Starting in October 2018, all Semi-Annual Channel releases in the September/October timeframe will also have the additional 12 months of servicing for a total of 30 months from the initial release. The Semi-Annual Channel versions released in March/April timeframe will continue to have an 18 month lifecycle. +All releases of Windows 10 have 18 months of servicing for all editions--these updates provide security and feature updates for the release. Customers running Enterprise and Education editions have an additional 12 months of servicing for specific Windows 10 releases, for a total of 30 months from initial release. These versions include Enterprise and Education editions for Windows 10, versions 1607, 1703, 1709 and 1803. Starting in October 2018, all Semi-Annual Channel releases in the September/October timeframe will also have the additional 12 months of servicing for a total of 30 months from the initial release. The Semi-Annual Channel versions released in March/April timeframe will continue to have an 18 month lifecycle. >[!NOTE] From 308bd1e320d4573d28ffd9865596c62f70c9be29 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:48:11 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] changed DO/Configuration Manager intersection in table to green check mark --- windows/deployment/update/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md index 831d0da5ff..8446553143 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.sitesec: library author: DaniHalfin ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.author: daniha -ms.date: 07/27/2017 +ms.date: 09/24/2018 --- # Optimize Windows 10 update delivery @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Two methods of peer-to-peer content distribution are available in Windows 10. | Method | Windows Update | Windows Update for Business | WSUS | Configuration Manager | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | -| Delivery Optimization | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![no](images/crossmark.png) | +| Delivery Optimization | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | | BranchCache | ![no](images/crossmark.png) | ![no](images/crossmark.png) |![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | >[!NOTE]