From d1af07ae6dedb1fc0879f27918f77b418754eb61 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:40:18 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 01/25] placeholder --- windows/whats-new/TOC.md | 1 + windows/whats-new/index.md | 1 + .../whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 43 +++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 45 insertions(+) create mode 100644 windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md diff --git a/windows/whats-new/TOC.md b/windows/whats-new/TOC.md index fa56ce48c7..a0a0ac2708 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/TOC.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/TOC.md @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ # [What's new in Windows 10](index.md) +## [What's new in Windows 10, version 1909](whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md) ## [What's new in Windows 10, version 1903](whats-new-windows-10-version-1903.md) ## [What's new in Windows 10, version 1809](whats-new-windows-10-version-1809.md) ## [What's new in Windows 10, version 1803](whats-new-windows-10-version-1803.md) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/index.md b/windows/whats-new/index.md index b4809b546b..bad28a358c 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/index.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/index.md @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ Windows 10 provides IT professionals with advanced protection against modern sec ## In this section +- [What's new in Windows 10, version 1909](whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md) - [What's new in Windows 10, version 1903](whats-new-windows-10-version-1903.md) - [What's new in Windows 10, version 1809](whats-new-windows-10-version-1809.md) - [What's new in Windows 10, version 1803](whats-new-windows-10-version-1803.md) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e462d364ff --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +title: What's new in Windows 10, version 1909 +description: New and updated IT Pro content about new features in Windows 10, version 1909 (also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update). +keywords: ["What's new in Windows 10", "Windows 10", "November 2019 Update"] +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: deploy +ms.sitesec: library +audience: itpro +author: greg-lindsay +ms.author: greglin +manager: laurawi +ms.localizationpriority: high +ms.topic: article +--- + +# What's new in Windows 10, version 1903 IT Pro content + +**Applies to** +- Windows 10, version 1903 + +This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to IT Pros for Windows 10 version 1909, also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. This update also contains all features and fixes included in previous cumulative updates to Windows 10, version 1903. + + + +## Deployment + +### Windows Autopilot + +Something + +### SetupDiag + +[SetupDiag](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/upgrade/setupdiag) version 1.6.0.42 is available. + +SetupDiag is a command-line tool that can help diagnose why a Windows 10 update failed. SetupDiag works by searching Windows Setup log files. When searching log files, SetupDiag uses a set of rules to match known issues. In the current version of SetupDiag there are 53 rules contained in the rules.xml file, which is extracted when SetupDiag is run. The rules.xml file will be updated as new versions of SetupDiag are made available. + +## See Also + +[What's New in Windows Server, version 1903](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started-19/whats-new-in-windows-server-1903): New and updated features in Windows Server.
+[Windows 10 Features](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/features): Review general information about Windows 10 features.
+[What's New in Windows 10](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/): See what’s new in other versions of Windows 10.
+[What's new in Windows 10](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/get-started/what-s-new-in-windows): See what’s new in Windows 10 hardware.
+[What's new in Windows 10 for developers](https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2019/04/18/start-developing-on-windows-10-may-2019-update-today/#2Lp8FUFQ3Jm8KVcq.97): New and updated features in Windows 10 that are of interest to developers. From de9fe80c5729453270a5d910c20aef945ffe03d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:20:40 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 02/25] placeholder --- .../whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 46 +++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 43 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index e462d364ff..f5499e15f2 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -20,13 +20,53 @@ ms.topic: article This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to IT Pros for Windows 10 version 1909, also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. This update also contains all features and fixes included in previous cumulative updates to Windows 10, version 1903. +See +https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/07/15/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18362-10005-19h2/ + +https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/08/08/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18362-10012-18362-10013-19h2/ + +https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/08/19/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18362-10014-18362-10015-19h2/ -## Deployment +## Raw list (to be parsed) -### Windows Autopilot +### Insider list -Something +https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/at-home/whats-new-wip-at-home-1909 + +### Processor requirements + +https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/windows-processor-requirements + +### Smaller update +will be a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features, and quality enhancements.” In other words, expect a select set of bug fixes, performance tweaks, and a handful of business features. + +If you’re sick of big Windows 10 updates every six months, Windows 10’s November 2019 Update (19H2) is the update for you! Installing this update will be more like installing a standard cumulative update like the updates that arrive on Patch Tuesday. It should be a small download with a fast installation process—no long reboot and purging of old Windows installations necessary. + +--- +The November 2019 Update will be the second semi-annual update arriving in 2019, and while it’ll include new features and improvements, unlike previous releases, this is expected to be a minor update available as a quality update, similar to a service pack. + +According to the company, the new approach will help to complete the update on time, and it’ll be a less disruptive deployment as the Windows 10 version 1909 won’t require a full installation of the OS. However, because it’ll be an incremental update, devices will require the Windows 10 May 2019 Update before you can install the 19H2 update manually. + +### Windows 10 to Boost Performance via Favored CPU Core Optimization +Windows 10 19H2 will include optimizations to how instructions are processed by the CPU in order to increase the performance and reliability of the operating system and its applications. + +When a CPU is manufactured, not all of the cores are created equal. Some of the cores may have slightly different voltage and power characteristics that could allow them to get a "boost" in performance. These cores are called "favored cores" as they can offer better performance then the other cores on the die. + +With Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, an operating system will use information stored in the CPU to identify which cores are the fastest and then push more of the CPU intensive tasks to those cores. According to Intel, this technology "delivers more than 15% better single-threaded performance". + +### Key-rolling or Key-rotation security improvements +Windows 10 19H2 update also includes two new features called 'Key-rolling' and 'Key-rotation' to enable secure delivery of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices and the process is based on the request from Microsoft Intune, MDM and similar tools. + +'Key-rolling' and 'Key-rotation' could boost the security of Windows PCs by preventing accidental recovery of password. + +## Stuff + +Windows containers require matched host and container version. This restricts customers and limits Windows containers from supporting mixed-version container pod scenarios This update includes 5 fixes to address this and allow the host to run down-level containers on up-level for process (Argon) isolation. +Key-rolling or Key-rotation feature enables secure rolling of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices upon on demand request from Microsoft Intune/MDM tools or upon every time recovery password is used to unlock the BitLocker protected drive. This feature will help prevent accidental recovery password disclosure as part of manual BitLocker drive unlock by users. +We have enabled Windows Defender Credential Guard for ARM64 devices for additional protection against credential theft for enterprises deploying ARM64 devices in their organizations. +We have enabled the ability for enterprises to supplement the Windows 10 in S Mode policy to allow traditional Win32 (desktop) apps from Microsoft Intune. +We have added additional debugging capabilities for newer Intel processors. This is only relevant for hardware manufacturers. ### SetupDiag From ffbd452ef77804cb82379a15c7d380be2793c00a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:58:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 03/25] draft --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index f5499e15f2..851dcf8fc5 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -13,10 +13,10 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high ms.topic: article --- -# What's new in Windows 10, version 1903 IT Pro content +# What's new in Windows 10, version 1909 IT Pro content **Applies to** -- Windows 10, version 1903 +- Windows 10, version 1909 This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to IT Pros for Windows 10 version 1909, also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. This update also contains all features and fixes included in previous cumulative updates to Windows 10, version 1903. From 23d444ef68480eb9fd9927e044b643e198760acc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:04:27 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 04/25] draft --- .../deployment/planning/features-lifecycle.md | 79 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/planning/features-lifecycle.md b/windows/deployment/planning/features-lifecycle.md index 1e0d36aca0..000fc05d17 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/planning/features-lifecycle.md +++ b/windows/deployment/planning/features-lifecycle.md @@ -1,39 +1,40 @@ ---- -title: Windows 10 features lifecycle -description: Learn about the lifecycle of Windows 10 features -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.sitesec: library -audience: itpro author: greg-lindsay -manager: laurawi -ms.author: greglin -ms.topic: article ---- -# Windows 10 features lifecycle - -- Applies to: Windows 10 - -Each release of Windows 10 contains many new and improved features. Occasionally we also remove features and functionality, usually because there is a better option. - -## Features removed or planned for replacement - -See the following for details about feature support for each release of Windows 10. - -[Windows 10, version 1903](windows-10-1903-removed-features.md)
-[Windows 10, version 1809](windows-10-1809-removed-features.md)
-[Windows 10, version 1803](windows-10-1803-removed-features.md)
-[Windows 10, version 1709](windows-10-1709-removed-features.md)
-[Windows 10, version 1703](windows-10-1703-removed-features.md) - -Also see: [Windows 10 release information](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-information/) - -## Terminology - -The following terms can be used to describe the status that might be assigned to a feature during its lifecycle. - -- **Deprecation**: The stage of the product lifecycle when a feature or functionality is no longer in active development and may be removed in future releases of a product or online service. -- **End of support**: The stage of the product lifecycle when support and servicing are no longer available for a product. -- **Retirement**: The stage of the product lifecycle when an online service is shut down so that it is no longer available for use. -- **Remove or retire a feature**: The stage of the product lifecycle when a feature or functionality is removed from an online service after it has been deprecated. -- **Replace a feature**: The stage of the product lifecycle when a feature or functionality in an online service is replaced with a different feature or functionality. +--- +title: Windows 10 features lifecycle +description: Learn about the lifecycle of Windows 10 features +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: plan +ms.localizationpriority: medium +ms.sitesec: library +audience: itpro +author: greg-lindsay +manager: laurawi +ms.author: greglin +ms.topic: article +--- +# Windows 10 features lifecycle + +- Applies to: Windows 10 + +Each release of Windows 10 contains many new and improved features. Occasionally we also remove features and functionality, usually because there is a better option. + +## Features removed or planned for replacement + +See the following for details about feature support for each release of Windows 10. + +[Windows 10, version 1903](windows-10-1903-removed-features.md)
+[Windows 10, version 1809](windows-10-1809-removed-features.md)
+[Windows 10, version 1803](windows-10-1803-removed-features.md)
+[Windows 10, version 1709](windows-10-1709-removed-features.md)
+[Windows 10, version 1703](windows-10-1703-removed-features.md) + +Also see: [Windows 10 release information](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-information/) + +## Terminology + +The following terms can be used to describe the status that might be assigned to a feature during its lifecycle. + +- **Deprecation**: The stage of the product lifecycle when a feature or functionality is no longer in active development and may be removed in future releases of a product or online service. +- **End of support**: The stage of the product lifecycle when support and servicing are no longer available for a product. +- **Retirement**: The stage of the product lifecycle when an online service is shut down so that it is no longer available for use. +- **Remove or retire a feature**: The stage of the product lifecycle when a feature or functionality is removed from an online service after it has been deprecated. +- **Replace a feature**: The stage of the product lifecycle when a feature or functionality in an online service is replaced with a different feature or functionality. From 519ffc7c546e39ac933a451112bb5bb9a41b3d34 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:54:32 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 05/25] draft --- .../whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 72 +++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 68 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 851dcf8fc5..6d29da4e5a 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -20,6 +20,74 @@ ms.topic: article This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to IT Pros for Windows 10 version 1909, also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. This update also contains all features and fixes included in previous cumulative updates to Windows 10, version 1903. +## Security + +### Windows Defender Credential Guard + +Windows Defender Credential Guard is now available for ARM64 devices, for additional protection against credential theft for enterprises deploying ARM64 devices in their organizations, such as Surface Pro X. + +### Microsoft BitLocker + +BitLocker and Mobile Device Management (MDM) with Azure Active Directory work together to protect your devices from accidental password disclosure. Now, a new key-rolling feature securely rotates recovery passwords on MDM managed devices. The feature is activated whenever Microsoft Intune/MDM tools or a recovery password is used to unlock a BitLocker protected drive. As a result, the recovery password will be better protected when users manually unlock a BitLocker drive. + +### Windows Sandbox + +Windows Sandbox is an isolated desktop environment where you can install software without the fear of lasting impact to your device. This feature is available in Windows 10, version 1903. In version 1909 we went one step further and now include support for mixed-version container scenarios, allowing you to run a sandbox in a different version of Windows 10 than the host operating system. + +## Deployment + +## Windows 10 kiosk mode + +Users can customize their experience in Kiosk mode, while keeping the devices locked down. For example, you can allow a user to switch to a different language while blocking access to network settings. + +### Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise in S mode + + You can deploy and run traditional Win32 (desktop) apps without leaving the security of S mode by configuring the Windows 10 in S mode policy to support Win32 apps, and deploy them with Mobile Device Management (MDM) software such as Microsoft Intune1. + +### SetupDiag + +[SetupDiag](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/upgrade/setupdiag) version 1.6.0.42 is available. + +SetupDiag is a command-line tool that can help diagnose why a Windows 10 update failed. SetupDiag works by searching Windows Setup log files. When searching log files, SetupDiag uses a set of rules to match known issues. In the current version of SetupDiag there are 53 rules contained in the rules.xml file, which is extracted when SetupDiag is run. The rules.xml file will be updated as new versions of SetupDiag are made available. + +## Windows shell + +### Calendar + +You can now create new events in your Calendar app by clicking the date and time on the Taskbar. + +### Cloud Clipboard + +Let’s face it, you work on multiple devices. With this feature enabled, you can copy text, links, graphics – just about anything! – from one device, and paste it onto another. Or you can go back and view the history of what’s recently been copied. You can use Cloud Clipboard with either an Azure Active Directory or Microsoft Account (MSA). Cloud Clipboard requires users to be signed into all devices using either MSA or AAD. Users must be signed into the same account across all devices. + +### Notifications + +We’ve made several improvements to manage and configure notifications including: + +- Added a “Manage Notifications” button to the top of Action Center +- Configure and turn off notifications directly from the notification, both from the banner and from Action Center. +- Set default to sorting notification senders by most recently shown notification, rather than sender name. + +### Windows Search + +The Search box in Explorer is now powered by Windows Search, allowing results to include online OneDrive and OneDrive for Business content. Additionally, the results appear instantly as you type . + +## Desktop Analytics + +Desktop Analytics is now generally available globally! Desktop Analytics is a cloud-connected service, integrated with Configuration Manager, which gives you data-driven insights to the management of your Windows endpoints. It provides insight and intelligence that you can use to make more informed decisions about the update readiness of your Windows endpoints. Desktop Analytics requires a Windows E3 or E5 license, or a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license. + +## Microsoft Connected Cache + +Together with Delivery Optimization, Microsoft Connected Cache installed on Windows Server or Linux can seamlessly offload your traffic to local sources, caching content efficiently at the byte range level. Connected Cache is configured as a “configure once and forget it” solution that transparently caches content that your devices on your network need. + +## Microsoft Endpoint Manager + +As announced at Microsoft Ignite + +## Windows Virtual Desktop + +Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) is now generally available globally! Windows Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud. It’s the only virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, and get built-in security and compliance features. Windows Virtual Desktop requires a Microsoft E3 or E5 license, or a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, as well as an Azure tenant. Each sold separately. + See https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/07/15/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18362-10005-19h2/ @@ -68,11 +136,7 @@ We have enabled Windows Defender Credential Guard for ARM64 devices for addition We have enabled the ability for enterprises to supplement the Windows 10 in S Mode policy to allow traditional Win32 (desktop) apps from Microsoft Intune. We have added additional debugging capabilities for newer Intel processors. This is only relevant for hardware manufacturers. -### SetupDiag -[SetupDiag](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/upgrade/setupdiag) version 1.6.0.42 is available. - -SetupDiag is a command-line tool that can help diagnose why a Windows 10 update failed. SetupDiag works by searching Windows Setup log files. When searching log files, SetupDiag uses a set of rules to match known issues. In the current version of SetupDiag there are 53 rules contained in the rules.xml file, which is extracted when SetupDiag is run. The rules.xml file will be updated as new versions of SetupDiag are made available. ## See Also From dc5b3a266f7cefe1b984911a7c0bd60d56179357 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:55:54 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 06/25] draft --- .../whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 15 ++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 6d29da4e5a..025124632f 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -34,8 +34,20 @@ BitLocker and Mobile Device Management (MDM) with Azure Active Directory work to Windows Sandbox is an isolated desktop environment where you can install software without the fear of lasting impact to your device. This feature is available in Windows 10, version 1903. In version 1909 we went one step further and now include support for mixed-version container scenarios, allowing you to run a sandbox in a different version of Windows 10 than the host operating system. +### Key-rolling or Key-rotation security improvements + +Windows 10 19H2 update also includes two new features called 'Key-rolling' and 'Key-rotation' to enable secure delivery of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices and the process is based on the request from Microsoft Intune, MDM and similar tools. + +'Key-rolling' and 'Key-rotation' could boost the security of Windows PCs by preventing accidental recovery of password. + +Key-rolling or Key-rotation feature enables secure rolling of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices upon on demand request from Microsoft Intune/MDM tools or upon every time recovery password is used to unlock the BitLocker protected drive. This feature will help prevent accidental recovery password disclosure as part of manual BitLocker drive unlock by users. + ## Deployment +## Windows Autopilot + + + ## Windows 10 kiosk mode Users can customize their experience in Kiosk mode, while keeping the devices locked down. For example, you can allow a user to switch to a different language while blocking access to network settings. @@ -123,10 +135,7 @@ When a CPU is manufactured, not all of the cores are created equal. Some of the With Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, an operating system will use information stored in the CPU to identify which cores are the fastest and then push more of the CPU intensive tasks to those cores. According to Intel, this technology "delivers more than 15% better single-threaded performance". -### Key-rolling or Key-rotation security improvements -Windows 10 19H2 update also includes two new features called 'Key-rolling' and 'Key-rotation' to enable secure delivery of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices and the process is based on the request from Microsoft Intune, MDM and similar tools. -'Key-rolling' and 'Key-rotation' could boost the security of Windows PCs by preventing accidental recovery of password. ## Stuff From 913a852bb29983a9740d503ddc89a907b4fd29cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:27:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 07/25] s --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 025124632f..9814c56d14 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Key-rolling or Key-rotation feature enables secure rolling of Recovery passwords ## Windows Autopilot - +A TPM attestation issue is fixed that affected [Autopilot white glove]() in Azure AD joined, Hybrid Azure AD joined and self-deploying mode scenarios. ## Windows 10 kiosk mode From 3dc35ad5ce65c28101017471038431295b951b53 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2019 11:15:05 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 08/25] update --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 4 ---- 1 file changed, 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 9814c56d14..dd41714fdf 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -44,10 +44,6 @@ Key-rolling or Key-rotation feature enables secure rolling of Recovery passwords ## Deployment -## Windows Autopilot - -A TPM attestation issue is fixed that affected [Autopilot white glove]() in Azure AD joined, Hybrid Azure AD joined and self-deploying mode scenarios. - ## Windows 10 kiosk mode Users can customize their experience in Kiosk mode, while keeping the devices locked down. For example, you can allow a user to switch to a different language while blocking access to network settings. From 3d4ddf1adf385ca8b97e850dd5b9b30859069271 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2019 13:16:48 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 09/25] servicing note --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index dd41714fdf..b53454f3c6 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -20,6 +20,12 @@ ms.topic: article This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to IT Pros for Windows 10 version 1909, also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. This update also contains all features and fixes included in previous cumulative updates to Windows 10, version 1903. +## Servicing + +In 2019 the release model for Windows 10 is changing. The spring release will be a full release, and the fall release will be a servicing update. The key difference is that the full release enables a broader set of changes, including data migration, while the servicing update will be released via the Windows Servicing and Delivery channel, similar to how monthly updates are released. + +In the past, new Windows 10 features have been delivered using a twice-per-year feature update model that requires a full operating system (OS) install that is larger and takes more time to complete. The Windows monthly update process use a lighter-weight servicing technology for delivering smaller and faster feature updates. Using the servicing delivery approach for feature updates will provide a less disruptive user update experience due to both smaller package size and shorter offline time, while supporting the established semi-annual update cadence aligned with Office365. + ## Security ### Windows Defender Credential Guard From 3b0eb5910763c59e4fbe20195d42b3d16cee2d08 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2019 16:26:53 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 10/25] servicing note --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index b53454f3c6..7a6a0d0d21 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to ## Servicing -In 2019 the release model for Windows 10 is changing. The spring release will be a full release, and the fall release will be a servicing update. The key difference is that the full release enables a broader set of changes, including data migration, while the servicing update will be released via the Windows Servicing and Delivery channel, similar to how monthly updates are released. +The Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) will be a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements. To deliver these updates in a less disruptive fashion, we will deliver this feature update in a new way, using servicing technology (like the monthly update process) for customers running the May 2019 Update who choose to update to the new release. In other words, anyone running the May 2019 Update and updating to the new release will have a far faster update experience because the update will install like a monthly update. -In the past, new Windows 10 features have been delivered using a twice-per-year feature update model that requires a full operating system (OS) install that is larger and takes more time to complete. The Windows monthly update process use a lighter-weight servicing technology for delivering smaller and faster feature updates. Using the servicing delivery approach for feature updates will provide a less disruptive user update experience due to both smaller package size and shorter offline time, while supporting the established semi-annual update cadence aligned with Office365. +For consumer or commercial users coming from versions of Windows 10 earlier than the May 2019 Update (version 1903), the process of updating to the November Update will be the same as it has been and work in a similar manner to previous Windows 10 feature updates, using the same tools and processes. ## Security From 80adc857e5fa339a776eb34d3cddf2aefca3a19d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2019 11:00:05 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 11/25] update --- .../whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 20 +++---------------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 7a6a0d0d21..4f93f07264 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -114,21 +114,11 @@ https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/08/19/announcing-windows-10-ins ### Insider list -https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/at-home/whats-new-wip-at-home-1909 +https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-insider/at-home/whats-new-wip-at-home-1909 ### Processor requirements -https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/windows-processor-requirements - -### Smaller update -will be a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features, and quality enhancements.” In other words, expect a select set of bug fixes, performance tweaks, and a handful of business features. - -If you’re sick of big Windows 10 updates every six months, Windows 10’s November 2019 Update (19H2) is the update for you! Installing this update will be more like installing a standard cumulative update like the updates that arrive on Patch Tuesday. It should be a small download with a fast installation process—no long reboot and purging of old Windows installations necessary. - ---- -The November 2019 Update will be the second semi-annual update arriving in 2019, and while it’ll include new features and improvements, unlike previous releases, this is expected to be a minor update available as a quality update, similar to a service pack. - -According to the company, the new approach will help to complete the update on time, and it’ll be a less disruptive deployment as the Windows 10 version 1909 won’t require a full installation of the OS. However, because it’ll be an incremental update, devices will require the Windows 10 May 2019 Update before you can install the 19H2 update manually. +https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/minimum/windows-processor-requirements ### Windows 10 to Boost Performance via Favored CPU Core Optimization Windows 10 19H2 will include optimizations to how instructions are processed by the CPU in order to increase the performance and reliability of the operating system and its applications. @@ -137,9 +127,7 @@ When a CPU is manufactured, not all of the cores are created equal. Some of the With Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, an operating system will use information stored in the CPU to identify which cores are the fastest and then push more of the CPU intensive tasks to those cores. According to Intel, this technology "delivers more than 15% better single-threaded performance". - - -## Stuff +## Security Windows containers require matched host and container version. This restricts customers and limits Windows containers from supporting mixed-version container pod scenarios This update includes 5 fixes to address this and allow the host to run down-level containers on up-level for process (Argon) isolation. Key-rolling or Key-rotation feature enables secure rolling of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices upon on demand request from Microsoft Intune/MDM tools or upon every time recovery password is used to unlock the BitLocker protected drive. This feature will help prevent accidental recovery password disclosure as part of manual BitLocker drive unlock by users. @@ -147,8 +135,6 @@ We have enabled Windows Defender Credential Guard for ARM64 devices for addition We have enabled the ability for enterprises to supplement the Windows 10 in S Mode policy to allow traditional Win32 (desktop) apps from Microsoft Intune. We have added additional debugging capabilities for newer Intel processors. This is only relevant for hardware manufacturers. - - ## See Also [What's New in Windows Server, version 1903](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started-19/whats-new-in-windows-server-1903): New and updated features in Windows Server.
From 676696aff07ee530de2b9db730b21e8a91e04f96 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2019 14:10:46 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 12/25] update --- .../whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 124 +++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 74 insertions(+), 50 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 4f93f07264..edc2938788 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to ## Servicing -The Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) will be a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements. To deliver these updates in a less disruptive fashion, we will deliver this feature update in a new way, using servicing technology (like the monthly update process) for customers running the May 2019 Update who choose to update to the new release. In other words, anyone running the May 2019 Update and updating to the new release will have a far faster update experience because the update will install like a monthly update. +Windows 10, version 1909 is a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements. To deliver these updates in a less disruptive fashion, we are providing this feature update in a new way, using servicing technology (like the monthly update process) for customers that are already running Windows 10, version 1903 (the May 2019 Update). Anyone running version 1903 and updating to the new release will have a far faster update experience because the update will install like a monthly update. -For consumer or commercial users coming from versions of Windows 10 earlier than the May 2019 Update (version 1903), the process of updating to the November Update will be the same as it has been and work in a similar manner to previous Windows 10 feature updates, using the same tools and processes. +For users that are updating from version 1809 or an older version, the process of updating to version 1909 will be the same as it has been and work in a similar manner to previous Windows 10 feature updates. For more information, see [Evolving Windows 10 servicing and quality: the next steps](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/07/01/evolving-windows-10-servicing-and-quality-the-next-steps/#rl2G5ETPhkhMvDeX.97). ## Security @@ -36,33 +36,94 @@ Windows Defender Credential Guard is now available for ARM64 devices, for additi BitLocker and Mobile Device Management (MDM) with Azure Active Directory work together to protect your devices from accidental password disclosure. Now, a new key-rolling feature securely rotates recovery passwords on MDM managed devices. The feature is activated whenever Microsoft Intune/MDM tools or a recovery password is used to unlock a BitLocker protected drive. As a result, the recovery password will be better protected when users manually unlock a BitLocker drive. +### Key-rolling and Key-rotation + +Windows 10, version 1909 also includes two new features called **Key-rolling** and **Key-rotation** enables secure rolling of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices on demand from Microsoft Intune/MDM tools or when a recovery password is used to unlock the BitLocker protected drive. This feature will help prevent accidental recovery password disclosure as part of manual BitLocker drive unlock by users. + +## Virtualization + +### Containers on Windows + +This update includes 5 fixes to allow the host to run down-level containers on up-level for process (Argon) isolation. Previously [Containers on Windows](https://docs.microsoft.com/virtualization/windowscontainers/) required matched host and container version. This limited Windows containers from supporting mixed-version container pod scenarios. + ### Windows Sandbox Windows Sandbox is an isolated desktop environment where you can install software without the fear of lasting impact to your device. This feature is available in Windows 10, version 1903. In version 1909 we went one step further and now include support for mixed-version container scenarios, allowing you to run a sandbox in a different version of Windows 10 than the host operating system. -### Key-rolling or Key-rotation security improvements +## Windows Virtual Desktop -Windows 10 19H2 update also includes two new features called 'Key-rolling' and 'Key-rotation' to enable secure delivery of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices and the process is based on the request from Microsoft Intune, MDM and similar tools. +[Windows Virtual Desktop](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-desktop/overview) (WVD) is now generally available globally! -'Key-rolling' and 'Key-rotation' could boost the security of Windows PCs by preventing accidental recovery of password. - -Key-rolling or Key-rotation feature enables secure rolling of Recovery passwords on MDM managed AAD devices upon on demand request from Microsoft Intune/MDM tools or upon every time recovery password is used to unlock the BitLocker protected drive. This feature will help prevent accidental recovery password disclosure as part of manual BitLocker drive unlock by users. +Windows Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud. It’s the only virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, and get built-in security and compliance features. Windows Virtual Desktop requires a Microsoft E3 or E5 license, or a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, as well as an Azure tenant. ## Deployment -## Windows 10 kiosk mode +## Configuration Manager -Users can customize their experience in Kiosk mode, while keeping the devices locked down. For example, you can allow a user to switch to a different language while blocking access to network settings. +Pre-release Windows 10 feature updates are now available to IT administrators using Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). System Center Configuration Manager version 1906 or later is required. For more information, see [Publishing pre-release Windows 10 feature updates to WSUS](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Publishing-pre-release-Windows-10-feature-updates-to-WSUS/ba-p/845054). ### Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise in S mode - You can deploy and run traditional Win32 (desktop) apps without leaving the security of S mode by configuring the Windows 10 in S mode policy to support Win32 apps, and deploy them with Mobile Device Management (MDM) software such as Microsoft Intune1. + You can now deploy and run traditional Win32 (desktop) apps without leaving the security of S mode by configuring the Windows 10 in S mode policy to support Win32 apps, and deploy them with Mobile Device Management (MDM) software such as Microsoft Intune1. ### SetupDiag [SetupDiag](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/upgrade/setupdiag) version 1.6.0.42 is available. -SetupDiag is a command-line tool that can help diagnose why a Windows 10 update failed. SetupDiag works by searching Windows Setup log files. When searching log files, SetupDiag uses a set of rules to match known issues. In the current version of SetupDiag there are 53 rules contained in the rules.xml file, which is extracted when SetupDiag is run. The rules.xml file will be updated as new versions of SetupDiag are made available. +SetupDiag is a command-line tool that can help diagnose why a Windows 10 update failed. SetupDiag works by searching Windows Setup log files. When searching log files, SetupDiag uses a set of rules to match known issues. In the current version of SetupDiag there are 53 rules contained in the rules.xml file, which is extracted when SetupDiag is run. The rules.xml file will be updated as new versions of SetupDiag are made available. . + +## Configuration + +### Windows 10 kiosk mode + +Users can now customize their experience in Kiosk mode, while keeping the devices locked down. For example, you can allow a user to switch to a different language while blocking access to network settings. + +## Desktop Analytics + +Desktop Analytics is now generally available globally! Desktop Analytics is a cloud-connected service, integrated with Configuration Manager, which gives you data-driven insights to the management of your Windows endpoints. It provides insight and intelligence that you can use to make more informed decisions about the update readiness of your Windows endpoints. Desktop Analytics requires a Windows E3 or E5 license, or a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license. + +## Microsoft Connected Cache + +Together with Delivery Optimization, Microsoft Connected Cache installed on Windows Server or Linux can seamlessly offload your traffic to local sources, caching content efficiently at the byte range level. Connected Cache is configured as a “configure once and forget it” solution that transparently caches content that your devices on your network need. + +## Microsoft Endpoint Manager + +[Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Enterprise-Mobility-Security/Modern-management-and-security-principles-driving-our-Microsoft/ba-p/946797) is the single management solution to manage and empower your users across all of their devices. Configuration Manager, Intune, Desktop Analytics, Co-Management, and Device Management Admin Console are now are Microsoft Endpoint Manager. + +## Accessibility + +This release adds the ability for Narrator and other assistive technologies to read and learn where the FN key is located on keyboards and what state it is in (locked versus unlocked). + +## Processor requirements and enhancements + +### Requirements + +[Windows Processor Requirements](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/design/minimum/windows-processor-requirements) have been updated for this version of Windows. + +### Favored CPU Core Optimization + +This version of Windows 10 will include optimizations to how instructions are processed by the CPU in order to increase the performance and reliability of the operating system and its applications. + +When a CPU is manufactured, not all of the cores are created equal. Some of the cores may have slightly different voltage and power characteristics that could allow them to get a "boost" in performance. These cores are called "favored cores" as they can offer better performance then the other cores on the die. + +With Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, an operating system will use information stored in the CPU to identify which cores are the fastest and then push more of the CPU intensive tasks to those cores. According to Intel, this technology "delivers more than 15% better single-threaded performance". + +### Debugging + +Additional debugging capabilities for newer Intel processors have been added in this release. This is only relevant for hardware manufacturers. + +### Efficiency + +General battery life and power efficiency improvements for PCs with certain processors have been added in this release. + +## See Also + +[What's New in Windows Server](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server): New and updated features in Windows Server.
+[Windows 10 Features](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/features): Review general information about Windows 10 features.
+[What's New in Windows 10](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/): See what’s new in other versions of Windows 10.
+[What Windows 10, version 1909 Means for Developers](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2019/10/16/what-windows-10-version-1909-means-for-developers/): New and updated features in Windows 10 that are of interest to developers. + + \ No newline at end of file From 9e18e4f1d657643af02a97e94b1aab69132bf781 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2019 15:09:50 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 13/25] update author to avoid warning --- education/developers.yml | 2 +- education/index.yml | 2 +- education/itadmins.yml | 2 +- education/partners.yml | 2 +- 4 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/education/developers.yml b/education/developers.yml index 23f2c74297..9ffbcbc0e0 100644 --- a/education/developers.yml +++ b/education/developers.yml @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ metadata: description: Are you an app developer looking for information about developing solutions on Microsoft Education products? Start here. ms.service: help ms.topic: hub-page - author: v-lamoyn + author: v-savila ms.author: v-lamoyn ms.date: 10/24/2019 diff --git a/education/index.yml b/education/index.yml index dc0e6fa938..1078669ceb 100644 --- a/education/index.yml +++ b/education/index.yml @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ metadata: description: Learn about product documentation and resources available for school IT administrators, teachers, students, and education app developers. ms.service: help ms.topic: hub-page - author: v-lamoyn + author: v-savila ms.author: v-lamoyn ms.date: 10/24/2019 diff --git a/education/itadmins.yml b/education/itadmins.yml index dc37e8803d..f1bd91ff04 100644 --- a/education/itadmins.yml +++ b/education/itadmins.yml @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ metadata: description: M365 Education consists of Office 365 Education, Windows 10 Education, and security and management tools such as Intune for Education and School Data Sync. ms.service: help ms.topic: hub-page - author: v-lamoyn + author: v-savila ms.author: v-lamoyn ms.date: 10/24/2019 diff --git a/education/partners.yml b/education/partners.yml index 6dd4d0038a..6056148956 100644 --- a/education/partners.yml +++ b/education/partners.yml @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ metadata: description: Looking for resources available to Microsoft Education partners? Start here. ms.service: help ms.topic: hub-page - author: v-lamoyn + author: v-savila ms.author: v-lamoyn ms.date: 10/24/2019 From 3f0883e2a241deed3a600b834c14bf58477ecb63 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2019 11:24:37 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 14/25] edits --- .../whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 14 ++++++++------ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index edc2938788..51e66fd6c4 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to ## Servicing -Windows 10, version 1909 is a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements. To deliver these updates in a less disruptive fashion, we are providing this feature update in a new way, using servicing technology (like the monthly update process) for customers that are already running Windows 10, version 1903 (the May 2019 Update). Anyone running version 1903 and updating to the new release will have a far faster update experience because the update will install like a monthly update. +Windows 10, version 1909 is a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements. To deliver these updates in a less disruptive fashion, we are providing this feature update in a new way, using servicing technology (like the monthly update process) for customers that are already running Windows 10, version 1903 (the May 2019 Update). Anyone running version 1903 and updating to the new release will have a much faster update experience because the update will install like a monthly update. -For users that are updating from version 1809 or an older version, the process of updating to version 1909 will be the same as it has been and work in a similar manner to previous Windows 10 feature updates. For more information, see [Evolving Windows 10 servicing and quality: the next steps](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/07/01/evolving-windows-10-servicing-and-quality-the-next-steps/#rl2G5ETPhkhMvDeX.97). +For users that are updating from version 1809 or an older version, the process of updating to version 1909 will be the same as it has been for previous Windows 10 feature updates. For more information, see [Evolving Windows 10 servicing and quality: the next steps](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/07/01/evolving-windows-10-servicing-and-quality-the-next-steps/#rl2G5ETPhkhMvDeX.97). ## Security @@ -48,20 +48,22 @@ This update includes 5 fixes to allow the host to run down-level containers on u ### Windows Sandbox -Windows Sandbox is an isolated desktop environment where you can install software without the fear of lasting impact to your device. This feature is available in Windows 10, version 1903. In version 1909 we went one step further and now include support for mixed-version container scenarios, allowing you to run a sandbox in a different version of Windows 10 than the host operating system. +[Windows Sandbox](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-Kernel-Internals/Windows-Sandbox/ba-p/301849) is an isolated desktop environment where you can install software without the fear of lasting impact to your device. This feature is available in Windows 10, version 1903. In Windows 10, version 1909 you have even more control over the level of isolation. ## Windows Virtual Desktop -[Windows Virtual Desktop](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-desktop/overview) (WVD) is now generally available globally! +[Windows Virtual Desktop](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-desktop/overview) (WVD) is now generally available globally! Windows Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud. It’s the only virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, and get built-in security and compliance features. Windows Virtual Desktop requires a Microsoft E3 or E5 license, or a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, as well as an Azure tenant. ## Deployment -## Configuration Manager +### Configuration Manager Pre-release Windows 10 feature updates are now available to IT administrators using Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). System Center Configuration Manager version 1906 or later is required. For more information, see [Publishing pre-release Windows 10 feature updates to WSUS](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Publishing-pre-release-Windows-10-feature-updates-to-WSUS/ba-p/845054). +Also see the [announcement](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2019/11/04/use-the-power-of-cloud-intelligence-to-simplify-and-accelerate-it-and-the-move-to-a-modern-workplace/) about [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/). + ### Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise in S mode You can now deploy and run traditional Win32 (desktop) apps without leaving the security of S mode by configuring the Windows 10 in S mode policy to support Win32 apps, and deploy them with Mobile Device Management (MDM) software such as Microsoft Intune1. @@ -80,7 +82,7 @@ Users can now customize their experience in Kiosk mode, while keeping the device ## Desktop Analytics -Desktop Analytics is now generally available globally! Desktop Analytics is a cloud-connected service, integrated with Configuration Manager, which gives you data-driven insights to the management of your Windows endpoints. It provides insight and intelligence that you can use to make more informed decisions about the update readiness of your Windows endpoints. Desktop Analytics requires a Windows E3 or E5 license, or a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license. +[Desktop Analytics](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/desktop-analytics/overview) is now generally available globally! Desktop Analytics is a cloud-connected service, integrated with Configuration Manager, which gives you data-driven insights to the management of your Windows endpoints. It provides insight and intelligence that you can use to make more informed decisions about the update readiness of your Windows endpoints. Desktop Analytics requires a Windows E3 or E5 license, or a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license. ## Microsoft Connected Cache From d5056ae3452a35d560a8ae0f10ed7c80e4a9412f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2019 12:01:59 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 15/25] edits --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 8 +++++--- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 51e66fd6c4..b034d6520f 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -22,15 +22,17 @@ This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to ## Servicing -Windows 10, version 1909 is a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements. To deliver these updates in a less disruptive fashion, we are providing this feature update in a new way, using servicing technology (like the monthly update process) for customers that are already running Windows 10, version 1903 (the May 2019 Update). Anyone running version 1903 and updating to the new release will have a much faster update experience because the update will install like a monthly update. +Windows 10, version 1909 is a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements. -For users that are updating from version 1809 or an older version, the process of updating to version 1909 will be the same as it has been for previous Windows 10 feature updates. For more information, see [Evolving Windows 10 servicing and quality: the next steps](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/07/01/evolving-windows-10-servicing-and-quality-the-next-steps/#rl2G5ETPhkhMvDeX.97). +To deliver these updates in an optimal fashion, we are providing this feature update in a new way: using servicing technology. Users that are already running Windows 10, version 1903 (the May 2019 Update) will receive this update similar to how they receive monthly updates. If you are running version 1903, then updating to the new release will have a much faster update experience because the update will install like a monthly update. + +If you are updating from an older version of Windows 10 (version 1809 or earlier), the process of updating to the current version will be the same as it has been for previous Windows 10 feature updates. For more information, see [Evolving Windows 10 servicing and quality: the next steps](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/07/01/evolving-windows-10-servicing-and-quality-the-next-steps/#rl2G5ETPhkhMvDeX.97). ## Security ### Windows Defender Credential Guard -Windows Defender Credential Guard is now available for ARM64 devices, for additional protection against credential theft for enterprises deploying ARM64 devices in their organizations, such as Surface Pro X. +[Windows Defender Credential Guard](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/credential-guard) is now available for ARM64 devices, for additional protection against credential theft for enterprises deploying ARM64 devices in their organizations, such as Surface Pro X. ### Microsoft BitLocker From b5e8622ce8fcc2e4bc8637bfac52934b0756209d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2019 12:19:09 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 16/25] edits --- .../whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 16 ++++------------ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index b034d6520f..52afe2aa13 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -64,11 +64,13 @@ Windows Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization servic Pre-release Windows 10 feature updates are now available to IT administrators using Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). System Center Configuration Manager version 1906 or later is required. For more information, see [Publishing pre-release Windows 10 feature updates to WSUS](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Publishing-pre-release-Windows-10-feature-updates-to-WSUS/ba-p/845054). -Also see the [announcement](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2019/11/04/use-the-power-of-cloud-intelligence-to-simplify-and-accelerate-it-and-the-move-to-a-modern-workplace/) about [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/). +#### Microsoft Endpoint Manager + +Configuration Manager, Intune, Desktop Analytics, Co-Management, and Device Management Admin Console are now are [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/). See the Nov. 4 2019 [announcement](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2019/11/04/use-the-power-of-cloud-intelligence-to-simplify-and-accelerate-it-and-the-move-to-a-modern-workplace/). Also see [Modern management and security principles driving our Microsoft Endpoint Manager vision](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Enterprise-Mobility-Security/Modern-management-and-security-principles-driving-our-Microsoft/ba-p/946797). ### Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise in S mode - You can now deploy and run traditional Win32 (desktop) apps without leaving the security of S mode by configuring the Windows 10 in S mode policy to support Win32 apps, and deploy them with Mobile Device Management (MDM) software such as Microsoft Intune1. + You can now deploy and run traditional Win32 (desktop) apps without leaving the security of S mode by configuring the Windows 10 in S mode policy to support Win32 apps, and deploy them with Mobile Device Management (MDM) software such as Microsoft Intune. For more information, see [Allow Line-of-Business Win32 Apps on Intune-Managed S Mode Devices](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/lob-win32-apps-on-s). ### SetupDiag @@ -76,12 +78,6 @@ Also see the [announcement](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2 SetupDiag is a command-line tool that can help diagnose why a Windows 10 update failed. SetupDiag works by searching Windows Setup log files. When searching log files, SetupDiag uses a set of rules to match known issues. In the current version of SetupDiag there are 53 rules contained in the rules.xml file, which is extracted when SetupDiag is run. The rules.xml file will be updated as new versions of SetupDiag are made available. . -## Configuration - -### Windows 10 kiosk mode - -Users can now customize their experience in Kiosk mode, while keeping the devices locked down. For example, you can allow a user to switch to a different language while blocking access to network settings. - ## Desktop Analytics [Desktop Analytics](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/desktop-analytics/overview) is now generally available globally! Desktop Analytics is a cloud-connected service, integrated with Configuration Manager, which gives you data-driven insights to the management of your Windows endpoints. It provides insight and intelligence that you can use to make more informed decisions about the update readiness of your Windows endpoints. Desktop Analytics requires a Windows E3 or E5 license, or a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license. @@ -90,10 +86,6 @@ Users can now customize their experience in Kiosk mode, while keeping the device Together with Delivery Optimization, Microsoft Connected Cache installed on Windows Server or Linux can seamlessly offload your traffic to local sources, caching content efficiently at the byte range level. Connected Cache is configured as a “configure once and forget it” solution that transparently caches content that your devices on your network need. -## Microsoft Endpoint Manager - -[Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Enterprise-Mobility-Security/Modern-management-and-security-principles-driving-our-Microsoft/ba-p/946797) is the single management solution to manage and empower your users across all of their devices. Configuration Manager, Intune, Desktop Analytics, Co-Management, and Device Management Admin Console are now are Microsoft Endpoint Manager. - ## Accessibility This release adds the ability for Narrator and other assistive technologies to read and learn where the FN key is located on keyboards and what state it is in (locked versus unlocked). From 84ce89274939a0fd827349df3058dcd2703fea9a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2019 12:32:25 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 17/25] edits --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 9 +++------ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 52afe2aa13..1a16eceb73 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ SetupDiag is a command-line tool that can help diagnose why a Windows 10 update ## Microsoft Connected Cache -Together with Delivery Optimization, Microsoft Connected Cache installed on Windows Server or Linux can seamlessly offload your traffic to local sources, caching content efficiently at the byte range level. Connected Cache is configured as a “configure once and forget it” solution that transparently caches content that your devices on your network need. +Together with Delivery Optimization, [Microsoft Connected Cache](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Introducing-Microsoft-Connected-Cache-Microsoft-s-cloud-managed/ba-p/963898) installed on Windows Server or Linux can seamlessly offload your traffic to local sources, caching content efficiently at the byte range level. Connected Cache is configured as a “configure once and forget it” solution that transparently caches content that your devices on your network need. ## Accessibility @@ -115,9 +115,10 @@ General battery life and power efficiency improvements for PCs with certain proc ## See Also [What's New in Windows Server](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server): New and updated features in Windows Server.
-[Windows 10 Features](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/features): Review general information about Windows 10 features.
+[Windows 10 Features](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/features): General information about Windows 10 features.
[What's New in Windows 10](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/): See what’s new in other versions of Windows 10.
[What Windows 10, version 1909 Means for Developers](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2019/10/16/what-windows-10-version-1909-means-for-developers/): New and updated features in Windows 10 that are of interest to developers. +[What's new in Windows 10, version 1909 - Windows Insiders](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-insider/at-home/whats-new-wip-at-home-1909) \ No newline at end of file +[Features and functionality removed in Windows 10](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-removed-features): Removed features.
+[Windows 10 features we’re no longer developing](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features): Features that are not being developed.
+[How to get the Windows 10 November 2019 Update](https://aka.ms/how-to-get-1909): John Cable blog.
+[How to get Windows 10, Version 1909: Enablement Mechanics](https://aka.ms/1909mechanics): Mechanics blog.
+[What’s new for IT pros in Windows 10, version 1909](https://aka.ms/whats-new-in-1909): Windows IT Pro blog.
\ No newline at end of file From 9ece7c9d7da2c2b74b9e2988a427315cc95751a1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:48:14 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 23/25] small typo --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index a4ab0ab01e..9641d01767 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ ms.topic: article **Applies to** - Windows 10, version 1909 -This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to IT Pros for Windows 10 version 1909, also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. This update also contains all features and fixes included in previous cumulative updates to Windows 10, version 1903. +This article lists new and updated features and content that are of interest to IT Pros for Windows 10, version 1909, also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. This update also contains all features and fixes included in previous cumulative updates to Windows 10, version 1903. ## Servicing From 69bf896f0e15fe729c648bb0de35916bea969a24 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:08:27 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 24/25] metadata --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index 9641d01767..bcb5451b43 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ audience: itpro author: greg-lindsay ms.author: greglin manager: laurawi -ms.localizationpriority: high +ms.localization: high ms.topic: article --- From 1fad9889e7736607792dadce4df701bbe40d75d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:21:36 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 25/25] fixed en-us in URL --- windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md index bcb5451b43..6bba048ef0 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1909.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ audience: itpro author: greg-lindsay ms.author: greglin manager: laurawi -ms.localization: high +ms.localizationpriority: high ms.topic: article --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ If you are updating from an older version of Windows 10 (version 1809 or earlier Pre-release Windows 10 feature updates are now available to IT administrators using WSUS. System Center Configuration Manager version 1906 or later is required. For more information, see [Publishing pre-release Windows 10 feature updates to WSUS](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Publishing-pre-release-Windows-10-feature-updates-to-WSUS/ba-p/845054). -The Windows 10, version 1909 enablement package will be available on WSUS as [KB4517245](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/4517245), which can be deployed on existing deployments of Windows 10, version 1903. +The Windows 10, version 1909 enablement package will be available on WSUS as [KB4517245](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/4517245), which can be deployed on existing deployments of Windows 10, version 1903. ### Windows Update for Business (WUfB) @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ Windows Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization servic #### Microsoft Endpoint Manager -Configuration Manager, Intune, Desktop Analytics, Co-Management, and Device Management Admin Console are now are [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/). See the Nov. 4 2019 [announcement](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2019/11/04/use-the-power-of-cloud-intelligence-to-simplify-and-accelerate-it-and-the-move-to-a-modern-workplace/). Also see [Modern management and security principles driving our Microsoft Endpoint Manager vision](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Enterprise-Mobility-Security/Modern-management-and-security-principles-driving-our-Microsoft/ba-p/946797). +Configuration Manager, Intune, Desktop Analytics, Co-Management, and Device Management Admin Console are now are [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/). See the Nov. 4 2019 [announcement](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/blog/2019/11/04/use-the-power-of-cloud-intelligence-to-simplify-and-accelerate-it-and-the-move-to-a-modern-workplace/). Also see [Modern management and security principles driving our Microsoft Endpoint Manager vision](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Enterprise-Mobility-Security/Modern-management-and-security-principles-driving-our-Microsoft/ba-p/946797). ### Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise in S mode