diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-clouddesktop.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-clouddesktop.md index c0907eacb8..f8bcc48c1b 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-clouddesktop.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-clouddesktop.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn more about the CloudDesktop Area in Policy CSP author: vinaypamnani-msft manager: aaroncz ms.author: vinpa -ms.date: 11/22/2022 +ms.date: 12/09/2022 ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-manage @@ -36,7 +36,13 @@ ms.topic: reference -This policy is used by IT admin to set the configuration mode of cloud PC. + +This policy allows the user to configure the boot to cloud mode. Boot to Cloud mode enables users to seamlessly sign-in to a Cloud PC that is provisioned for them by an IT Admin. For using boot to cloud mode, users need to install and configure a Cloud Provider application (eg: Win365) on their PC and need to have a Cloud PC provisioned to them. For successful use of this policy, OverrideShellProgram policy needs to be configured as well. + +This policy supports the below options: + +1. Not Configured: Machine will not trigger the Cloud PC connection automatically. +2. Enable Boot to Cloud Desktop: The user will see that configured Cloud PC Provider application launches automatically. Once the sign-in operation finishes, the user is seamlessly connected to a provisioned Cloud PC. @@ -51,7 +57,6 @@ This policy is used by IT admin to set the configuration mode of cloud PC. | Format | int | | Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | | Default Value | 0 | -| Dependency [OverrideShellProgramDependencyGroup] | Dependency Type: `DependsOn`
Dependency URI: `Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsLogon/OverrideShellProgram`
Dependency Allowed Value: `[1]`
Dependency Allowed Value Type: `Range`
| diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md index 33e709f97a..15d68c57a4 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn more about the WindowsLogon Area in Policy CSP author: vinaypamnani-msft manager: aaroncz ms.author: vinpa -ms.date: 11/29/2022 +ms.date: 12/09/2022 ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-manage @@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ ms.topic: reference + This policy setting controls whether a device will automatically sign in and lock the last interactive user after the system restarts or after a shutdown and cold boot. This only occurs if the last interactive user didn’t sign out before the restart or shutdown.​ @@ -70,6 +71,9 @@ If you disable this policy setting, the device does not configure automatic sign +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). + **ADMX mapping**: | Name | Value | @@ -105,6 +109,7 @@ If you disable this policy setting, the device does not configure automatic sign + This policy setting controls the configuration under which an automatic restart and sign on and lock occurs after a restart or cold boot. If you chose “Disabled” in the “Sign-in and lock last interactive user automatically after a restart” policy, then automatic sign on will not occur and this policy does not need to be configured. If you enable this policy setting, you can choose one of the following two options: @@ -132,6 +137,9 @@ If you disable or don’t configure this setting, automatic sign on will default +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). + **ADMX mapping**: | Name | Value | @@ -166,6 +174,7 @@ If you disable or don’t configure this setting, automatic sign on will default + This policy setting allows you to prevent app notifications from appearing on the lock screen. If you enable this policy setting, no app notifications are displayed on the lock screen. @@ -187,6 +196,9 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can choose which a +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). + **ADMX mapping**: | Name | Value | @@ -222,6 +234,7 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can choose which a + This policy setting allows you to control whether anyone can interact with available networks UI on the logon screen. If you enable this policy setting, the PC's network connectivity state cannot be changed without signing into Windows. @@ -243,6 +256,9 @@ If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, any user can disconnect t +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). + **ADMX mapping**: | Name | Value | @@ -304,7 +320,8 @@ Here's an example to enable this policy: -This policy setting allows you to control whether users see the first sign-in animation when signing in to the computer for the first time. This applies to both the first user of the computer who completes the initial setup and users who are added to the computer later. It also controls if Microsoft account users will be offered the opt-in prompt for services during their first sign-in. + +This policy setting allows you to control whether users see the first sign-in animation when signing in to the computer for the first time. This applies to both the first user of the computer who completes the initial setup and users who are added to the computer later. It also controls if Microsoft account users will be offered the opt-in prompt for services during their first sign-in. If you enable this policy setting, Microsoft account users will see the opt-in prompt for services, and users with other accounts will see the sign-in animation. @@ -374,6 +391,7 @@ Note: The first sign-in animation will not be shown on Server, so this policy wi + This policy controls the configuration under which winlogon sends MPR notifications in the system. If you enable this setting or do not configure it, winlogon sends MPR notifications if a credential manager is configured. @@ -395,6 +413,9 @@ If you disable this setting, winlogon does not send MPR notifications. +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). + **ADMX mapping**: | Name | Value | @@ -430,6 +451,7 @@ If you disable this setting, winlogon does not send MPR notifications. + This policy setting allows local users to be enumerated on domain-joined computers. If you enable this policy setting, Logon UI will enumerate all local users on domain-joined computers. @@ -451,6 +473,9 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Logon UI will not en +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). + **ADMX mapping**: | Name | Value | @@ -486,6 +511,7 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Logon UI will not en + This policy setting allows you to hide the Switch User interface in the Logon UI, the Start menu and the Task Manager. If you enable this policy setting, the Switch User interface is hidden from the user who is attempting to log on or is logged on to the computer that has this policy applied. @@ -554,7 +580,15 @@ If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Switch User interfac -This policy is used by IT admin to override the registry based shell program. + +OverrideShellProgram policy allows IT admin to configure the shell program for Windows OS on a device. This policy has the highest precedence over other ways of configuring the shell program. + +The policy currently supports below options: + +1. Not Configured: Default shell will be launched. +2. Apply Lightweight Shell: Lightweight shell does not have a user interface and helps the device to achieve better performance as the shell consumes limited resources over default shell. Lightweight shell contains a limited set of features which could be consumed by applications. This configuration can be useful if the device needs to have a continuous running user interface application which would consume features offered by Lightweight shell. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, then the default shell will be launched. @@ -569,6 +603,7 @@ This policy is used by IT admin to override the registry based shell program. | Format | int | | Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | | Default Value | 0 | +| Dependency [BootToCloudModeDependencyGroup] | Dependency Type: `DependsOn`
Dependency URI: `Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/CloudDesktop/BootToCloudMode`
Dependency Allowed Value: `[1]`
Dependency Allowed Value Type: `Range`
| diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-by-proxy-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-by-proxy-vamt.md index b5ccb893f4..b00e515b54 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-by-proxy-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-by-proxy-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Activate by Proxy an Active Directory Forest (Windows 10) description: Learn how to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) function to activate by proxy an Active Directory (AD) forest. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-vamt.md index 70940f40ec..dc8833d2f8 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Activate an Active Directory Forest Online (Windows 10) description: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) function to activate an Active Directory (AD) forest online. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md index 3892da1105..73f32edf78 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ --- title: Activate using Active Directory-based activation description: Learn how active directory-based activation is implemented as a role service that relies on AD DS to store activation objects. +ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz author: frankroj ms.author: frankroj @@ -14,7 +16,7 @@ ms.collection: highpri # Activate using Active Directory-based activation -*Applies to:* +**Applies to:** - Windows - Windows Server diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-key-management-service-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-key-management-service-vamt.md index e136dd82b5..c9d04453fb 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-key-management-service-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-key-management-service-vamt.md @@ -1,8 +1,10 @@ --- title: Activate using Key Management Service (Windows 10) +description: Learn how to use Key Management Service (KMS) to activate Windows. +ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj -description: How to activate using Key Management Service in Windows 10. ms.prod: windows-client author: frankroj ms.localizationpriority: medium @@ -14,7 +16,7 @@ ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals # Activate using Key Management Service -*Applies to:* +**Applies to:** - Windows 10 - Windows 8.1 diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-windows-10-clients-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-windows-10-clients-vamt.md index 9be66de526..3166add837 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-windows-10-clients-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-windows-10-clients-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Activate clients running Windows 10 (Windows 10) description: After you have configured Key Management Service (KMS) or Active Directory-based activation on your network, activating a client running Windows 10 is easy. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client @@ -14,7 +15,7 @@ ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals # Activate clients running Windows 10 -*Applies to:* +**Applies to:** - Windows 10 - Windows 8.1 diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/active-directory-based-activation-overview.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/active-directory-based-activation-overview.md index 0fb8970234..48855f3afa 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/active-directory-based-activation-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/active-directory-based-activation-overview.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Active Directory-Based Activation Overview (Windows 10) description: Enable your enterprise to activate its computers through a connection to their domain using Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-manage-products-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-manage-products-vamt.md index 5f9bfce03d..53a1f70b1b 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-manage-products-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-manage-products-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Add and Manage Products (Windows 10) description: Add client computers into the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). After you add the computers, you can manage the products that are installed on your network. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-computers-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-computers-vamt.md index 95bad2b880..55297e1791 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-computers-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-computers-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Add and Remove Computers (Windows 10) description: The Discover products function on the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) allows you to search the Active Directory domain or a general LDAP query. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-product-key-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-product-key-vamt.md index 0e37c178fc..5fa51a1c12 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-product-key-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-product-key-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Add and Remove a Product Key (Windows 10) description: Add a product key to the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) database. Also, learn how to remove the key from the database. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/appendix-information-sent-to-microsoft-during-activation-client.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/appendix-information-sent-to-microsoft-during-activation-client.md index bb61a1db81..0aa4fe2fb3 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/appendix-information-sent-to-microsoft-during-activation-client.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/appendix-information-sent-to-microsoft-during-activation-client.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Appendix Information sent to Microsoft during activation (Windows 10) description: Learn about the information sent to Microsoft during activation. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj author: frankroj @@ -14,7 +15,7 @@ ms.topic: article # Appendix: Information sent to Microsoft during activation -*Applies to:* +**Applies to:** - Windows 10 - Windows 8.1 diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/configure-client-computers-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/configure-client-computers-vamt.md index 382a9b53d3..189f8488ed 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/configure-client-computers-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/configure-client-computers-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Configure Client Computers (Windows 10) description: Learn how to configure client computers to enable the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to function correctly. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz author: frankroj ms.author: frankroj diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/import-export-vamt-data.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/import-export-vamt-data.md index 7a5aaa426b..63e839c6dd 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/import-export-vamt-data.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/import-export-vamt-data.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Import and export VAMT data description: Learn how to use the VAMT to import product-activation data from a file into SQL Server. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-configure-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-configure-vamt.md index b468f34546..833bc9a283 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-configure-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-configure-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Install and Configure VAMT (Windows 10) description: Learn how to install and configure the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), and learn where to find information about the process. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-kms-client-key-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-kms-client-key-vamt.md index eb28f3ff3a..ed311b84f5 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-kms-client-key-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-kms-client-key-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Install a KMS Client Key (Windows 10) description: Learn to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install Generic Volume License Key (GVLK), or KMS client, product keys. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-product-key-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-product-key-vamt.md index 350971254b..00ea59707d 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-product-key-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-product-key-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Install a Product Key (Windows 10) description: Learn to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install retail, Multiple Activation Key (MAK), and KMS Host key (CSVLK). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md index 8cb4d09f92..1ea051c4fe 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ --- title: Install VAMT (Windows 10) description: Learn how to install Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 10. +ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/introduction-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/introduction-vamt.md index 292a9965b1..1d5ba5f37c 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/introduction-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/introduction-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Introduction to VAMT (Windows 10) description: VAMT enables administrators to automate and centrally manage the Windows, Microsoft Office, and select other Microsoft products volume and retail activation process. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/kms-activation-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/kms-activation-vamt.md index 6cb46bb913..348a87ba6b 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/kms-activation-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/kms-activation-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Perform KMS Activation (Windows 10) description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) can be used to perform volume activation using the Key Management Service (KMS). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/local-reactivation-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/local-reactivation-vamt.md index e761c3c2f5..e189dd781a 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/local-reactivation-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/local-reactivation-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Perform Local Reactivation (Windows 10) description: An initially activated a computer using scenarios like MAK, retail, or CSLVK (KMS host), can be reactivated with Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-activations-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-activations-vamt.md index 80263f739c..17dfa9af6d 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-activations-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-activations-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Manage Activations (Windows 10) description: Learn how to manage activations and how to activate a client computer by using various activation methods. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-product-keys-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-product-keys-vamt.md index 423133a3b4..2b9594e4f6 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-product-keys-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-product-keys-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Manage Product Keys (Windows 10) description: In this article, learn how to add and remove a product key from the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-vamt-data.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-vamt-data.md index 5d61f42b3b..d2499a44f3 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-vamt-data.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-vamt-data.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Manage VAMT Data (Windows 10) description: Learn how to save, import, export, and merge a Computer Information List (CILX) file using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/monitor-activation-client.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/monitor-activation-client.md index d811b9bb87..7205e81894 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/monitor-activation-client.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/monitor-activation-client.md @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ --- title: Monitor activation (Windows 10) ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj description: Understand the most common methods to monitor the success of the activation process for a computer running Windows. @@ -14,7 +15,7 @@ ms.date: 11/07/2022 # Monitor activation -*Applies to:* +**Applies to:** - Windows 10 - Windows 8.1 diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/online-activation-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/online-activation-vamt.md index 4e3c76dae1..f1dcda98ce 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/online-activation-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/online-activation-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Perform Online Activation (Windows 10) description: Learn how to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to enable client products to be activated online. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/plan-for-volume-activation-client.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/plan-for-volume-activation-client.md index 43a1c717d5..97cdedeb4f 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/plan-for-volume-activation-client.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/plan-for-volume-activation-client.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Plan for volume activation (Windows 10) description: Product activation is the process of validating software with the manufacturer after it has been installed on a specific computer. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client @@ -14,7 +15,7 @@ ms.date: 11/07/2022 # Plan for volume activation -*Applies to:* +**Applies to:** - Windows 10 - Windows 8.1 diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/proxy-activation-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/proxy-activation-vamt.md index 65f7e79d8d..2410bc8ba2 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/proxy-activation-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/proxy-activation-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Perform Proxy Activation (Windows 10) description: Perform proxy activation by using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate client computers that don't have Internet access. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/remove-products-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/remove-products-vamt.md index 231f5081c2..b8118e73e2 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/remove-products-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/remove-products-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Remove Products (Windows 10) description: Learn how you must delete products from the product list view so you can remove products from the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-kms-activation-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-kms-activation-vamt.md index 2985a6bc04..85a3fe5222 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-kms-activation-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-kms-activation-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Scenario 3 KMS Client Activation (Windows 10) description: Learn how to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate Key Management Service (KMS) client keys or Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-online-activation-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-online-activation-vamt.md index 68ca97def3..c234aa5c7d 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-online-activation-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-online-activation-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Scenario 1 Online Activation (Windows 10) description: Achieve network access by deploying the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) in a Core Network environment. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-proxy-activation-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-proxy-activation-vamt.md index ccb63b5311..223ef377b2 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-proxy-activation-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-proxy-activation-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Scenario 2 Proxy Activation (Windows 10) description: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate products that are installed on workgroup computers in an isolated lab environment. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/update-product-status-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/update-product-status-vamt.md index eb5553920d..be82deed6b 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/update-product-status-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/update-product-status-vamt.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Update Product Status (Windows 10) description: Learn how to use the Update license status function to add the products that are installed on the computers. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md index b733a5046e..a381b30b76 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (Windows 10) description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to track and monitor several types of product keys. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client @@ -14,7 +15,7 @@ ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals # Use the Volume Activation Management Tool -*Applies to:* +**Applies to:** - Windows 10 - Windows 8.1 diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-vamt-in-windows-powershell.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-vamt-in-windows-powershell.md index 71e97c1a03..e965f4be1c 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-vamt-in-windows-powershell.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-vamt-in-windows-powershell.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Use VAMT in Windows PowerShell (Windows 10) description: Learn how to use Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) PowerShell cmdlets to perform the same functions as the Vamt.exe command-line tool. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-known-issues.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-known-issues.md index 0507f060c7..4c29fd57a4 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-known-issues.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-known-issues.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: VAMT known issues (Windows 10) description: Find out the current known issues with the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), versions 3.0. and 3.1. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-requirements.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-requirements.md index a304218987..47e54481c4 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-requirements.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-requirements.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: VAMT Requirements (Windows 10) description: In this article, learn about the product key and system requierements for Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-step-by-step.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-step-by-step.md index 880a8cf474..2378579069 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-step-by-step.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-step-by-step.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios (Windows 10) description: Learn step-by-step instructions on implementing the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) in typical environments. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-management-tool.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-management-tool.md index f2af9d8b2c..3f9a5a7264 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-management-tool.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-management-tool.md @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ --- title: VAMT technical reference description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) enables network administrators to automate and centrally manage volume activation and retail activation. +ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md index 3cc524e10f..3bc4621e7a 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Volume Activation for Windows 10 description: Learn how to use volume activation to deploy & activate Windows 10. Includes details for orgs that have used volume activation for earlier versions of Windows. ms.reviewer: + - nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj ms.prod: windows-client @@ -14,7 +15,7 @@ ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals # Volume Activation for Windows 10 -*Applies to:* +**Applies to:** - Windows 10 - Windows 8.1 diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-reports-overview.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-reports-overview.md index 739953b809..2e61770efe 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-reports-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-reports-overview.md @@ -98,9 +98,9 @@ Within each 24-hour reporting period, devices that are ineligible are updated wi | Low Connectivity | Devices must have a steady internet connection, and access to [Windows update endpoints](../prepare/windows-autopatch-configure-network.md). | | Out of Disk Space | Devices must have more than one GB (GigaBytes) of free storage space. | | Not Deployed | Windows Autopatch doesn't update devices that haven't yet been deployed. | -| Not On Supported on Windows Edition | Devices must be on a Windows edition supported by Windows Autopatch. For more information, see [prerequisites](../prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md). | +| Not On Supported Windows Edition | Devices must be on a Windows edition supported by Windows Autopatch. For more information, see [prerequisites](../prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md). | | Not On Supported Windows Build | Devices must be on a Windows build supported by Windows Autopatch. For more information, see [prerequisites](../prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md). | -| Intune Sync Older Than 5 Days | Devices must have checked with Intune within the last five days. | +| Intune Sync Older Than 5 Days | Devices must have checked in with Intune within the last five days. | ## Data export diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-roles-responsibilities.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-roles-responsibilities.md index b4cfe7780b..ec8c9d7ece 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-roles-responsibilities.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-roles-responsibilities.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- title: Roles and responsibilities description: This article describes the roles and responsibilities provided by Windows Autopatch and what the customer must do -ms.date: 12/09/2022 +ms.date: 12/12/2022 ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-updates ms.topic: conceptual @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ msreviewer: hathind # Roles and responsibilities -This article outlines your and Windows Autopatch's responsibilities when: +This article outlines your responsibilities and Windows Autopatch's responsibilities when: - [Preparing to enroll into the Windows Autopatch service](#prepare) - [Deploying the service](#deploy) @@ -25,8 +25,10 @@ This article outlines your and Windows Autopatch's responsibilities when: | Task | Your responsibility | Windows Autopatch | | ----- | :-----: | :-----: | | Review the [prerequisites](../prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | +| [Review the service data platform and privacy compliance details](../references/windows-autopatch-privacy.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | Ensure device [prerequisites](../prepare/windows-autopatch-prerequisites.md) are met and in place prior to enrollment | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | Ensure [infrastructure and environment prerequisites](../prepare/windows-autopatch-configure-network.md) are met and in place prior to enrollment | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | +| Prepare to remove your devices from existing unsupported [Windows update](../references/windows-autopatch-wqu-unsupported-policies.md) and [Microsoft 365](../references/windows-autopatch-microsoft-365-policies.md) policies | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | [Configure required network endpoints](../prepare/windows-autopatch-configure-network.md#required-microsoft-product-endpoints) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | [Fix issues identified by the Readiness assessment tool](../prepare/windows-autopatch-fix-issues.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | [Enroll tenant into the Windows Autopatch service](../prepare/windows-autopatch-enroll-tenant.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | @@ -38,14 +40,12 @@ This article outlines your and Windows Autopatch's responsibilities when: | ----- | :-----: | :-----: | | [Add and verify admin contacts](../deploy/windows-autopatch-admin-contacts.md) in Microsoft Endpoint Manager | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | [Deploy and configure Windows Autopatch service configuration](../references/windows-autopatch-changes-to-tenant.md) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | -| [Run the pre-registration device readiness checks](../deploy/windows-autopatch-register-devices.md#about-the-ready-not-ready-and-not-registered-tabs) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | -| [Maintain and manage the Windows Autopatch service configuration](../operate/windows-autopatch-maintain-environment.md) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | -| [Maintain customer configuration to align with the Windows Autopatch service configuration](../operate/windows-autopatch-maintain-environment.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | -| Resolve any conflicting and [unsupported Windows update](../references/windows-autopatch-wqu-unsupported-policies.md) and [Microsoft 365 policies](../references/windows-autopatch-microsoft-365-policies.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | +| Educate users on the Windows Autopatch end user update experience | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | +| Remove your devices from existing unsupported [Windows update](../references/windows-autopatch-wqu-unsupported-policies.md) and [Microsoft 365](../references/windows-autopatch-microsoft-365-policies.md) policies | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | [Register devices/add devices to the Windows Autopatch Device Registration group](../deploy/windows-autopatch-register-devices.md#steps-to-register-devices) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | +| [Run the pre-registration device readiness checks](../deploy/windows-autopatch-register-devices.md#about-the-ready-not-ready-and-not-registered-tabs) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | | [Automatically assign devices to First, Fast & Broad deployment rings at device registration](../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md#deployment-ring-calculation-logic) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | | [Manually override device assignments to First, Fast & Broad deployment rings](../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md#moving-devices-in-between-deployment-rings) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | -| [Run on-going post-registration device readiness checks](../deploy/windows-autopatch-post-reg-readiness-checks.md) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | | [Remediate devices displayed in the **Not ready** tab](../deploy/windows-autopatch-post-reg-readiness-checks.md#about-the-three-tabs-in-the-devices-blade) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | [Remediate devices displayed in the **Not registered** tab](../deploy/windows-autopatch-post-reg-readiness-checks.md#about-the-three-tabs-in-the-devices-blade) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | [Populate the Test deployment ring membership](../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md#deployment-ring-calculation-logic) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | @@ -57,9 +57,14 @@ This article outlines your and Windows Autopatch's responsibilities when: | Task | Your responsibility | Windows Autopatch | | ----- | :-----: | :-----: | | [Maintain contacts in the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center](../deploy/windows-autopatch-admin-contacts.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | +| [Maintain and manage the Windows Autopatch service configuration](../operate/windows-autopatch-maintain-environment.md) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | +| [Maintain customer configuration to align with the Windows Autopatch service configuration](../operate/windows-autopatch-maintain-environment.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | +| [Run on-going checks to ensure devices are only present in one deployment ring](../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md#automated-deployment-ring-remediation-functions) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | | [Maintain the Test deployment ring membership](../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md#deployment-ring-calculation-logic) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | -| [Evaluate updates](../operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-signals.md) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | +| Monitor [Windows update signals](../operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-signals.md) for safe update release | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | +| Test specific [business update scenarios](../operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-signals.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | | [Define and implement release schedule](../operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-overview.md) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | +| Communicate the update [release schedule](../operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-communications.md) | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: | | Release updates (as scheduled)