diff --git a/.openpublishing.redirection.json b/.openpublishing.redirection.json index a6fe5c98cf..64e5ee645b 100644 --- a/.openpublishing.redirection.json +++ b/.openpublishing.redirection.json @@ -6,6 +6,11 @@ "redirect_document_id": true }, { +"source_path": "windows/devices/surface/surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsb.md", +"redirect_url": "/windows/devices/surface/surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc", +"redirect_document_id": true +}, +{ "source_path": "windows/configuration/basic-level-windows-diagnostic-events-and-fields-1709.md", "redirect_url": "/windows/configuration/basic-level-windows-diagnostic-events-and-fields", "redirect_document_id": true diff --git a/devices/surface/TOC.md b/devices/surface/TOC.md index 27d7b79e79..5dd7130ea6 100644 --- a/devices/surface/TOC.md +++ b/devices/surface/TOC.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # [Surface](index.md) ## [Deploy Surface devices](deploy.md) -### [Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsb.md) +### [Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc.md) #### [Long-Term Servicing Branch for Surface devices](ltsb-for-surface.md) ### [Deploy Windows 10 to Surface devices with MDT](deploy-windows-10-to-surface-devices-with-mdt.md) ### [Upgrade Surface devices to Windows 10 with MDT](upgrade-surface-devices-to-windows-10-with-mdt.md) diff --git a/devices/surface/change-history-for-surface.md b/devices/surface/change-history-for-surface.md index 361d2c1eaa..a18646b616 100644 --- a/devices/surface/change-history-for-surface.md +++ b/devices/surface/change-history-for-surface.md @@ -12,6 +12,14 @@ ms.date: 11/03/2017 This topic lists new and updated topics in the Surface documentation library. +## January 2018 + +|New or changed topic | Description | +| --- | --- | +|[Microsoft Surface Data Eraser](microsoft-surface-data-eraser.md) | Added version 3.2.45 information | +|[Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc.md) | Updated Current Branch (CB) or Current Branch for Business (CBB) servicing options with Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) information | +|[Wake On LAN for Surface devices](wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md) | Added Surface Book 2, Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, Surface Pro with LTE Advanced, and Surface Pro information | + ## December 2017 |New or changed topic | Description | @@ -49,7 +57,7 @@ New or changed topic | Description |New or changed topic | Description | | --- | --- | -|[Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsb.md) | New (supersedes [Long-Term Servicing Branch for Surface devices](ltsb-for-surface.md))| +|[Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc.md) | New (supersedes [Long-Term Servicing Branch for Surface devices](ltsb-for-surface.md))| ## January 2017 diff --git a/devices/surface/deploy.md b/devices/surface/deploy.md index a05b2ce399..d76f67bec8 100644 --- a/devices/surface/deploy.md +++ b/devices/surface/deploy.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Get deployment guidance for your Surface devices including information about MDT | Topic | Description | | --- | --- | -| [Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsb.md) | Find out about compatibility and limitations of Surface devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition. | +| [Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc.md) | Find out about compatibility and limitations of Surface devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition. | | [Deploy Windows 10 to Surface devices with MDT](deploy-windows-10-to-surface-devices-with-mdt.md) | Walk through the recommended process of how to deploy Windows 10 to your Surface devices with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.| | [Upgrade Surface devices to Windows 10 with MDT](upgrade-surface-devices-to-windows-10-with-mdt.md)| Find out how to perform a Windows 10 upgrade deployment to your Surface devices. | | [Customize the OOBE for Surface deployments](customize-the-oobe-for-surface-deployments.md)| Walk through the process of customizing the Surface out-of-box experience for end users in your organization.| diff --git a/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md b/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md index fdb52daf8f..a4c9d85f83 100644 --- a/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md +++ b/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.date: 04/25/2017 # Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) for Surface devices >[!WARNING] ->For updated information on this topic, see [Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsb.md). For additional information on this update, see the [Documentation Updates for Surface and Windows 10 LTSB Compatibility](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/surface/2017/04/11/documentation-updates-for-surface-and-windows-10-ltsb-compatibility) post on the Surface Blog for IT Pros. +>For updated information on this topic, see [Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel](surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc.md). For additional information on this update, see the [Documentation Updates for Surface and Windows 10 LTSB Compatibility](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/surface/2017/04/11/documentation-updates-for-surface-and-windows-10-ltsb-compatibility) post on the Surface Blog for IT Pros. General-purpose Surface devices running Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) are not supported. As a general guideline, if a Surface device runs productivity software, such as Microsoft Office, it is a general-purpose device that does not qualify for LTSB and should instead run Current Branch (CB) or Current Branch for Business (CBB). diff --git a/devices/surface/microsoft-surface-data-eraser.md b/devices/surface/microsoft-surface-data-eraser.md index 309dd1a401..fd67224039 100644 --- a/devices/surface/microsoft-surface-data-eraser.md +++ b/devices/surface/microsoft-surface-data-eraser.md @@ -8,8 +8,9 @@ ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: manage ms.pagetype: surface, devices, security ms.sitesec: library -author: miladCA -ms.date: 10/03/2017 +author: brecords +ms.author: jdecker +ms.date: 01/03/2018 --- # Microsoft Surface Data Eraser @@ -24,26 +25,17 @@ Find out how the Microsoft Surface Data Eraser tool can help you securely wipe d Compatible Surface devices include: -- Surface Studio - -- Surface Pro - -- Surface Laptop - -- Surface Book - -- Surface Pro 4 - -- Surface Pro 3 - -- Surface 3 - -- Surface 3 LTE - -- Surface Pro 2 - ->[!NOTE] ->Surface Pro devices with 1 TB storage are not currently supported by Microsoft Surface Data Eraser. +* Surface Book 2 +* Surface Pro with LTE Advanced (Model 1807) +* Surface Pro (Model 1796) +* Surface Laptop +* Surface Studio +* Surface Book +* Surface Pro 4 +* Surface 3 LTE +* Surface 3 +* Surface Pro 3 +* Surface Pro 2 Some scenarios where Microsoft Surface Data Eraser can be helpful include: @@ -151,6 +143,20 @@ After you create a Microsoft Surface Data Eraser USB stick, you can boot a suppo Microsoft Surface Data Eraser is periodically updated by Microsoft. For information about the changes provided in each new version, see the following: +### Version 3.2.45 + +This version of Microsoft Surface Data Eraser adds support for the following: + +- Surface Book 2 + +- Surface Pro with LTE Advanced + +- Surface Pro 1TB + +>[!NOTE] +>Surface Data Eraser v3.2.45 and above can be used to restore Surface Pro or Surface Laptop devices with the 1TB storage option in the scenario that the device shows two separate 512GB volumes or encounters errors when attempting to deploy or install Windows 10. See [Surface Pro Model 1796 and Surface Laptop 1TB display two drives](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4046105/surface-pro-model-1796-and-surface-laptop-1tb-display-two-drives) for more information. + + ### Version 3.2.36 This version of Microsoft Surface Data Eraser adds support for the following: @@ -161,10 +167,3 @@ This version of Microsoft Surface Data Eraser adds support for the following: >[!NOTE] >The Microsoft Surface Data Eraser USB drive creation tool is unable to run on Windows 10 S. To wipe a Surface Laptop running Windows 10 S, you must first create the Microsoft Surface Data Eraser USB drive on another computer with Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise. - -  - - - - - diff --git a/devices/surface/surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsb.md b/devices/surface/surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc.md similarity index 58% rename from devices/surface/surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsb.md rename to devices/surface/surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc.md index 0eceabaef8..0d4409c657 100644 --- a/devices/surface/surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsb.md +++ b/devices/surface/surface-device-compatibility-with-windows-10-ltsc.md @@ -1,20 +1,21 @@ --- -title: Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch (Surface) +title: Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (Surface) description: Find out about compatibility and limitations of Surface devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition. keywords: ltsb, update, surface servicing options ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: manage ms.pagetype: surface, devices ms.sitesec: library -author: DavbeaMSFT -ms.date: 10/16/2017 +author: brecords +ms.author: jdecker +ms.date: 01/03/2018 --- -# Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) +# Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) -Surface devices are designed to provide best-in-class experiences in productivity and general-purpose scenarios. Regular updates enable Surface devices to bring to life new innovations and to evolve with the new capabilities delivered by Windows 10 Feature Updates. Feature Updates are available only in Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise editions that receive continuous updates through the Current Branch (CB) or Current Branch for Business (CBB) servicing options. +Surface devices are designed to provide best-in-class experiences in productivity and general-purpose scenarios. Regular updates enable Surface devices to bring to life new innovations and to evolve with the new capabilities delivered by Windows 10 Feature Updates. Feature Updates are available only in Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise editions that receive continuous updates through the Semi-Annual Channel (SAC). -In contrast to the CB and CBB servicing options, you cannot select the Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) option in Windows 10 settings. To use the LTSB servicing option, you must install a separate edition of Windows 10 Enterprise, known as *Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB*. In addition to providing an extended servicing model, the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition also provides an environment with several Windows components removed. The core Surface experiences that are impacted by LTSB include: +In contrast to the SAC servicing option, formerly known as the Current Branch (CB) or Current Branch for Business (CBB) servicing options, you cannot select the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) option in Windows 10 settings. To use the LTSC servicing option, you must install a separate edition of Windows 10 Enterprise, known as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, formerly known as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (Long-Term Servicing Branch. In addition to providing an extended servicing model, the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC edition also provides an environment with several Windows components removed. The core Surface experiences that are impacted by LTSC include: * Windows Feature Updates, including enhancements such as: @@ -27,15 +28,15 @@ In contrast to the CB and CBB servicing options, you cannot select the Long-Term * Key touch-optimized in-box applications including Microsoft Edge, OneNote, Calendar, and Camera -The use of the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB environment on Surface devices results in sub-optimal end-user experiences and you should avoid using it in environments where users want and expect a premium, up-to-date user experience. +The use of the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC environment on Surface devices results in sub-optimal end-user experiences and you should avoid using it in environments where users want and expect a premium, up-to-date user experience. -The LTSB servicing option is designed for device types and scenarios where the key attribute is for features or functionality to never change. Examples include systems that power manufacturing or medical equipment, or embedded systems in kiosks, such as ATMs or airport ticketing systems. +The LTSC servicing option is designed for device types and scenarios where the key attribute is for features or functionality to never change. Examples include systems that power manufacturing or medical equipment, or embedded systems in kiosks, such as ATMs or airport ticketing systems. >[!NOTE] ->For general information about Windows servicing branches, including LTSB, see [Overview of Windows as a service](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/update/waas-overview#long-term-servicing-branch). +>For general information about Windows servicing branches, including LTSC, see [Overview of Windows as a service](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/update/waas-overview#long-term-servicing-branch). >[!NOTE] ->As a general guideline, devices that fulfill the following criteria are considered general-purpose devices and should be paired with Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise using the CB or CBB servicing option: +>As a general guideline, devices that fulfill the following criteria are considered general-purpose devices and should be paired with Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise using the Semi-Annual Channel servicing option: * Devices that run productivity software such as Microsoft Office @@ -43,17 +44,17 @@ The LTSB servicing option is designed for device types and scenarios where the k * Devices that are used for general Internet browsing (for example, research or access to social media) -Before you choose to use Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition on Surface devices, consider the following limitations: +Before you choose to use Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC edition on Surface devices, consider the following limitations: -* Driver and firmware updates are not explicitly tested against releases of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB. +* Driver and firmware updates are not explicitly tested against releases of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC. -* If you encounter problems, Microsoft Support will provide troubleshooting assistance. However, due to the servicing nature of the Windows LTSB, issue resolution may require that devices be upgraded to a more recent version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB, or to Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise with the CB or CBB servicing option. +* If you encounter problems, Microsoft Support will provide troubleshooting assistance. However, due to the servicing nature of the Windows LTSC, issue resolution may require that devices be upgraded to a more recent version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, or to Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise with the SAC servicing option. -* Surface device replacements (for example, devices replaced under warranty) may contain subtle variations in hardware components that require updated device drivers and firmware. Compatibility with these updates may require the installation of a more recent version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB or Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise with the CB or CBB servicing option. +* Surface device replacements (for example, devices replaced under warranty) may contain subtle variations in hardware components that require updated device drivers and firmware. Compatibility with these updates may require the installation of a more recent version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC or Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise with the SAC servicing option. >[!NOTE] ->Organizations that standardize on a specific version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB may be unable to adopt new generations of Surface hardware without also updating to a later version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB or Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise. For more information, see the **How will Windows 10 LTSBs be supported?** topic in the **Supporting the latest processor and chipsets on Windows** section of [Lifecycle Policy FAQ—Windows products](https://support.microsoft.com/help/18581/lifecycle-policy-faq-windows-products#b4). +>Organizations that standardize on a specific version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC may be unable to adopt new generations of Surface hardware without also updating to a later version of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC or Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise. For more information, see the **How will Windows 10 LTSBs be supported?** topic in the **Supporting the latest processor and chipsets on Windows** section of [Lifecycle Policy FAQ—Windows products](https://support.microsoft.com/help/18581/lifecycle-policy-faq-windows-products#b4). -Surface devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition will not receive new features. In many cases these features are requested by customers to improve the usability and capabilities of Surface hardware. For example, new improvements for High DPI applications in Windows 10, version 1703. Customers that use Surface devices in the LTSB configuration will not see the improvements until they either update to a new Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB release or upgrade to a version of Windows 10 with support for the CB and CBB servicing options. +Surface devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC edition will not receive new features. In many cases these features are requested by customers to improve the usability and capabilities of Surface hardware. For example, new improvements for High DPI applications in Windows 10, version 1703. Customers that use Surface devices in the LTSC configuration will not see the improvements until they either update to a new Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC release or upgrade to a version of Windows 10 with support for the SAC servicing option. -Devices can be changed from Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB to a more recent version of Windows 10 Enterprise, with support for the CB and CBB servicing options, without the loss of user data by performing an upgrade installation. You can also perform an upgrade installation on multiple devices by leveraging the Upgrade Task Sequence Templates available in the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and System Center Configuration Manager. For more information, see [Upgrade Surface devices to Windows 10 with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/surface/upgrade-surface-devices-to-windows-10-with-mdt). +Devices can be changed from Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC to a more recent version of Windows 10 Enterprise, with support for the SAC servicing option, without the loss of user data by performing an upgrade installation. You can also perform an upgrade installation on multiple devices by leveraging the Upgrade Task Sequence Templates available in the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and System Center Configuration Manager. For more information, see [Upgrade Surface devices to Windows 10 with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/surface/upgrade-surface-devices-to-windows-10-with-mdt). diff --git a/devices/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md b/devices/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md index e6cca68ac7..b9d7b5d2e3 100644 --- a/devices/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md +++ b/devices/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices.md @@ -6,25 +6,30 @@ ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: manage ms.pagetype: surface, devices ms.sitesec: library -author: jobotto -ms.date: 10/16/2017 +author: brecords +ms.author: jdecker +ms.date: 01/03/2018 --- # Wake On LAN for Surface devices -Surface devices that run Windows 10, version 1607 (also known as Windows 10 Anniversary Update) or later and use a Surface Ethernet adapter to connect to a wired network, are capable of Wake On LAN (WOL) from Connected Standby. With WOL, you can remotely wake up devices to perform management or maintenance tasks or enable management solutions (such as System Center Configuration Manager) automatically – even if the devices are powered down. For example, you can deploy applications to Surface devices left docked with a Surface Dock or Surface Pro 3 Docking Station by using System Center Configuration Manager during a window in the middle of the night, when the office is empty. +Surface devices that run Windows 10, version 1607 (also known as Windows 10 Anniversary Update) or later and use a Surface Ethernet adapter to connect to a wired network, are capable of Wake On LAN (WOL) from Connected Standby. With WOL, you can remotely wake up devices to perform management or maintenance tasks or enable management solutions (such as System Center Configuration Manager) automatically. For example, you can deploy applications to Surface devices left docked with a Surface Dock or Surface Pro 3 Docking Station by using System Center Configuration Manager during a window in the middle of the night, when the office is empty. >[!NOTE] ->Surface devices must be connected to AC power to support WOL. +>Surface devices must be connected to AC power and in Connected Standby (Sleep) to support WOL. WOL is not possible from devices that are in hibernation or powered off. ## Supported devices The following devices are supported for WOL: +* Surface Book 2 +* Surface Pro with LTE Advanced (Model 1807) +* Surface Pro (Model 1796) +* Surface Laptop * Surface Book * Surface Pro 4 -* Surface Pro 3 * Surface 3 +* Surface Pro 3 * Surface Ethernet adapter * Surface Dock * Surface Docking Station for Surface Pro 3