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---
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title: Add Microsoft Store for Business applications to a Windows 10 image
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description: This article describes the correct way to add Microsoft Store for Business applications to a Windows 10 image.
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ms.prod: windows-client
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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author: frankroj
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ms.author: frankroj
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manager: aaroncz
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ms.topic: article
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ms.date: 11/23/2022
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ms.technology: itpro-deploy
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---
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# Add Microsoft Store for Business applications to a Windows 10 image
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*Applies to:*
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- Windows 10
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This article describes the correct way to add Microsoft Store for Business applications to a Windows 10 image. Adding Microsoft Store for Business applications to a Windows 10 image will enable you to deploy Windows 10 with pre-installed Microsoft Store for Business apps.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> In order for Microsoft Store for Business applications to persist after image deployment, these applications need to be pinned to Start prior to image deployment.
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## Prerequisites
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- [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](windows-adk-scenarios-for-it-pros.md) for the tools required to mount and edit Windows images.
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- Download an offline signed app package and license of the application you would like to add through [Microsoft Store for Business](/microsoft-store/distribute-offline-apps#download-an-offline-licensed-app).
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- A Windows Image. For instructions on image creation, see [Create a Windows 10 reference image](deploy-windows-mdt/create-a-windows-10-reference-image.md).
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> [!NOTE]
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> If you'd like to add an internal LOB Microsoft Store application, please follow the instructions on **[Sideload line of business (LOB) apps in Windows client devices](/windows/application-management/sideload-apps-in-windows-10)**.
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## Adding a Store application to your image
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1. Open Windows PowerShell with administrator privileges.
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2. Mount the image. At the Windows PowerShell prompt, enter:
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`Mount-WindowsImage -ImagePath c:\images\myimage.wim -Index 1 -Path C:\test`
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3. Use the Add-AppxProvisionedPackage cmdlet in Windows PowerShell to preinstall the app. Use the /PackagePath option to specify the location of the Store package and /LicensePath to specify the location of the license .xml file. In Windows PowerShell, enter:
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`Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Path C:\test -PackagePath C:\downloads\appxpackage -LicensePath C:\downloads\appxpackage\license.xml`
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> Do not dismount the image, as you will return to it later.
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## Editing the Start Layout
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2. **Pin these apps to the Start screen**, by typing the name of the app, right-clicking and selecting **Pin to Start**.
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3. Open Windows PowerShell with administrator privileges.
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4. Use `Export-StartLayout -path <path><file name>.xml` where *\<path>\<file name>* is the path and name of the xml file your will later import into your Windows Image.
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5. Copy the XML file you created to a location accessible by the machine you previously used to add Store applications to your image.
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1. Import the Start layout. At the Windows PowerShell prompt, enter:
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> [!NOTE]
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>
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> For more information on Start customization, see [Windows 10 Start Layout Customization](/archive/blogs/deploymentguys/windows-10-start-layout-customization)
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## Related articles
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- [Customize and export Start layout](/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout)
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- [Export-StartLayout](/powershell/module/startlayout/export-startlayout)
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- [Import-StartLayout](/powershell/module/startlayout/import-startlayout)
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- [Sideload line of business (LOB) apps in Windows client devices](/windows/application-management/sideload-apps-in-windows-10)
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- [Prepare for Zero Touch Installation of Windows 10 with Configuration Manager](deploy-windows-cm/prepare-for-zero-touch-installation-of-windows-10-with-configuration-manager.md)
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- [Deploy Windows 10 with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](./deploy-windows-mdt/prepare-for-windows-deployment-with-mdt.md)
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- [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](windows-adk-scenarios-for-it-pros.md)
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title: Deploy Windows 10 (Windows 10)
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description: Learn about Windows 10 upgrade options for planning, testing, and managing your production deployment.
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manager: aaroncz
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author: frankroj
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ms.author: frankroj
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ms.prod: windows-client
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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ms.topic: article
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ms.date: 11/23/2022
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ms.technology: itpro-deploy
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---
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# Deploy Windows 10
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Windows 10 upgrade options are discussed and information is provided about planning, testing, and managing your production deployment. Procedures are provided to help you with a new deployment of the Windows 10 operating system, or to upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows 10. The following sections and articles are available.
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|[Overview of Windows Autopilot](/mem/autopilot/windows-autopilot) |This article provides an overview of Windows Autopilot deployment, a new zero-touch method for deploying Windows 10 in the enterprise. |
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|[Windows 10 upgrade paths](upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md) |This article provides information about support for upgrading directly to Windows 10 from a previous operating system. |
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|[Windows 10 edition upgrade](upgrade/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md) |This article provides information about support for upgrading from one edition of Windows 10 to another. |
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|[Windows 10 volume license media](windows-10-media.md) |This article provides information about updates to volume licensing media in the current version of Windows 10. |
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|[Manage Windows upgrades with Upgrade Readiness](/mem/configmgr/desktop-analytics/overview) |With Upgrade Readiness, enterprises now have the tools to plan and manage the upgrade process end to end, allowing them to adopt new Windows releases more quickly. With Windows diagnostic data enabled, Upgrade Readiness collects system, application, and driver data for analysis. We then identify compatibility issues that can block an upgrade and suggest fixes when they're known to Microsoft. The Upgrade Readiness workflow steps you through the discovery and rationalization process until you have a list of computers that are ready to be upgraded. |
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|[Windows 10 deployment test lab](windows-10-poc.md) |This guide contains instructions to configure a proof of concept (PoC) environment requiring a minimum amount of resources. The guide makes extensive use of Windows PowerShell and Hyper-V. Subsequent companion guides contain steps to deploy Windows 10 using the PoC environment. After you complete this guide, more guides are provided to deploy Windows 10 in the test lab using [Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](windows-10-poc-mdt.md) or [Microsoft Configuration Manager](windows-10-poc-sc-config-mgr.md). |
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|[Plan for Windows 10 deployment](planning/index.md) | This section describes Windows 10 deployment considerations and provides information to help Windows 10 deployment planning. |
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|[Deploy Windows 10 with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](./deploy-windows-mdt/prepare-for-windows-deployment-with-mdt.md) |This guide will walk you through the process of deploying Windows 10 in an enterprise environment using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). |
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|[Prepare for Zero Touch Installation of Windows 10 with Configuration Manager](deploy-windows-cm/prepare-for-zero-touch-installation-of-windows-10-with-configuration-manager.md) |If you have Microsoft Configuration Manager in your environment, you'll most likely want to use it to deploy Windows 10. This article will show you how to set up Configuration Manager for operating system deployment and how to integrate Configuration Manager with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). |
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|[Windows 10 deployment tools](windows-10-deployment-tools-reference.md) |Learn about available tools to deploy Windows 10, such as the Windows ADK, DISM, USMT, WDS, MDT, Windows PE and more. |
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|[How to install fonts that are missing after upgrading to Windows 10](windows-10-missing-fonts.md)|Windows 10 introduced changes to the fonts that are included in the image by default. Learn how to install more fonts from **Optional features** after you install Windows 10 or upgrade from a previous version.|
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## Related articles
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[Modern Desktop Deployment Center](/microsoft-365/enterprise/desktop-deployment-center-home)
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# Card
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- title: Overview
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---
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title: Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Technical Reference (Windows 10)
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description: The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) helps you see if the apps and devices in your org are compatible with different versions of Windows.
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manager: aaroncz
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ms.author: frankroj
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ms.prod: windows-client
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author: frankroj
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ms.topic: article
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ms.technology: itpro-deploy
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ms.date: 10/28/2022
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---
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# Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Technical Reference
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**Applies to**
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>[!IMPORTANT]
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>We've replaced the majority of functionality included in the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) with [Windows Analytics](/mem/configmgr/desktop-analytics/overview), a solution in the Microsoft Operations Management Suite. Windows Analytics gives enterprises the tools to plan and manage the upgrade process end to end, allowing them to adopt new Windows releases more quickly. With new Windows versions being released multiple times a year, ensuring application and driver compatibility on an ongoing basis is key to adopting new Windows versions as they are released.
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Microsoft developed Windows Analytics in response to demand from enterprise customers looking for additional direction and details about upgrading to Windows 10. Windows Analytics was built taking into account multiple channels of customer feedback, testing, and Microsoft's experience upgrading millions of devices to Windows 10.
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With Windows diagnostic data enabled, Windows Analytics collects system, application, and driver data for analysis. We then identify compatibility issues that can block an upgrade and suggest fixes when they are known to Microsoft.
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Use Windows Analytics to get:
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- A visual workflow that guides you from pilot to production
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- Detailed computer and application inventory
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- Powerful computer level search and drill-downs
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- Guidance and insights into application and driver compatibility issues, with suggested fixes
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- Data driven application rationalization tools
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- Application usage information, allowing targeted validation; workflow to track validation progress and decisions
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- Data export to commonly used software deployment tools, including Microsoft Configuration Manager
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The Windows Analytics workflow steps you through the discovery and rationalization process until you have a list of computers that are ready to be upgraded.
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At the same time, we've kept the Standard User Analyzer tool, which helps you test your apps and to monitor API calls for potential compatibility issues, and the Compatibility Administrator, which helps you to resolve potential compatibility issues.
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## In this section
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|------|------------|
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|[Standard User Analyzer (SUA) User's Guide](sua-users-guide.md) |The Standard User Analyzer (SUA) helps you test your applications and monitor API calls to detect compatibility issues related to the User Account Control (UAC) feature in Windows. |
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|[Compatibility Administrator User's Guide](compatibility-administrator-users-guide.md) |The Compatibility Administrator tool helps you resolve potential application-compatibility issues before deploying a new version of Windows to your organization. |
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|[Compatibility Fixes for Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista](compatibility-fixes-for-windows-8-windows-7-and-windows-vista.md) |You can fix some compatibility issues that are due to the changes made between Windows operating system versions. These issues can include User Account Control (UAC) restrictions. |
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title: Plan for Windows 10 deployment (Windows 10)
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description: Find resources for your Windows 10 deployment. Windows 10 provides new deployment capabilities and tools, and introduces new ways to keep the OS up to date.
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ms.prod: windows-client
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ms.date: 10/28/2022
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---
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# Plan for Windows 10 deployment
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Windows 10 provides new deployment capabilities, scenarios, and tools by building on technologies introduced in Windows 7, and Windows 8.1, while at the same time introducing new Windows as a service concepts to keep the operating system up to date. Together, these changes require that you rethink the traditional deployment process.
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## In this section
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|------|------------|
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|[Windows 10 Enterprise: FAQ for IT professionals](windows-10-enterprise-faq-itpro.yml) | Get answers to common questions around compatibility, installation, and support for Windows 10 Enterprise. |
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|[Windows 10 deployment considerations](windows-10-deployment-considerations.md) |There are new deployment options in Windows 10 that help you simplify the deployment process and automate migration of existing settings and applications. |
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|[Windows 10 compatibility](windows-10-compatibility.md) |Windows 10 will be compatible with most existing PC hardware; most devices running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 will meet the requirements for Windows 10. |
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|[Windows 10 infrastructure requirements](windows-10-infrastructure-requirements.md) |There are specific infrastructure requirements to deploy and manage Windows 10 that should be in place prior to significant Windows 10 deployments within your organization. |
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|[Features removed or planned for replacement](/windows/whats-new/feature-lifecycle) |Information is provided about Windows features and functionality that are removed or planned for replacement. |
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|[Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Technical Reference](act-technical-reference.md) |The Microsoft® Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) helps you determine whether the applications, devices, and computers in your organization are compatible with versions of the Windows® operating system. |
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## Related topics
|
||||
- [Windows 10 servicing options for updates and upgrades](../update/index.md)
|
||||
- [Deploy Windows 10 with MDT](../deploy-windows-mdt/prepare-for-windows-deployment-with-mdt.md)
|
||||
- [Prepare for Zero Touch Installation of Windows 10 with Configuration Manager](../deploy-windows-cm/prepare-for-zero-touch-installation-of-windows-10-with-configuration-manager.md)
|
||||
- [Upgrade to Windows 10 with MDT](../deploy-windows-mdt/upgrade-to-windows-10-with-the-microsoft-deployment-toolkit.md)
|
||||
- [Upgrade to Windows 10 with Configuration Manager](../deploy-windows-cm/upgrade-to-windows-10-with-configuration-manager.md)
|
||||
- [Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-install-icd)
|
||||
|
||||
@ -1,64 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Introduction to the Windows Insider Program for Business
|
||||
description: In this article, you'll learn about the Windows Insider Program for Business and why IT Pros should join.
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
author: mestew
|
||||
ms.author: mstewart
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-updates
|
||||
ms.date: 12/31/2017
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Introduction to the Windows Insider Program for Business
|
||||
|
||||
**Applies to**
|
||||
|
||||
- Windows 10
|
||||
|
||||
> **Looking for information about Windows 10 for personal or home use?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
|
||||
|
||||
For many IT Pros, it's valuable to have visibility into feature updates early--before they’re available in the General Availability Channel. With Windows 10, feature flighting enables participants in the Windows Insider Preview program can consume and deploy preproduction code to test devices, gaining early visibility into the next build. This is better for your organization because you can test the early builds of Windows 10 to discover possible issues with the code or with device and app compatibility in your organization before the update is ever publicly available. We at Microsoft also appreciate it because Insiders can report issues back to us in time for us to make improvements in a release before it is more generally available.
|
||||
|
||||
The Windows Insider Program for Business gives you the opportunity to:
|
||||
|
||||
* Get early access to Windows Insider Preview Builds.
|
||||
* Provide feedback to Microsoft in real time by using the Feedback Hub app.
|
||||
* Sign in with corporate credentials (Azure Active Directory) and increase the visibility of your organization's feedback with Microsoft – especially on features that support your productivity and business needs.
|
||||
* Register your Azure Active Directory domain in the program, allowing you to cover all users within your organization with just one registration.
|
||||
* Starting with Windows 10, version 1709, enable, disable, defer, and pause the installation of preview builds through policies.
|
||||
* Track feedback provided through the Feedback Hub App across your organization.
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft recommends that all organizations have at least a few devices enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, to include the Windows Insider Program in their deployment plans, and to provide feedback on any issues they encounter to Microsoft via our Feedback Hub App.
|
||||
|
||||
The Windows Insider Program doesn't replace General Availability Channel deployments in an organization. Rather, it provides IT Pros and other interested parties with pre-release Windows builds that they can test and ultimately provide feedback on to Microsoft.
|
||||
|
||||
[](images/WIP4Biz_deployment.png)<br>
|
||||
Windows 10 Insider Preview builds enable organizations to prepare sooner for Windows Semi-Annual releases and reduce the overall validation effort required with traditional deployments.
|
||||
|
||||
## Explore new Windows 10 features in Insider Previews
|
||||
Windows 10 Insider Preview builds offer organizations a valuable and exciting opportunity to evaluate new Windows features well before general release. What’s more, by providing feedback to Microsoft on these features, you and other Insiders in your organization can help shape Windows for your specific business needs. Here’s how to get the most out of your feature exploration:
|
||||
|
||||
|Objective |Feature exploration|
|
||||
|---------|---------|
|
||||
|Release channel |**Fast Ring:** Insider Preview builds in the Fast Ring are released approximately once a week and contain the very latest features. This makes them ideal for feature exploration.|
|
||||
|Users | Because Fast Ring builds are released so early in the development cycle, we recommend limiting feature exploration in your organization to IT administrators and developers running Insider Preview builds on secondary devices. |
|
||||
|Tasks | - Install and manage Insider Preview builds on devices (per device or centrally across multiple devices)<br> - Explore new features in Windows designed for organizations, including new features related to current and planned line of business applications<br> - Before running an Insider Preview build, check our [Windows Insider blog](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/tag/windows-insider-program/#k3WWwxKCTWHCO82H.97) for a summary of current features. |
|
||||
|Feedback | - This helps us make adjustments to features as quickly as possible.<br> - Encourage users to sign into the Feedback Hub using their Azure Active Directory work accounts. This enables both you and Microsoft to track feedback submitted by users within your specific organization. (Note: This tracking is only visible to Microsoft and registered Insiders within your organization’s domain.)<br> - [Learn how to provide effective feedback in the Feedback Hub](/windows-insider/feedback) |
|
||||
|
||||
## Validate Insider Preview builds
|
||||
Along with exploring new features, you also have the option to validate your apps and infrastructure on Insider Preview builds. Early validation has several benefits:
|
||||
|
||||
- Get a head start on your Windows validation process.
|
||||
- Identify issues sooner to accelerate your Windows deployment.
|
||||
- Engage Microsoft earlier for help with potential compatibility issues.
|
||||
- Deploy Windows 10 General Availability Channel releases faster and more confidently.
|
||||
- Maximize the support window that comes with each General Availability Channel release.
|
||||
|
||||
|Objective |Feature exploration|
|
||||
|---------|---------|
|
||||
|Release channel |**Slow Ring:** Insider Preview builds in the Slow Ring are released approximately once a month. They are more stable than Fast Ring releases, making them better suited for validation purposes. Slow Ring releases can be run on either secondary or primary production devices by skilled users.|
|
||||
|Users | Application and infrastructure validation: In addition to Insiders who might have participated in feature exploration, we also recommend including a small group of application users from each business department to ensure a representative sample.|
|
||||
|Tasks | Application and infrastructure validation: Before running an Insider Preview build, check our [Windows Insider blog](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/tag/windows-insider-program/#k3WWwxKCTWHCO82H.97) and [Windows Insider Tech Community](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-Insider-Program/bd-p/WindowsInsiderProgram) pages for updates on current issues and fixes. |
|
||||
|Feedback | Application and infrastructure validation:Provide feedback in the Feedback Hub app and also inform app vendors of any significant issues. |
|
||||
|Guidance | Application and infrastructure validation:<br>- [Use Upgrade Readiness to create an app inventory and identify mission-critical apps](/mem/configmgr/desktop-analytics/overview)<br>- [Use Device Health to identify problem devices and device drivers](/windows/deployment/update/device-health-monitor)<br> - [Windows 10 application compatibility](/windows/windows-10/)|
|
||||
@ -1,21 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Deploy Windows client updates with Configuration Manager
|
||||
description: Deploy Windows client updates with Configuration Manager
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
author: mestew
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: mstewart
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-updates
|
||||
ms.date: 12/31/2017
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Deploy Windows 10 updates with Configuration Manager
|
||||
|
||||
**Applies to**
|
||||
|
||||
- Windows 10
|
||||
- Windows 11
|
||||
|
||||
See the [Microsoft Configuration Manager documentation](/mem/configmgr/osd/deploy-use/manage-windows-as-a-service) for details about using Configuration Manager to deploy and manage Windows 10 updates.
|
||||
@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Deploy updates with Intune
|
||||
description: Deploy Windows client updates with Intune.
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
author: mestew
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: mstewart
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-updates
|
||||
ms.collection:
|
||||
- highpri
|
||||
- tier2
|
||||
ms.date: 12/31/2017
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Deploy Windows 10 updates with Intune
|
||||
|
||||
**Applies to**
|
||||
|
||||
- Windows 10
|
||||
- Windows 11
|
||||
|
||||
See the Microsoft Intune [documentation](/mem/intune/protect/windows-update-for-business-configure#windows-10-feature-updates) for details about using Intune to deploy and manage Windows client updates.
|
||||
@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Windows Server Update Services (WSUS): you set up a WSUS server, which downloads
|
||||
You can set up, control, and manage the server and update process with several tools:
|
||||
|
||||
- A standalone Windows Server Update Services server operated directly
|
||||
- [Configuration Manager](deploy-updates-configmgr.md)
|
||||
- Configuration Manager
|
||||
- Non-Microsoft tools
|
||||
|
||||
For more information, see [Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)](/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/get-started/windows-server-update-services-wsus).
|
||||
|
||||
@ -1,47 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Update Windows client in enterprise deployments
|
||||
description: Windows as a service provides an all-new way to think about building, deploying, and servicing Windows client.
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
author: mestew
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: high
|
||||
ms.author: mstewart
|
||||
ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-updates
|
||||
ms.date: 12/31/2017
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Update Windows client in enterprise deployments
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
**Applies to**
|
||||
|
||||
- Windows 10
|
||||
- Windows 11
|
||||
|
||||
> **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
|
||||
|
||||
Windows as a service provides a new way to think about building, deploying, and servicing the Windows operating system. The Windows as a service model is focused on continually providing new capabilities and updates while maintaining a high level of hardware and software compatibility. Deploying new versions of Windows is simpler than ever before: Microsoft releases new features two to three times per year rather than the traditional upgrade cycle where new features are only made available every few years. Ultimately, this model replaces the need for traditional Windows deployment projects, which can be disruptive and costly. It spreads out the required effort into a continuous updating process, reducing the overall effort required to maintain Windows client devices in your environment. In addition, with the Windows client operating system, organizations have the chance to try out “flighted” builds of Windows as Microsoft develops them, gaining insight into new features and the ability to provide continual feedback about them.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## In this section
|
||||
|
||||
| Article | Description|
|
||||
| --- | --- |
|
||||
| [Quick guide to Windows as a service](waas-quick-start.md) | Provides a brief summary of the key points for the servicing model for Windows client. |
|
||||
| [Overview of Windows as a service](waas-overview.md) | Explains the differences in building, deploying, and servicing Windows client; introduces feature updates, quality updates, and the different servicing branches; compares servicing tools. |
|
||||
| [Prepare servicing strategy for Windows client updates](waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md) | Explains the decisions you need to make in your servicing strategy. |
|
||||
| [Assign devices to servicing branches for Windows client updates](waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md) | Explains how to assign devices to the General Availability Channel for feature and quality updates, and how to enroll devices in Windows Insider. |
|
||||
| [Monitor Windows Updates with Windows Update for Business reports](wufb-reports-overview.md) | Explains how to use Windows Update for Business reports to monitor and manage Windows Updates on devices in your organization. |
|
||||
| [Optimize update delivery](../do/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md) | Explains the benefits of using Delivery Optimization or BranchCache for update distribution. |
|
||||
| [Deploy updates using Windows Update for Business](waas-manage-updates-wufb.md) | Explains how to use Windows Update for Business to manage when devices receive updates directly from Windows Update. Includes walkthroughs for configuring Windows Update for Business using Group Policy and Microsoft Intune. |
|
||||
| [Deploy Windows client updates using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)](waas-manage-updates-wsus.md) | Explains how to use WSUS to manage Windows client updates. |
|
||||
| [Deploy Windows client updates using Microsoft Configuration Manager](/mem/configmgr/osd/deploy-use/manage-windows-as-a-service) | Explains how to use Configuration Manager to manage Windows client updates. |
|
||||
| [Manage device restarts after updates](waas-restart.md) | Explains how to manage update related device restarts. |
|
||||
| [Manage more Windows Update settings](waas-wu-settings.md) | Provides details about settings available to control and configure Windows Update |
|
||||
| [Windows Insider Program for Business](/windows-insider/business/register) | Explains how the Windows Insider Program for Business works and how to become an insider. |
|
||||
|
||||
>[!TIP]
|
||||
>For disaster recovery scenarios and bare-metal deployments of Windows client, you still can use traditional imaging software such as Microsoft Configuration Manager or the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit. Using these tools to deploy Windows client images is similar to deploying previous versions of Windows.
|
||||
@ -1,43 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Olympia Corp Retirement
|
||||
description: Learn about the retirement of Olympia Corp and how to back up your data prior to October 31, 2022.
|
||||
ms.author: lizlong
|
||||
ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
author: lizgt2000
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-updates
|
||||
ms.date: 12/31/2017
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Olympia Corp
|
||||
<!-- 6472736 -->
|
||||
**Applies to**
|
||||
|
||||
- Windows 10
|
||||
- Windows 11
|
||||
|
||||
## Retirement of Olympia Corp
|
||||
|
||||
Olympia Corp, a virtual corporation was set up to reflect the IT infrastructure of real world businesses.</br>
|
||||
Olympia will be formally retired on October 31, 2022.</br>
|
||||
We'll begin unassigning Olympia licenses and deleting the Olympia feedback path on Feedback Hub. Olympia Corp will no longer be a part of Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise.
|
||||
|
||||
> [!WARNING]
|
||||
> To prevent data loss, Olympia participants need to complete the following:
|
||||
> - If you're using the provided Olympia licenses, make a back up of any data as you'll lose data once we unassign the licenses.
|
||||
> - Please remove your device from Olympia before October 31, 2022.
|
||||
|
||||
To remove the account from Azure Active Directory, follow the steps below:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Open the **Settings** app.
|
||||
1. Go to **Accounts** > **Access work or school**.
|
||||
1. Select the connected account that you want to remove, then select **Disconnect**.
|
||||
1. To confirm device removal, select **Yes**.
|
||||
|
||||
- After removing your account from Olympia, log in to your device using your local account.
|
||||
|
||||
- If you're looking for another program to join, the program we recommend is the Windows Insider Program for Business. Follow the instructions below to register:
|
||||
[Register for the Windows 10 Insider Program for Business](/windows-insider/business/register)
|
||||
<!-- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/business/register -->
|
||||
Thank you for your participation in Olympia and email Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise [olympia@microsoft.com](mailto:olympia@microsoft.com) with any questions.
|
||||
@ -1,54 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Windows as a service news & resources
|
||||
description: The latest news for Windows as a service with resources to help you learn more about them.
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
ms.topic: article
|
||||
author: mestew
|
||||
ms.author: mstewart
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: high
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-updates
|
||||
ms.date: 12/31/2017
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Windows as a service - More news
|
||||
|
||||
Here's more news about [Windows as a service](windows-as-a-service.md):
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-Enterprise-vs-Windows-10-Pro-Modern-management/ba-p/720445">Windows 10 Enterprise vs. Windows 10 Pro: Modern management considerations for your organization </a> - June 25, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Updating-Windows-10-version-1903-using-Configuration-Manager-or/ba-p/639100">Updating Windows 10, version 1903 using Configuration Manager or WSUS</a> - May 23, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/What-s-new-in-Windows-Update-for-Business-in-Windows-10-version/ba-p/622064">What's new in Windows Update for Business in Windows 10, version 1903</a> - May 21, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/What-s-new-for-IT-pros-in-Windows-10-version-1903/ba-p/622024">What's new for IT pros in Windows 10, version 1903</a> - May 21, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/05/21/how-to-get-the-windows-10-may-2019-update">How to get the Windows 10 May 2019 Update</a> - May 21, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/The-benefits-of-Windows-10-Dynamic-Update/ba-p/467847">The benefits of Windows 10 Dynamic Update</a> - April 17, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/04/04/improving-the-windows-10-update-experience-with-control-quality-and-transparency">Improving the Windows 10 update experience with control, quality and transparency</a> - April 4, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Call-to-action-review-your-Windows-Update-for-Business-deferral/ba-p/394244">Call to action: review your Windows Update for Business deferral values</a> - April 3, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-version-1809-designated-for-broad-deployment/ba-p/389540">Windows 10, version 1809 designated for broad deployment</a> - March 28, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/03/06/data-insights-and-listening-to-improve-the-customer-experience">Data, insights and listening to improve the customer experience</a> - March 6, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Getting-to-know-the-Windows-update-history-pages/ba-p/355079">Getting to know the Windows update history pages</a> - February 21, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-Update-for-Business-and-the-retirement-of-SAC-T/ba-p/339523">Windows Update for Business and the retirement of SAC-T</a> - February 14, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/01/15/application-compatibility-in-the-windows-ecosystem/#A8urpp1QEp6DHzmP.97">Application compatibility in the Windows ecosystem</a> - January 15, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/12/10/windows-monthly-security-and-quality-updates-overview/#UJJpisSpvyLokbHm.97">Windows monthly security and quality updates overview</a> - January 10, 2019</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/12/19/driver-quality-in-the-windows-ecosystem/#ktuodfovWAMAkssM.97">Driver quality in the Windows ecosystem</a> - December 19, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Measuring-Delivery-Optimization-and-its-impact-to-your-network/ba-p/301809#M409">Measuring Delivery Optimization and its impact to your network</a> - December 13, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/LTSC-What-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181">LTSC: What is it, and when should it be used?</a> - November 29, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Local-Experience-Packs-What-are-they-and-when-should-you-use/ba-p/286841">Local Experience Packs: What are they and when should you use them?</a> - November 14, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/11/13/resuming-the-rollout-of-the-windows-10-october-2018-update/#amAFU5YS1igMQRoB.97">Resuming the Rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update</a> - November 13, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/11/13/windows-10-quality-approach-for-a-complex-ecosystem/#9VlPpT2qGIlPAg5a.97">Windows 10 Quality Approach for a Complex Ecosystem</a> - November 13, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Delivery-Optimization-Scenarios-and-configuration-options/ba-p/280195">Delivery Optimization: Scenarios and Configuration Options</a> - October 30, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Language-pack-acquisition-and-retention-for-enterprise-devices/ba-p/275404">Language Pack Acquisition and Retention for Enterprise Devices</a> - October 18, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/10/09/updated-version-of-windows-10-october-2018-update-released-to-windows-insiders/#MDZYGkj6ZehHyF1g.97">Updated Version of Windows 10 October 2018 Update Released to Windows Insiders</a> - October 9, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/10/02/how-to-get-the-windows-10-october-2018-update/#T4LJQ3OzDkCR72em.97">How to get the Windows 10 October 2018 Update</a> - October 2, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Reduced-Windows-10-package-size-downloads-for-x64-systems/ba-p/262386">Reducing Windows 10 Package Size Downloads for x64 Systems</a> - September 26, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-7-servicing-stack-updates-managing-change-and/ba-p/260434">Windows 7 Servicing Stack Updates: Managing Change and Appreciating Cumulative Updates</a> - September 21, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/blog/2018/09/06/helping-customers-shift-to-a-modern-desktop/">Helping customers shift to a modern desktop</a> - September 6, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/What-s-next-for-Windows-10-and-Windows-Server-quality-updates/ba-p/229461">What's next for Windows 10 and Windows Server quality updates</a> - August 16, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwB10v55WSk">Windows 10 monthly updates</a> - August 1, 2018 (<strong>video</strong>)</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-update-servicing-cadence/ba-p/222376">Windows 10 update servicing cadence</a> - August 1, 2018</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-quality-updates-explained-amp-the-end-of-delta/ba-p/214426">Windows 10 quality updates explained and the end of delta updates</a> - July 11, 2018</li>
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<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/06/14/ai-powers-windows-10-april-2018-update-rollout/#67LrSyWdwgTyciSG.97">AI Powers Windows 10 April 2018 Update Rollout</a> - June 14, 2018</li>
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<li><a href="https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2018/06/12/windows-server-2008-sp2-servicing-changes/">Windows Server 2008 SP2 Servicing Changes</a> - June 12, 2018</li>
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<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-Update-for-Business-Enhancements-diagnostics/ba-p/201978">Windows Update for Business - Enhancements, diagnostics, configuration</a> - June 7, 2018</li>
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<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-and-the-disappearing-SAC-T/ba-p/199747">Windows 10 and the disappearing SAC-T</a> - May 31, 2018
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVzFIg_MhaE&t=5s">Manage update download size using Windows as a service</a> - March 30, 2018</li>
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---
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title: Windows as a service
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ms.prod: windows-client
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ms.topic: article
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author: mestew
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ms.author: mstewart
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description: Discover the latest news articles, videos, and podcasts about Windows as a service. Find resources for using Windows as a service within your organization.
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manager: aaroncz
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ms.localizationpriority: high
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ms.technology: itpro-updates
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ms.date: 12/31/2017
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---
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# Windows as a service
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Find the tools and resources you need to help deploy and support Windows as a service in your organization.
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## Latest news, videos, & podcasts
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Find the latest and greatest news on Windows 10 deployment and servicing.
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**Discovering the Windows 10 Update history pages**
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> [!VIDEO https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/mTnAb9XjMPY]
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Everyone wins when transparency is a top priority. We want you to know when updates are available, as well as alert you to any potential issues you may encounter during or after you install an update. Bookmark the [Windows release health dashboard](/windows/release-health/) for near real-time information on known issues, workarounds, and resolutions--as well as the current status of the latest feature update rollout.
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The latest news:
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- [How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/How-to-get-Extended-Security-Updates-for-eligible-Windows/ba-p/917807) - October 17, 2019
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- [End of service reminders for Windows 10, versions 1703 and 1803](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/End-of-service-reminders-for-Windows-10-versions-1703-and-1803/ba-p/903715) - October 9, 2019
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- [Using machine learning to improve the Windows 10 update experience](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-Windows-10-update/ba-p/877860) - September 26, 2019
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- [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) - September 24, 2019
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- [New extended support dates for MDOP tools](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/New-extended-support-dates-for-MDOP-tools/ba-p/837312) - September 4, 2019
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- [FastTrack for Windows 10 deployment and other migration resources](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/FastTrack-for-Windows-10-deployment-and-other-migration/ba-p/800406) - August 12, 2019
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- [Tactical considerations for creating Windows deployment rings](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Tactical-considerations-for-creating-Windows-deployment-rings/ba-p/746979) - July 10, 2019
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- [Upgrading Windows 10 devices with installation media different than the original OS install language](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Upgrading-Windows-10-devices-with-installation-media-different/ba-p/746126) - July 9, 2019
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- [Moving to the next Windows 10 feature update for commercial customers](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Moving-to-the-next-Windows-10-feature-update-for-commercial/ba-p/732968) - July 1, 2019
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[See more news](waas-morenews.md). You can also check out the [Windows 10 blog](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-10-Blog/bg-p/Windows10Blog).
|
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|
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## IT pro champs corner
|
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Written by IT pros for IT pros, sharing real world examples and scenarios for Windows 10 deployment and servicing.
|
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|
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<img src="images/champs-2.png" alt="Champs" width="640" height="320">
|
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|
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[**NEW** Tactical considerations for creating Windows deployment rings](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Tactical-considerations-for-creating-Windows-deployment-rings/ba-p/746979)
|
||||
|
||||
[**NEW** Windows 10 Enterprise vs. Windows 10 Pro: Modern management considerations for your organization](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-Enterprise-vs-Windows-10-Pro-Modern-management/ba-p/720445)
|
||||
|
||||
[Deployment rings: The hidden [strategic] gem of Windows as a service](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Deployment-rings-The-hidden-strategic-gem-of-Windows-as-a/ba-p/659622)
|
||||
|
||||
[Classifying Windows updates in common deployment tools](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Classifying-Windows-updates-in-common-deployment-tools/ba-p/331175)
|
||||
|
||||
[Express updates for Windows Server 2016 re-enabled for November 2018 update](/windows-server/get-started/express-updates)
|
||||
|
||||
[2019 SHA-2 Code Signing Support requirement for Windows and WSUS](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4472027/)
|
||||
|
||||
[What is Windows Update for Business?](waas-manage-updates-wufb.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## Discover
|
||||
|
||||
Learn more about Windows as a service and its value to your organization.
|
||||
|
||||
<img src="images/discover-land.png" alt="Discover">
|
||||
|
||||
[Overview of Windows as a service](waas-overview.md)
|
||||
|
||||
[Quick guide to Windows as a service](waas-quick-start.md)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
[What's new in Windows 10 deployment](../deploy-whats-new.md)
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows 10 deployment scenarios](/windows/deployment/windows-10-deployment-scenarios)</font>
|
||||
|
||||
## Plan
|
||||
|
||||
Prepare to implement Windows as a service effectively using the right tools, products, and strategies.
|
||||
|
||||
<img src="images/plan-land.png" alt="Plan" />
|
||||
|
||||
[Simplified updates](https://www.microsoft.com/windowsforbusiness/simplified-updates)
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows 10 end user readiness](https://www.microsoft.com/itpro/windows-10/end-user-readiness)
|
||||
|
||||
[Ready for Windows](https://developer.microsoft.com/windows/ready-for-windows#/)
|
||||
|
||||
[Manage Windows upgrades with Upgrade Readiness](/mem/configmgr/desktop-analytics/overview)
|
||||
|
||||
[Preparing your organization for a seamless Windows 10 deployment](https://www.microsoft.com/itshowcase/windows10deployment)
|
||||
|
||||
## Deploy
|
||||
|
||||
Secure your organization's deployment investment.
|
||||
|
||||
<img src="images/deploy-land.png" alt="Deploy" />
|
||||
|
||||
[Update Windows 10 in the enterprise](index.md)
|
||||
|
||||
[Deploying as an in-place upgrade](https://www.microsoft.com/itshowcase/Article/Content/668/Deploying-Windows-10-at-Microsoft-as-an-inplace-upgrade)
|
||||
|
||||
[Configure Windows Update for Business](waas-configure-wufb.md)
|
||||
|
||||
[Express update delivery](../do/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md#express-update-delivery)
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows 10 deployment considerations](../planning/windows-10-deployment-considerations.md)
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Windows 10 deployment tools reference
|
||||
description: Learn about the tools available to deploy Windows 10, like Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) and User State Migration Tool (USMT).
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.author: frankroj
|
||||
author: frankroj
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
ms.date: 10/31/2022
|
||||
ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-deploy
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Windows 10 deployment tools reference
|
||||
|
||||
Learn about the tools available to deploy Windows 10.
|
||||
|
||||
|Article |Description |
|
||||
|------|------------|
|
||||
|[Windows 10 deployment scenarios and tools](windows-deployment-scenarios-and-tools.md) |To successfully deploy the Windows 10 operating system and applications for your organization, it's essential that you know about the available tools to help with the process. In this article, you'll learn about the most commonly used tools for Windows 10 deployment. |
|
||||
|[Convert MBR partition to GPT](mbr-to-gpt.md) |This article provides detailed instructions for using the MBR2GPT partition conversion tool. |
|
||||
|[Configure a PXE server to load Windows PE](configure-a-pxe-server-to-load-windows-pe.md) |This guide describes how to configure a PXE server to load Windows PE by booting a client computer from the network. |
|
||||
|[Windows ADK for Windows 10 scenarios for IT Pros](windows-adk-scenarios-for-it-pros.md) |The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) contains tools that can be used by IT Pros to deploy Windows. |
|
||||
|[Deploy Windows To Go in your organization](deploy-windows-to-go.md) |This article helps you to deploy Windows To Go in your organization. Before you begin deployment, make sure that you've reviewed the articles [Windows To Go: feature overview](planning/windows-to-go-overview.md) and [Prepare your organization for Windows To Go](planning/prepare-your-organization-for-windows-to-go.md) to ensure that you have the correct hardware and are prepared to complete the deployment. You can then use the steps in this article to start your Windows To Go deployment. |
|
||||
|[Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Technical Reference](volume-activation/volume-activation-management-tool.md) |The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) enables network administrators and other IT professionals to automate and centrally manage the Windows®, Microsoft® Office, and select other Microsoft products volume and retail-activation process. |
|
||||
|[User State Migration Tool (USMT) Technical Reference](usmt/usmt-technical-reference.md) |The User State Migration Tool (USMT) 10.0 is included with the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 10. USMT provides a highly customizable user-profile migration experience for IT professionals |
|
||||
@ -1,25 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Windows 10 deployment tools
|
||||
description: Learn how to use Windows 10 deployment tools to successfully deploy Windows 10 to your organization.
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.author: frankroj
|
||||
author: frankroj
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
ms.date: 10/31/2022
|
||||
ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-deploy
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Windows 10 deployment tools
|
||||
|
||||
Learn about the tools available to deploy Windows 10.
|
||||
|
||||
|Article |Description |
|
||||
|------|------------|
|
||||
|[Windows 10 deployment scenarios and tools](windows-deployment-scenarios-and-tools.md) |To successfully deploy the Windows 10 operating system and applications for your organization, it's essential that you know about the available tools to help with the process. In this article, you'll learn about the most commonly used tools for Windows 10 deployment. |
|
||||
|[Convert MBR partition to GPT](mbr-to-gpt.md) |This article provides detailed instructions for using the MBR2GPT partition conversion tool. |
|
||||
|[Configure a PXE server to load Windows PE](configure-a-pxe-server-to-load-windows-pe.md) |This guide describes how to configure a PXE server to load Windows PE by booting a client computer from the network. |
|
||||
|[Windows ADK for Windows 10 scenarios for IT Pros](windows-adk-scenarios-for-it-pros.md) |The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) contains tools that can be used by IT Pros to deploy Windows. |
|
||||
|[Deploy Windows To Go in your organization](deploy-windows-to-go.md) |This article helps you to deploy Windows To Go in your organization. Before you begin deployment, make sure that you've reviewed the articles [Windows To Go: feature overview](planning/windows-to-go-overview.md) and [Prepare your organization for Windows To Go](planning/prepare-your-organization-for-windows-to-go.md) to ensure that you have the correct hardware and are prepared to complete the deployment. You can then use the steps in this article to start your Windows To Go deployment. |
|
||||
|[Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Technical Reference](volume-activation/volume-activation-management-tool.md) |The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) enables network administrators and other IT professionals to automate and centrally manage the Windows®, Microsoft® Office, and select other Microsoft products volume and retail-activation process. |
|
||||
|[User State Migration Tool (USMT) Technical Reference](usmt/usmt-technical-reference.md) |The User State Migration Tool (USMT) 10.0 is included with the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 10. USMT provides a highly customizable user-profile migration experience for IT professionals |
|
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