diff --git a/devices/surface-hub/manage-windows-updates-for-surface-hub.md b/devices/surface-hub/manage-windows-updates-for-surface-hub.md index 01c378c14a..4535bd1f1b 100644 --- a/devices/surface-hub/manage-windows-updates-for-surface-hub.md +++ b/devices/surface-hub/manage-windows-updates-for-surface-hub.md @@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.topic: article -ms.date: 06/20/2019 ms.localizationpriority: medium --- @@ -69,7 +68,7 @@ This table gives examples of deployment rings. | Deployment ring | Ring size | Servicing branch | Deferral for feature updates | Deferral for quality updates (security fixes, drivers, and other updates) | Validation step | | --------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | -| Preview (e.g. non-critical or test devices) | Small | Semi-annual channel (Targeted) | None. | None. | Manually test and evaluate new functionality. Pause updates if there are issues. | +| Preview (e.g. non-critical or test devices) | Small | Windows Insider Preview | None. | None. | Manually test and evaluate new functionality. Pause updates if there are issues. | | Release (e.g. devices used by select teams) | Medium | Semi-annual channel | None. | None. | Monitor device usage and user feedback. Pause updates if there are issues. | | Broad deployment (e.g. most of the devices in your organization) | Large | Semi-annual channel | 120 days after release. | 7-14 days after release. | Monitor device usage and user feedback. Pause updates if there are issues. | | Mission critical (e.g. devices in executive boardrooms) | Small | Semi-annual channel | 180 days after release (maximum deferral for feature updates). | 30 days after release (maximum deferral for quality updates). | Monitor device usage and user feedback. | diff --git a/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md b/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md index d7e5bdc7d7..225135d993 100644 --- a/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md +++ b/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Long-Term Servicing Branch for Surface devices (Surface) +title: Long-Term Servicing Channel for Surface devices (Surface) description: LTSB is not supported for general-purpose Surface devices and should be used for specialized devices only. ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: manage @@ -8,26 +8,25 @@ ms.sitesec: library author: dansimp ms.author: dansimp ms.topic: article -ms.date: 04/25/2017 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp --- -# Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) for Surface devices +# Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) for Surface devices >[!WARNING] >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). +General-purpose Surface devices in the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) 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 LTSC and should instead be on the Semi-Annual Channel. >[!NOTE] >For more information about the servicing branches, see [Overview of Windows as a service](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/manage/waas-overview). -LTSB prevents Surface devices from receiving critical Windows 10 feature updates and certain non-security servicing updates. Customers with poor experiences using Surface devices in the LTSB configuration will be instructed to upgrade to CB or CBB. Furthermore, the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition removes core features of Surface devices, including seamless inking and touch-friendly applications. It does not contain key in-box applications including Microsoft Edge, OneNote, Calendar or Camera. Therefore, productivity is impacted and functionality is limited. LTSB is not supported as a suitable servicing solution for general-purpose Surface devices. +LTSC prevents Surface devices from receiving critical Windows 10 feature updates and certain non-security servicing updates. Customers with poor experiences using Surface devices in the LTSC configuration will be instructed to switch to the Semi-Annual Channel. Furthermore, the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition removes core features of Surface devices, including seamless inking and touch-friendly applications. It does not contain key in-box applications including Microsoft Edge, OneNote, Calendar or Camera. Therefore, productivity is impacted and functionality is limited. LTSC is not supported as a suitable servicing solution for general-purpose Surface devices. -General-purpose Surface devices are intended to run CB or CBB to receive full servicing and firmware updates and forward compatibility with the introduction of new Surface features. With CB, feature updates are available as soon as Microsoft releases them. Customers in the CBB servicing model receive the same build of Windows 10 as those in CB, at a later date. +General-purpose Surface devices are intended to run on the Semi-Annual Channel to receive full servicing and firmware updates and forward compatibility with the introduction of new Surface features. In the Semi-Annual Channel, feature updates are available as soon as Microsoft releases them. -Surface devices in specialized scenarios–such as PCs that control medical equipment, point-of-sale systems, and ATMs–may consider the use of LTSB. These special-purpose systems typically perform a single task and do not require feature updates as frequently as other devices in the organization. +Surface devices in specialized scenarios–such as PCs that control medical equipment, point-of-sale systems, and ATMs–might consider the use of LTSC. These special-purpose systems typically perform a single task and do not require feature updates as frequently as other devices in the organization.