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url: /windows/whats-new/windows-sv-plan url: /windows/whats-new/windows-sv-plan
- text: Prepare for Windows Sun Valley - text: Prepare for Windows Sun Valley
url: /windows/whats-new/windows-sv-prepare url: /windows/whats-new/windows-sv-prepare
- text: What's new in Windows 10, version 21H2 - text: What's new in Windows 10, version 21H1
url: /windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-21H1 url: /windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-21H1
- text: Windows release information - text: Windows release information
url: /windows/release-health/release-information url: /windows/release-health/release-information

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**Applies to** **Applies to**
- Windows Sun Valley, version 21H2 - Windows Sun Valley
## Deployment planning ## Deployment planning
This article provides guidance to help you plan for Windows Sun Valley in your organization. This article provides guidance to help you plan for Windows Sun Valley in your organization.
Since Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, you can utilize the same deployment capabilities, scenarios, and tools—as well as the same basic deployment strategy that you use today for Windows 10. You will need to review and update your servicing strategy to adjust for changes in [Servicing and support](#servicing-and-support) for Windows Sun Valley. Since Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, you can use the same deployment capabilities, scenarios, and tools—as well as the same basic deployment strategy that you use today for Windows 10. You will need to review and update your servicing strategy to adjust for changes in [Servicing and support](#servicing-and-support) for Windows Sun Valley.
At a high level, this strategy should include the following steps: At a high level, this strategy should include the following steps:
- [Create a deployment plan](/windows/deployment/update/create-deployment-plan) - [Create a deployment plan](/windows/deployment/update/create-deployment-plan)
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As a first step, you will need to know which of your current devices meet the Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements. Most devices purchased in the last 18-24 months will be compatible with Windows Sun Valley. Verify that your device meets or exceeds [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md) to ensure it is compatible. As a first step, you will need to know which of your current devices meet the Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements. Most devices purchased in the last 18-24 months will be compatible with Windows Sun Valley. Verify that your device meets or exceeds [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md) to ensure it is compatible.
Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices against the Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements. When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, end-users running Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations will be able to use the **PC Health Check** app to determine their eligibility for Windows Sun Valley. End-users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they are eligible for the upgrade. Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices against the Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements. When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, end-users running Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations will be able to use the **PC Health Check** app to determine their eligibility for Windows Sun Valley. end-users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they are eligible for the upgrade.
Enterprise organizations looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows Sun Valley is generally available. Microsoft is also working with software publisher partners to facilitate Windows Sun Valley device readiness into their solutions. Enterprise organizations looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows Sun Valley is generally available. Microsoft is also working with software publishing partners to facilitate adding Windows Sun Valley device support into their solutions.
## Windows Sun Valley availability ## Windows Sun Valley availability
Windows Sun Valley will be offered to eligible Windows 10 devices beginning later in the 2021 calendar year. The availability of Windows Sun Valley will vary according to a device's hardware and whether or not the device receives updates directly or from a management solution that is maintained by an IT administrator. The availability of Windows Sun Valley will vary according to a device's hardware and whether the device receives updates directly, or from a management solution that is maintained by an IT administrator.
##### Managed devices ##### Managed devices
Managed devices are devices that are under organization control. For example: devices managed by Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) or another endpoint management solution. Managed devices are devices that are under organization control. Managed devices include those managed by Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, or other endpoint management solutions.
If you manage devices on behalf of your organization, you will be able to upgrade eligible devices to Windows Sun Valley using your existing deployment and management tools at no cost when the upgrade reaches general availability. Organizations that use Windows Update for Business will have added benefits, such as: If you manage devices on behalf of your organization, you will be able to upgrade eligible devices to Windows Sun Valley using your existing deployment and management tools at no cost when the upgrade reaches general availability. Organizations that use Windows Update for Business will have added benefits, such as:
- Blocking the upgrade on non-eligible devices. - Ensuring that devices that don't meet the minimum hardware requirements are not automatically offered the Windows Sun Valley upgrade.
- Additional insight into safeguard holds. While safeguard holds will function for Windows Sun Valley devices just as they do for Windows 10 today, administrators using Windows Update for Business will have access to information on which safeguard holds are preventing individual devices from taking the upgrade to Windows Sun Valley. - Additional insight into safeguard holds. While safeguard holds will function for Windows Sun Valley devices just as they do for Windows 10 today, administrators using Windows Update for Business will have access to information on which safeguard holds are preventing individual devices from taking the upgrade to Windows Sun Valley.
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> If you use WUfB to manage feature update deployments today, you will need to leverage the **Target Version** policy rather than **Feature Update deferrals** to move from Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley. Deferrals are great for quality updates or to move to newer version of the same product (Windows 10 to Windows 10), but they cannot migrate a device between products (Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley). <br> > If you use Windows Update for Business to manage feature update deployments today, you will need to leverage the **Target Version** policy rather than **Feature Update deferrals** to move from Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley. Deferrals are great for quality updates or to move to newer version of the same product (from example, from Windows 10, version 20H2 to 21H1), but they cannot migrate a device between products (from Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley). <br>
> Additionally, Windows Sun Valley has a new end-user license agreement. If you are deploying with Windows Update for Business **Target Version** or with Windows Server Update Services, you are accepting this new end-user license agreements on behalf of the end-users within your organization. > Additionally, Windows Sun Valley has a new End User License Agreement. If you are deploying with Windows Update for Business **Target Version** or with Windows Server Update Services, you are accepting this new End User License Agreement on behalf of the end-users within your organization.
##### Unmanaged devices ##### Unmanaged devices
Unmanaged devices are devices that are not managed by an IT administrator on behalf of an organization. For operating system (OS) deployment, these devices are not subject to organizational policies that manage upgrades or updates. Unmanaged devices are devices that are not managed by an IT administrator on behalf of an organization. For operating system (OS) deployment, these devices are not subject to organizational policies that manage upgrades or updates.
Unmanaged eligible devices running Windows 10 that were purchased after June 2021 will be offered the Windows Sun Valley upgrade in the last quarter of the 2021 calendar year. Messaging on new devices will vary by PC manufacturer, but users will see labels such as **This PC will upgrade to Windows Sun Valley once available** on products that are available for purchase. Windows Sun Valley will be offered to eligible Windows 10 devices beginning later in the 2021 calendar year. Messaging on new devices will vary by PC manufacturer, but users will see labels such as **This PC will upgrade to Windows Sun Valley once available** on products that are available for purchase.
> [!NOTE] The Windows Sun Valley upgrade will be available initially on eligible, unmanaged devices to users who manually seek the upgrade through Windows Update. As with all Windows Update managed devices, the **Windows Update Settings** page will confirm when a device is eligible, and users can upgrade if they choose to.
> New devices purchased after October 2021 will see the Windows Sun Valley offer during the out of box experience (OOBE), or they will already be upgraded to Windows Sun Valley.
The Windows Sun Valley upgrade will be available initially on eligible, unmanaged devices to users who manually seek the upgrade through Windows Update. As with all Microsoft Update managed devices, the **Windows Update Settings** page will confirm when a device is eligible, and users can upgrade if they choose to.
Just like Windows 10, the machine learning based [intelligent rollout](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-windows-10-update/ba-p/877860) process will be leveraged when rolling out upgrades. Machine learning uses a combination of testing, close partner engagement, feedback, diagnostic data, and real-life insights to manage quality. This process improves the update experience and ensures that devices first nominated for updates are the devices likely to have a seamless experience. Devices that might have compatibility issues with the upgrade get the benefit of resolving these issues before the upgrade is offered. Just like Windows 10, the machine learning based [intelligent rollout](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-windows-10-update/ba-p/877860) process will be leveraged when rolling out upgrades. Machine learning uses a combination of testing, close partner engagement, feedback, diagnostic data, and real-life insights to manage quality. This process improves the update experience and ensures that devices first nominated for updates are the devices likely to have a seamless experience. Devices that might have compatibility issues with the upgrade get the benefit of resolving these issues before the upgrade is offered.
## Windows Sun Valley readiness considerations ## Windows Sun Valley readiness considerations
The recommended method for organizations to determine if their infrastructure, deployment processes, and management tools are ready for Windows Sun Valley is to join the [Windows Insider Program for Business](https://insider.windows.com/for-business). As a participant in the [Release Preview Channel](/windows-insider/business/validate-Release-Preview-Channel), you can validate that your devices and applications work as expected, and explore new features in details. The recommended method to determine if your infrastructure, deployment processes, and management tools are ready for Windows Sun Valley is to join the [Windows Insider Program for Business](https://insider.windows.com/for-business). As a participant in the [Release Preview Channel](/windows-insider/business/validate-Release-Preview-Channel), you can validate that your devices and applications work as expected, and explore new features.
As you plan your endpoint management strategy for Windows Sun Valley, consider moving to cloud-based mobile device management (MDM), such as [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune). If a cloud-only approach isn't right for your organization just yet, you can still modernize and streamline essential pieces of your endpoint management strategy as follows: As you plan your endpoint management strategy for Windows Sun Valley, consider moving to cloud-based mobile device management (MDM), such as [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune). If a cloud-only approach isn't right for your organization just yet, you can still modernize and streamline essential pieces of your endpoint management strategy as follows:
- Create a [cloud management gateway](/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/cmg/overview) (CMG) to manage Configuration Manager clients over the internet. - Create a [cloud management gateway](/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/cmg/overview) (CMG) to manage Configuration Manager clients over the internet.
- Attach your existing Configuration Management estate to the cloud with [tenant attach](/mem/configmgr/tenant-attach/device-sync-actions) so you can manage all devices from within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center. - Attach your existing Configuration Management estate to the cloud with [tenant attach](/mem/configmgr/tenant-attach/device-sync-actions) so you can manage all devices from within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.
- Use [co-management](/mem/configmgr/comanage/overview) to concurrently manage devices using both Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune, allowing you to take advantage of cloud-powered capabilities like [Conditional Access](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/overview). - Use [co-management](/mem/configmgr/comanage/overview) to concurrently manage devices using both Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune. This allows you to take advantage of cloud-powered capabilities like [Conditional Access](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/overview).
For more information on the benefits of these approaches, see [Cloud Attach Your Future: The Big 3](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/configuration-manager-blog/cloud-attach-your-future-part-ii-quot-the-big-3-quot/ba-p/1750664). For more information on the benefits of these approaches, see [Cloud Attach Your Future: The Big 3](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/configuration-manager-blog/cloud-attach-your-future-part-ii-quot-the-big-3-quot/ba-p/1750664).
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**Quality updates**: Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices will receive regular monthly quality updates to provide security updates and bug fixes. **Quality updates**: Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices will receive regular monthly quality updates to provide security updates and bug fixes.
**Feature updates**: Microsoft will provide a single feature update annually, targeted for release in the second half of each calendar year. **Feature updates**: Microsoft will provide a single Windows Sun Valley feature update annually, targeted for release in the second half of each calendar year.
**Lifecycle**: **Lifecycle**:
- Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro for Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will receive 24 months of support from the availability date. - Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro for Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will receive 24 months of support from the general availability date.
- Enterprise and Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will be supported for 36 months from the availability date. - Enterprise and Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will be supported for 36 months from the general availability date.
When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, a consolidated Windows Sun Valley update history will be available on support.microsoft.com, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows Sun Valley servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds. When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, a consolidated Windows Sun Valley update history will be available on support.microsoft.com, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows Sun Valley servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds.
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## Application compatibility ## Application compatibility
Microsoft's compatibility promise for Windows 10 is maintained for Windows Sun Valley. Data from the App Assure program shows that Windows 10 compatibility rates are over 99.7% for enterprise organizations, including line of business (LOB) apps. Microsoft remains committed to ensuring that the apps you rely upon continue to work as expected when you upgrade. Windows Sun Valley is subject to the same app compatibility validation requirements that are in place for Windows 10 today, and it is passing these requirements. Microsoft's compatibility promise for Windows 10 is maintained for Windows Sun Valley. Data from the App Assure program shows that Windows 10 compatibility rates are over 99.7% for enterprise organizations, including line of business (LOB) apps. Microsoft remains committed to ensuring that the apps you rely upon continue to work as expected when you upgrade. Windows Sun Valley is subject to the same app compatibility validation requirements that are in place for Windows 10 today, for both feature and quality updates.
#### App Assure and Test Base for Microsoft 365 #### App Assure and Test Base for Microsoft 365
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## Also see ## Also see
Learning module [Plan to deploy updates for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps](/learn/modules/windows-plan/)

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**Applies to** **Applies to**
- Windows Sun Valley, version 21H2 - Windows Sun Valley
Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley are designed to coexist, so that you can use the same familiar tools and process to manage both operating systems. One management infrastructure that supports common applications across both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley helps to simplify the migration process. You can analyze endpoints, determine application compatibility, and manage Windows Sun Valley deployments in the same way that you do with Windows 10. Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley are designed to coexist, so that you can use the same familiar tools and process to manage both operating systems. Using a single management infrastructure that supports common applications across both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley helps to simplify the migration process. You can analyze endpoints, determine application compatibility, and manage Windows Sun Valley deployments in the same way that you do with Windows 10.
After you evaluate your hardware to see if it meets [requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md) for Windows Sun Valley, it's also a good time to review your deployment infrastructure, tools, and overall endpoint and update management processes and look for opportunities to simplify and optimize. This article provides some helpful guidance to accomplish these tasks. After you evaluate your hardware to see if it meets [requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md) for Windows Sun Valley, it's a good time to review your deployment infrastructure, tools, and overall endpoint and update management processes and look for opportunities to simplify and optimize. This article provides some helpful guidance to accomplish these tasks.
## Infrastructure and tools ## Infrastructure and tools
The tools that you use for heavy lifting during Windows 10 deployments can still be leveraged for Windows Sun Valley. A few nuanced differences are described below. The tools that you use for core workloads during Windows 10 deployments can still be leveraged for Windows Sun Valley. A few nuanced differences are described below.
> [!IMPORTANT] > [!IMPORTANT]
> Be sure to check with the providers of any non-Microsoft solutions that you use. Verify compatibility of these tools with Windows Sun Valley, particularly if they provide security or data loss prevention capabilities. > Be sure to check with the providers of any non-Microsoft solutions that you use. Verify compatibility of these tools with Windows Sun Valley, particularly if they provide security or data loss prevention capabilities.
#### On-premises solutions #### On-premise solutions
- If you use Windows Server Update Service (WSUS), you will need to sync the new **Windows Sun Valley** product category. Once you sync the product category, you will see Windows Sun Valley offered as an option. - If you use Windows Server Update Service (WSUS), you will need to sync the new **Windows Sun Valley** product category. After you sync the product category, you will see Windows Sun Valley offered as an option. If you would like to validate Windows Sun Valley prior to release, you can sync the Windows Insider Pre-release category as well.
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> During deployment, you will be prompted to agree to the end-user license agreement on behalf of your users. Additionally, you will not see an x86 option because Windows Sun Valley is not supported on 32-bit architecture. > During deployment, you will be prompted to agree to the End User License Agreement on behalf of your users. Additionally, you will not see an x86 option because Windows Sun Valley is not supported on 32-bit architecture.
- If you use Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, you can sync the new **Windows Sun Valley** product category and begin upgrading eligible devices. If you would like to validate Windows Sun Valley prior to release, you can sync the **Windows Insider Pre-release** category as well. - If you use Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, you can sync the new **Windows Sun Valley** product category and begin upgrading eligible devices. If you would like to validate Windows Sun Valley prior to release, you can sync the **Windows Insider Pre-release** category as well.
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> Configuration Manager will prompt you to accept the end-user license agreement on behalf of the users in your organization. > Configuration Manager will prompt you to accept the End User License Agreement on behalf of the users in your organization.
#### Cloud-based solutions #### Cloud-based solutions
- If you use Windows Update for Business Group Policy and Configuration Service Provider (CSP) policies, you will need to leverage the **Target Version** capability rather than feature update deferrals to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley. Feature Update deferrals are great to move to newer versions of your current product (Windows 10, version 20H2 to 21H1), but do not enable you to move between products (Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley). - If you use Windows Update for Business Group Policy or Configuration Service Provider (CSP) policies, you will need to leverage the **Target Version** capability rather than feature update deferrals to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley. Feature Update deferrals are great to move to newer versions of your current product (for example, Windows 10, version 20H2 to 21H1), but do not enable you to move between products (Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley).
- Quality update deferrals will continue to work the same across both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley. This is true whether you are using Windows Update for Business, Microsoft Intune, or other management tools. - Quality update deferrals will continue to work the same across both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley. This is true regardless of which management tool you use to configure Windows Update for Business policies.
- If you use Microsoft Intune and have a Microsoft 365 E3 license, you will be able to use **Feature Update Deployments** to easily update devices from one release of Windows 10 to another, or to upgrade Windows 10 devices to Windows Sun Valley. You can also continue using the same update experience controls to manage Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley. - If you use Microsoft Intune and have a Microsoft 365 E3 license, you will be able to use **Feature Update Deployments** to easily update devices from one release of Windows 10 to another, or to upgrade Windows 10 devices to Windows Sun Valley. You can also continue using the same update experience controls to manage Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley.
## Cloud-based management ## Cloud-based management
If you arent already taking advantage of cloud-based management capabilities, like those available in [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](/mem/endpoint-manager-overview), it's worth considering. In addition to consolidating device management and endpoint security into a single platform, it can better support the diverse bring-your-own-device (BYOD) ecosystem that is increasingly the norm with hybrid work scenarios. It can also enable you to track your progress against compliance and business objectives, while protecting end-user privacy. If you arent already taking advantage of cloud-based management capabilities, like those available in [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](/mem/endpoint-manager-overview), it's worth considering. In addition to consolidating device management and endpoint security into a single platform, Microsoft Endpoint Manager can better support the diverse bring-your-own-device (BYOD) ecosystem that is increasingly the norm with hybrid work scenarios. It can also enable you to track your progress against compliance and business objectives, while protecting end-user privacy.
The following are some common use cases and the corresponding Microsoft Endpoint Manager capabilities that support them: The following are some common use cases and the corresponding Microsoft Endpoint Manager capabilities that support them:
- **Provision and pre-configure new Windows Sun Valley devices**: [Windows Autopilot](/mem/autopilot/windows-autopilot) enables you to deploy new Windows Sun Valley devices in a “business-ready” state that includes your desired applications, settings, and policies. It can also be used to change the edition of Windows. For example, you can upgrade from Pro to Enterprise edition and gain the use of advanced features. - **Provision and pre-configure new Windows Sun Valley devices**: [Windows Autopilot](/mem/autopilot/windows-autopilot) enables you to deploy new Windows Sun Valley devices in a “business-ready” state that includes your desired applications, settings, and policies. It can also be used to change the edition of Windows. For example, you can upgrade from Pro to Enterprise edition and gain the use of advanced features.
- **Configure rules and control settings for users, apps, and devices**: Devices that are enrolled in [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune) provide administrators with full control over apps, settings, features, and security for both Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10. You can also use app protection policies to require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for specific apps. - **Configure rules and control settings for users, apps, and devices**: When you enroll devices in [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune), administrators have full control over apps, settings, features, and security for both Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10. You can also use app protection policies to require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for specific apps.
- **Streamlined, easy-to-manage devices for frontline, remote, and onsite workers**: Introduced with Windows 10, [cloud configuration](/mem/intune/fundamentals/cloud-configuration) is a standard, easy-to-manage, device configuration that is cloud-optimized for users with specific workflow needs. It can be deployed to devices running the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows Sun Valley by using Microsoft Endpoint Manager. - **Streamline device management for frontline, remote, and onsite workers**: Introduced with Windows 10, [cloud configuration](/mem/intune/fundamentals/cloud-configuration) is a standard, easy-to-manage, device configuration that is cloud-optimized for users with specific workflow needs. It can be deployed to devices running the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows Sun Valley by using Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
If you are exclusively managing devices on-premise (for example, using Configuration Manager), you can still use the [cloud management gateway](/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/cmg/overview), enable [tenant attach](/mem/configmgr/tenant-attach/device-sync-actions), or enable [co-management](/mem/configmgr/comanage/overview) with Microsoft Intune, making it easier to keep devices secure and up-to-date. If you are exclusively using an on-premise device management solution (for example, Configuration Manager), you can still use the [cloud management gateway](/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/cmg/overview), enable [tenant attach](/mem/configmgr/tenant-attach/device-sync-actions), or enable [co-management](/mem/configmgr/comanage/overview) with Microsoft Intune. These solutions can make it easier to keep devices secure and up-to-date.
## Review servicing approach and policies ## Review servicing approach and policies
Every organization will transition to Windows Sun Valley at its own pace. Microsoft is committed to supporting you through your migration to Windows Sun Valley, whether you are a fast adopter or will make the transition over the coming months or years. Every organization will transition to Windows Sun Valley at its own pace. Microsoft is committed to supporting you through your migration to Windows Sun Valley, whether you are a fast adopter or will make the transition over the coming months or years.
When you think of operating system updates as an ongoing process, you will automatically improve your ability to deploy updates. This enables you to stay current with less effort and impact on productivity. To begin, think about how you roll out Windows feature updates today: which devices, and at what pace. When you think of operating system updates as an ongoing process, you will automatically improve your ability to deploy updates. This approach enables you to stay current with less effort, and less impact on productivity. To begin, think about how you roll out Windows feature updates today: which devices, and at what pace.
Next, craft a deployment plan for Windows Sun Valley that includes deployment groups, rings, users, or devices. There are no absolute rules for exactly how many rings to have for your deployments, but a common structure is: Next, craft a deployment plan for Windows Sun Valley that includes deployment groups, rings, users, or devices. There are no absolute rules for exactly how many rings to have for your deployments, but a common structure is:
- Preview (first or canary): Planning and development - Preview (first or canary): Planning and development
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- Leverage Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Marketplace images. - Leverage Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Marketplace images.
- Download and deploy ISOs from Microsofts Windows Insider Program ISO Download page. - Download and deploy ISOs from Microsofts Windows Insider Program ISO Download page.
Regardless of the method you choose, you have the benefit of free Microsoft support when validating pre-release builds. Free support is available to any commercial customer deploying Windows 10, version 21H2 or Windows Sun Valley, version 21H2 pre-release bits, once they become available through the Windows Insider Program. Regardless of the method you choose, you have the benefit of free Microsoft support when validating pre-release builds. Free support is available to any commercial customer deploying Windows 10 or Windows Sun Valley Preview Builds, once they become available through the Windows Insider Program.
#### Analytics and assessment tools #### Analytics and assessment tools
If you use Microsoft Endpoint Manager and have onboarded devices to Endpoint analytics, you will have access to a hardware readiness assessment later this year. This tool enables you to quickly identify which of your managed devices are eligible for the Windows Sun Valley upgrade. If you use Microsoft Endpoint Manager and have onboarded devices to Endpoint analytics, you will have access to a hardware readiness assessment later this year. This tool enables you to quickly identify which of your managed devices are eligible for the Windows Sun Valley upgrade.
If you are ready to explore Windows Sun Valley readiness right away, you can take advantage of Microsoft's [hardware eligibility assessment script](https://aka.ms/HWReadinessScript). This script includes instructions on how to deploy and aggregate your assessment results using Microsoft Intune or Configuration Manager, so you can quickly determine how many of your devices meet the hardware requirements for Windows Sun Valley.
For more information, see [Understanding Windows Sun Valley readiness in your organization with Microsoft Endpoint Manager](https://aka.ms/HWReadinessBlog).
## Prepare a pilot deployment ## Prepare a pilot deployment
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6. Test and support the pilot devices. 6. Test and support the pilot devices.
7. Determine broad deployment readiness based on the results of the pilot. 7. Determine broad deployment readiness based on the results of the pilot.
## End-user readiness ## end-user readiness
To prepare an effective, enterprise-wide deployment of Windows Sun Valley, the importance of end-user readiness should not be overlooked. Windows Sun Valley has a familiar design, but your users will see several enhancements to the overall user interface. They will also need to adapt to changes in menus and settings pages. Therefore, consider the following tasks to prepare users and your IT support staff Windows Sun Valley: Do not overlook the importance of end-user readiness to deliver an effective, enterprise-wide deployment of Windows Sun Valley. Windows Sun Valley has a familiar design, but your users will see several enhancements to the overall user interface. They will also need to adapt to changes in menus and settings pages. Therefore, consider the following tasks to prepare users and your IT support staff Windows Sun Valley:
- Create a communications schedule to ensure that you provide the right message at the right time to the right groups of users, based on when they will see the changes. - Create a communications schedule to ensure that you provide the right message at the right time to the right groups of users, based on when they will see the changes.
- Draft concise emails that inform users of what changes they can expect to see. Offer tips on how to use or customize their experience. Include information about support and help desk options. - Draft concise emails that inform users of what changes they can expect to see. Offer tips on how to use or customize their experience. Include information about support and help desk options.
- Update help desk manuals with screenshots of the new user interface, the out-of-box experience for new devices, and the upgrade experience for existing devices. - Update help desk manuals with screenshots of the new user interface, the out-of-box experience for new devices, and the upgrade experience for existing devices.
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## See also ## See also
[Windows Sun Valley deployment planning](windows-sv-plan.md) [Plan for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md)<br>
[Windows help & learning](https://support.microsoft.com/windows)

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**Applies to** **Applies to**
- Windows Sun Valley, version 21H2 - Windows Sun Valley
This article lists the system requirements for Windows Sun Valley. Windows Sun Valley is also supported on a virtual machine (VM). This article lists the system requirements for Windows Sun Valley. Windows Sun Valley is also supported on a virtual machine (VM).
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- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a [compatible 64-bit processor](https://aka.ms/CPUlist) or system on a chip (SoC). - Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a [compatible 64-bit processor](https://aka.ms/CPUlist) or system on a chip (SoC).
- RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater. - RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater.
- Storage: 64 GB or greater available storage is required to install Windows Sun Valley. - Storage: 64 GB\* or greater available storage is required to install Windows Sun Valley.
- Additional storage space might be required to download updates and enable specific features. - Additional storage space might be required to download updates and enable specific features.
- Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver. - Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable. - System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. - TPM: [Trusted Platform Module](/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/trusted-platform-module-overview) (TPM) version 2.0.
- Display: High definition (720p) display, 9" or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel. - Display: High definition (720p) display, 9" or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel.
- Internet connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates, download, and use some features. - Internet connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates, and to download and use some features.
- Windows Sun Valley Home edition requires an Internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete device setup on first use. - Windows Sun Valley Home edition requires an Internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete device setup on first use.
\* There might be additional requirements over time for updates, and to enable specific features within the operating system. For more information, see [Keeping Windows Sun Valley up-to-date](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-10-specifications#primaryR5).
For information about tools to evaluate readiness, see [Determine eligibility](windows-sv-plan.md#determine-eligibility). For information about tools to evaluate readiness, see [Determine eligibility](windows-sv-plan.md#determine-eligibility).
## Operating system requirements ## Operating system requirements
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> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> S mode is not supported on Windows Sun Valley. > S mode is not supported on Windows Sun Valley.
> If you are running Windows in S mode, you will need to first [switch out of S mode](/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode) prior to upgrading.<br> > If you are running Windows in S mode, you will need to first [switch out of S mode](/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode) prior to upgrading.<br>&nbsp;<br>
> Switching a device out of Windows 10 in S mode also requires internet connectivity. If you switch out of S mode, you cannot switch back to S mode later. > Switching a device out of Windows 10 in S mode also requires internet connectivity. If you switch out of S mode, you cannot switch back to S mode later.
## Feature-specific requirements ## Feature-specific requirements
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- **Client Hyper-V**: requires a processor with second-level address translation (SLAT) capabilities. This feature is available in Windows Pro editions and above. - **Client Hyper-V**: requires a processor with second-level address translation (SLAT) capabilities. This feature is available in Windows Pro editions and above.
- **Cortana**: requires a microphone and speaker and is currently available on Windows Sun Valley for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States. - **Cortana**: requires a microphone and speaker and is currently available on Windows Sun Valley for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States.
- **DirectStorage**: requires 1 TB or greater NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the "Standard NVM Express Controller" driver and a DirectX12 Ultimate GPU. - **DirectStorage**: requires 1 TB or greater NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the "Standard NVM Express Controller" driver and a DirectX12 Ultimate GPU.
- **DirectX 12 Ultimate**: is available with supported games and graphics chips. - **DirectX 12 Ultimate**: available with supported games and graphics chips.
- **Presence**: requires sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device. - **Presence**: requires sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device.
- **Intelligent Video Conferencing**: requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output) - **Intelligent Video Conferencing**: requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output)
- **Multiple Voice Assistant**: requires a microphone and speaker. - **Multiple Voice Assistant**: requires a microphone and speaker.
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- **Wi-Fi 6E**: requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router. - **Wi-Fi 6E**: requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router.
- **Windows Hello**: requires a camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a PIN or portable Microsoft compatible security key. For more information, see [IT tools to support Windows 10, version 21H1](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/it-tools-to-support-windows-10-version-21h1/ba-p/2365103). - **Windows Hello**: requires a camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a PIN or portable Microsoft compatible security key. For more information, see [IT tools to support Windows 10, version 21H1](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/it-tools-to-support-windows-10-version-21h1/ba-p/2365103).
- **Windows Projection**: requires a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct. - **Windows Projection**: requires a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct.
- **Xbox app**: requires an Xbox Live account, which is not available in all regions. Please go to the Xbox Live Countries and Regions page for the most up-to-date information on availability. Some features in the Xbox app will require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. Seehttps://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-passto learn more about the pass. - **Xbox app**: requires an Xbox Live account, which is not available in all regions. Please go to the Xbox Live Countries and Regions page for the most up-to-date information on availability. Some features in the Xbox app will require an active [Xbox Game Pass](https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass) subscription.
## Next steps ## Next steps
[Plan to deploy Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md)<br> [Plan for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md)<br>
[Prepare for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-prepare.md) [Prepare for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-prepare.md)
## See also ## See also

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**Applies to** **Applies to**
- Windows Sun Valley, version 21H2 - Windows Sun Valley
This article provides an introduction and answers some frequently asked questions about Windows Sun Valley, the next Windows client operating system release. This article provides an introduction to Windows Sun Valley, and answers some frequently asked questions.
Also see the following articles to learn more about Windows Sun Valley: Also see the following articles to learn more about Windows Sun Valley:
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## Introduction ## Introduction
Windows Sun Valley is the next evolution of Windows; the most significant update to the Windows operating system since Windows 10. It offers many innovations focused on enhancing end-user productivity in a fresh experience that is flexible and fluid. Windows Sun Valley is designed to support today's hybrid work environment, and intended to be the most reliable, secure, connected, and performant Windows operating system ever. Windows Sun Valley is the next evolution of Windows; it is the most significant update to the Windows operating system since Windows 10. It offers many innovations focused on enhancing end-user productivity in a fresh experience that is flexible and fluid. Windows Sun Valley is designed to support today's hybrid work environment, and intended to be the most reliable, secure, connected, and performant Windows operating system ever.
This release is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so the investments you have made in tools for update and device management are carried forward. Windows Sun Valley also sustains the application compatibility promise made with Windows 10, supplemented by programs like App Assure. For Microsoft 365 customers seeking further assistance, FastTrack will continue to be available to support your efforts to adopt Windows Sun Valley. Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so the investments you have made in tools for update and device management are carried forward. Windows Sun Valley also sustains the application compatibility promise made with Windows 10, supplemented by programs like App Assure. For Microsoft 365 customers seeking further assistance, FastTrack will continue to be available to support your efforts to adopt Windows Sun Valley.
After Windows Sun Valley is generally available, it is expected that many organizations will have a mixed environment of Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices. The guidance provided here can help you to manage this hybrid environment.
## How to get Windows Sun Valley ## How to get Windows Sun Valley
Windows Sun Valley will be delivered as an upgrade to eligible devices running Windows 10, beginning later in the 2021 calendar year. Windows Sun Valley will also be available on eligible new devices. Windows Sun Valley will be delivered as an upgrade to eligible devices running Windows 10, beginning later in the 2021 calendar year. Windows Sun Valley will also be available on eligible new devices.
For administrators managing devices on behalf of their organization, Windows Sun Valley will be available through the same, familiar channels that you utilize today for Windows 10 feature updates. You will be able to use existing deployment and management tools, such as Windows Update for Business, Microsoft Endpoint Management, and Windows Autopilot. For more information, see [Plan for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md). For administrators managing devices on behalf of their organization, Windows Sun Valley will be available through the same, familiar channels that you use today for Windows 10 feature updates. You will be able to use existing deployment and management tools, such as Windows Update for Business, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and Windows Autopilot. For more information, see [Plan for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md).
For eligible PCs that are not managed by an organization, the Windows Sun Valley upgrade will be offered through Windows Update using Microsoft's intelligent rollout process to ensure a smooth upgrade experience. Windows Sun Valley will initially be offered to Windows 10 devices purchased after June 2021 that meet or exceed the minimum hardware requirements. For devices that are not managed by an organization, the Windows Sun Valley upgrade will be offered to eligible Windows 10 devices through Windows Update using Microsoft's intelligent rollout process to ensure a smooth upgrade experience.
For more information about device eligibility, see [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md). For more information about device eligibility, see [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md).
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Like Windows 10, Windows Sun Valley will receive monthly quality updates. However, it will have a new feature update cadence. Windows Sun Valley feature updates will be released once per year. Like Windows 10, Windows Sun Valley will receive monthly quality updates. However, it will have a new feature update cadence. Windows Sun Valley feature updates will be released once per year.
When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, important servicing-related announcements and information about known issues and safeguard holds can be found on the Windows release health hub. Monthly release notes will also be available from a consolidated Windows Sun Valley update history page at that time. For more information, see [Servicing and support](windows-sv-plan.md#servicing-and-support). When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, important servicing-related announcements and information about known issues and safeguard holds can be found on the [Windows release health](https://aka.ms/windowsreleasehealth) hub. Monthly release notes will also be available from a consolidated Windows Sun Valley update history page at that time. For more information, see [Servicing and support](windows-sv-plan.md#servicing-and-support).
## Next steps ## Next steps