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> **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, gaining visibility into feature updates early, before theyre available to the Semi-Annual Channel, can be both intriguing and valuable for future end user communications as well as provide additional prestaging for Semi-Annual Channel devices. With Windows 10, feature flighting enables Windows Insiders to consume and deploy preproduction code to their test devices, gaining early visibility into the next build. Testing the early builds of Windows 10 helps both Microsoft and its customers because they have the opportunity to discover possible issues before the update is ever publicly available and can report it to Microsoft. Also, as flighted builds get closer to their release to the Semi-Annual Channel, organizations can test their deployment on test devices for compatibility validation.
For many IT Pros, gaining visibility into feature updates early, before theyre available to the Semi-Annual Channel, can be both intriguing and valuable for future end user communications as well as provide additional prestaging for Semi-Annual Channel devices. With Windows 10, feature flighting enables Windows Insiders to consume and deploy preproduction code to their test devices, gaining early visibility into the next build. Testing the early builds of Windows 10 helps both Microsoft and its customers because they have the opportunity to discover possible issues before the update is ever publicly available and can report it to Microsoft. Also, as flighted builds get closer to their release to the Semi-Annual Channel, organizations can test their deployment on test devices for compatibility validation.
The Windows Insider Program for Business gives you the opportunity to:
* Get early access to Windows Insider Preview Builds.
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* [Windows Insider Slow](#slow)
* [Release Preview](#release-preview)
## Explore new Insider Preview features
Windows 10 Insider Preview builds offer organizations a valuable and exciting opportunity to evaluate new Windows features well before general release. Whats 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. Heres how to get the most out of your feature exploration:
**Objective: Release Channel**
Feature Exploration: 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.
**Objective: Users**
Feature Exploration: 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 machines.
**Objective: Tasks**
Feature Exploration:
• Install and manage Insider Preview builds on PCs (per machine or centrally across multiple machines)
• Explore new features in Windows designed for organizations, including new features related to current and planned line of business applications
• 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 current features.
**Objective: Feedback**
Feature Exploration:
• Provide feedback via [Feedback Hub app](insiderhub://home/). This helps us make adjustments to features as quickly as possible.
• Encourage users to sign into the Feedback Hub using their AAD 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 organizations domain.)
• [Learn how to provide effective feedback in the Feedback Hub](https://insider.windows.com/en-us/how-to-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. This activity can play an important role in your [Windows 10 deployment strategy](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-windows-insider-for-business). 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 Semi-Annual releases faster and more confidently
• Maximize the 18-month support Window that comes with each Semi-Annual release.
(images/WIP4Biz_deployment.png)
Windows 10 Insider Preview builds enable organization to prepare sooner for Windows Semi-Annual releases and reduce the overall validation effort required with traditional deployments.
**Objective: Release Channel**
Application and infrastructure validation: 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 machines by skilled users.
**Objective: Recommended Users**
Application and infrastructure validation: In addition to Insiders who may have participated in feature exploration, we also recommend including a small group of application users from each business department to ensure a representative sample.
**Objective: Recommended 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.
**Objective: Feedback**
Application and infrastructure validation:Provide feedback in the Feedback Hub app and also inform app vendors of any significant issues.
**Objective: Guidance**
Application and infrastructure validation:
• [Use Upgrade Readiness to create an app inventory and identify mission-critical apps](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/deploy/upgrade-readiness-identify-apps)
• [Use Device Health to identify problem devices and device drivers](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/device-health-monitor)
• [Windows 10 application compatibility](https://technet.microsoft.com/windows/mt703793)
## How to switch between your MSA and your Corporate AAD account
If you were using your Microsoft Account (MSA) to enroll to the Windows Insider Program, switch to your organizational account by going to **Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Insider Program**, and under **Windows Insider account** select **Change**.
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>[!IMPORTANT]
>Once your domain is unregistered, setting the **Branch Readiness Level** to preview builds will have no effect. Return this setting to its unconfigured state in order to enable users to control it from their devices.
## Community
Windows Insiders are a part of a global community focused on innovation, creativity, and growth in their world.
The Windows Insider program enables you to deepen connections to learn from peers and to connect to subject matter experts (inside Microsoft, Insiders in your local community and in another country) who understand your unique challenges, and who can provide strategic advice on how to maximize your impact.
Collaborate and learn from experts in the [WINDOWS INSIDER TECH COMMUNITY](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-Insider-Program/bd-p/WindowsInsiderProgram)
## Additional help resources
* [**Windows Blog**](https://blogs.windows.com/blog/tag/windows-insider-program/) - With each new build release we publish a Windows Blog post that outlines key feature changes as well as known issues that Insiders may encounter while using the build.
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- [Windows Insider Program for Business using Azure Active Directory](waas-windows-insider-for-business-aad.md)
- [Windows Insider Program for Business Frequently Asked Questions](waas-windows-insider-for-business-faq.md)
## Related Topics
- [Overview of Windows as a service](waas-overview.md)
- [Prepare servicing strategy for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates](waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Assign devices to servicing channels for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Optimize update delivery for Windows 10 updates](waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md)
- [Optimize update delivery for Windows 10 updates](waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md)