diff --git a/windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md b/windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md index 0b6ed5832d..bfd4b4c563 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md +++ b/windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ --- title: Configure VDA for Windows subscription activation description: Learn how to configure virtual machines (VMs) to enable Windows 10 Subscription Activation in a Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) scenario. +ms.reviewer: nganguly manager: aaroncz ms.author: frankroj author: frankroj @@ -37,7 +38,7 @@ Deployment instructions are provided for the following scenarios: ### Scenario 1 - The VM is running a supported version of Windows. -- The VM is hosted in Azure or another Qualified Multitenant Hoster (QMTH). +- The VM is hosted in Azure, an authorized outsourcer, or another Qualified Multitenant Hoster (QMTH). When a user with VDA rights signs in to the VM using their Azure AD credentials, the VM is automatically stepped-up to Enterprise and activated. There's no need to do Windows Pro activation. This functionality eliminates the need to maintain KMS or MAK in the qualifying cloud infrastructure. diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-10-subscription-activation.md b/windows/deployment/windows-10-subscription-activation.md index 4430523e8a..924489e2c6 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-10-subscription-activation.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-10-subscription-activation.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ This article covers the following information: For more information on how to deploy Enterprise licenses, see [Deploy Windows Enterprise licenses](deploy-enterprise-licenses.md). > [!NOTE] -> Organizations that use the Subscription Activation feature to enable users to upgrade from one version of Windows to another and use Conditional Access policies to control access need to exclude the [Universal Store Service APIs and Web Application, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications), from their device compliance policy using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**. For more information about configuring exclusions in Conditional Access policies, see [Application exclusions](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/howto-conditional-access-policy-all-users-mfa#application-exclusions). +> Organizations that use the Subscription Activation feature to enable users to upgrade from one version of Windows to another and use Conditional Access policies to control access need to exclude the [Universal Store Service APIs and Web Application, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications), from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**. For more information about configuring exclusions in Conditional Access policies, see [Application exclusions](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/howto-conditional-access-policy-all-users-mfa#application-exclusions). ## Subscription activation for Enterprise diff --git a/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md b/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md index c6f1572c34..ccc6db0ea1 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2021.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ The Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 release includes the cumulative enhancements ## Lifecycle > [!IMPORTANT] -> Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 has a 5 year lifecycle ([IoT](/windows/iot/product-family/what's-new-in-windows-10-iot-enterprise-21h2) continues to have a [10 year lifecycle](/windows/iot/product-family/product-lifecycle?tabs=2021)). Thus, the LTSC 2021 release is not a direct replacement for LTSC 2019, which has a 10 year lifecycle. +> Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 has a 5 year lifecycle ([IoT Enterprise LTSC](/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/whats-new/windows-iot-enterprise-ltsc) continues to have a [10 year lifecycle](/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021)). Thus, the LTSC 2021 release is not a direct replacement for LTSC 2019, which has a 10 year lifecycle. For more information about the lifecycle for this release, see [The next Windows 10 Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/the-next-windows-10-long-term-servicing-channel-ltsc-release/ba-p/2147232). @@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ Microsoft Edge Browser support is now included in-box. ### Microsoft Edge kiosk mode -Microsoft Edge kiosk mode is available for LTSC releases starting in Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC and [Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC](/windows/iot/product-family/what's-new-in-windows-10-iot-enterprise-21h2). +Microsoft Edge kiosk mode is available for LTSC releases starting in Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC and [Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC](/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/whats-new/windows-iot-enterprise-ltsc). Microsoft Edge kiosk mode offers two lockdown experiences of the browser so organizations can create, manage, and provide the best experience for their customers. The following lockdown experiences are available: - Digital/Interactive Signage experience - Displays a specific site in full-screen mode.