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This article provides guidance to help you plan for Windows Sun Valley in your organization.
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This article provides guidance to help you plan for Windows Sun Valley in your organization.
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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. 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:
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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.
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At a high level, this strategy should include the following steps:
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- [Create a deployment plan](/windows/deployment/update/create-deployment-plan)
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- [Create a deployment plan](/windows/deployment/update/create-deployment-plan)
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- [Define readiness criteria](/windows/deployment/update/plan-define-readiness)
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- [Define readiness criteria](/windows/deployment/update/plan-define-readiness)
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- [Evaluate infrastructure and tools](/windows/deployment/update/eval-infra-tools)
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- [Evaluate infrastructure and tools](/windows/deployment/update/eval-infra-tools)
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Along with end-user experience and security improvements, Windows Sun Valley introduces enhancements to Microsoft's servicing approach based on your suggestions and feedback.
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Along with end-user experience and security improvements, Windows Sun Valley introduces enhancements to Microsoft's servicing approach based on your suggestions and feedback.
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Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices will receive regular monthly quality updates to provide security updates and bug fixes. However, Microsoft will provide a single feature update annually, targeted for release in the second half of each calendar year.
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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.
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**Feature updates**: Microsoft will provide a single feature update annually, targeted for release in the second half of each calendar year.
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**Lifecycle**:
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- Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro for Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will receive 24 months of support from the availability date.
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- Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro for Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will receive 24 months of support from the availability date.
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- Enterprise and Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will be supported for 36 months from the availability date.
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- Enterprise and Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will be supported for 36 months from the availability date.
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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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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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It is important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows Sun Valley. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations will have a mix of Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, as well as incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page, which offers information about Windows 10 Semi-Annual Channel and LTSC releases.
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It is important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows Sun Valley. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations will have a mix of Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, as well as incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page, which offers information about the Windows 10 Semi-Annual Channel and Long-term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases.
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## Application compatibility
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## Application compatibility
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If you run into compatibility issues or want to ensure that your organization's applications are compatible from day one, App Assure and Test Base for Microsoft 365 can help.
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If you run into compatibility issues or want to ensure that your organization's applications are compatible from day one, App Assure and Test Base for Microsoft 365 can help.
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With enrollment in the [App Assure](/windows/compatibility/app-assure) service, if you find any problems with an existing application as you migrate to Windows Sun Valley, Microsoft will help you remedy those application issues at no cost. Since 2018, App Assure has evaluated almost 800,000 apps, and subscriptions are free for eligible customers with 150+ seats.
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**App Assure**: With enrollment in the [App Assure](/windows/compatibility/app-assure) service, any app compatibility issues that you find with Windows Sun Valley can be resolved. Microsoft will help you remedy application issues at no cost. Since 2018, App Assure has evaluated almost 800,000 apps, and subscriptions are free for eligible customers with 150+ seats.
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For software publishers, systems integrators, and IT administrators, [Test Base for Microsoft 365](https://www.microsoft.com/testbase) (currently in public preview) is a service that allows you to validate your apps across a variety of Windows feature and quality updates and environments in a Microsoft-managed Azure environment. Enterprise organizations can also nominate their software publishers for participation by completing a short form.
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**Test Base for Microsoft 365**: For software publishers, systems integrators, and IT administrators, [Test Base for Microsoft 365](https://www.microsoft.com/testbase) (currently in public preview) is a service that allows you to validate your apps across a variety of Windows feature and quality updates and environments in a Microsoft-managed Azure environment. Enterprise organizations can also nominate their software publishers for participation by completing a short form.
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You might already be using App Assure and Test Base in your Windows 10 environment. Both of these tools will continue to function with Windows Sun Valley.
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- Windows Sun Valley, version 21H2
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- Windows Sun Valley, version 21H2
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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 common 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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## Infrastructure and tools
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## Infrastructure and tools
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> 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.
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> 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.
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#### On-premises solutions
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- 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.
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- 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.
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> During deployment, you will be prompted to agree to the license agreement on behalf of your end-users. Additionally, you will not see an x86 option because Windows Sun Valley is not supported on 32-bit architecture.
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> 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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, but do not enable you to move between products (Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley).
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- 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).
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- Quality update deferrals will continue to work the same across both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley. This is true whether using Windows Update for Business, Microsoft Intune, or other management tools.
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- 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.
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- If you use Microsoft Intune and have a Microsoft 365 E3 license, you will be able to leverage **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 then continue using the same update experience controls to manage Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley.
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- 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.
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If you aren’t already taking advantage of cloud-based management capabilities, like those available in [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](/mem/endpoint-manager-overview), it's worth considering. Aside from 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.
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If you aren’t 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.
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- **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.
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- **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.
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- **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.
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- **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.
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- **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 using Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
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- **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.
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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:
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- **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.
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- **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.
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- **Presence** requires sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device.
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- **Mute** and **unmute** from Taskbar requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute/unmute.
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- **Mute** and **unmute**: from Taskbar requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute/unmute.
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- **Two-factor authentication**: requires use of PIN, biometric (fingerprint reader or illuminated infrared camera), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities.
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- **Wake on Voice** requires Modern Standby power model and microphone.
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- **Wi-Fi 6E** requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router.
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- **Wi-Fi 6E**: requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router.
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- **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).
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- **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).
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- **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.
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- **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.
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- **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. See https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass to learn more about the pass.
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- **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. See https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass to learn more about the pass.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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## How to get Windows Sun Valley
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## How to get Windows Sun Valley
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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.
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## Before you begin
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## Before you begin
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The following sections provide a quick summary of licensing, compatibility, management, and servicing considerations to help you get started with Windows Sun Valley.
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#### Licensing
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Most accessories and associated drivers that work with Windows 10 are expected to work with Windows Sun Valley. Check with your accessory manufacturer for specific details.
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Windows Sun Valley preserves the application compatibility promise made with Windows 10 and does not require changes to existing support processes or tooling to sustain the currency of applications and devices. Microsoft 365 customers can continue to use programs such as App Assure and FastTrack to support IT efforts to adopt and maintain Windows Sun Valley. For more information, see [Application compatibility](windows-sv-plan.md#application-compatibility).
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Windows Sun Valley preserves the application compatibility promise made with Windows 10, and does not require changes to existing support processes or tooling to sustain the currency of applications and devices. Microsoft 365 customers can continue to use programs such as App Assure and FastTrack to support IT efforts to adopt and maintain Windows Sun Valley. For more information, see [Application compatibility](windows-sv-plan.md#application-compatibility).
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#### Familiar processes
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#### Familiar processes
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Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so generally you can use the same tools and solutions you use today to deploy, manage, and secure Windows Sun Valley. Your current management tools and processes will work to manage monthly quality updates for both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley. If you use non-Microsoft tools, check with your vendor to verify compatibility.
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Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10. Typically, you can use the same tools and solutions you use today to deploy, manage, and secure Windows Sun Valley. Your current management tools and processes will also work to manage monthly quality updates for both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> Check with the providers of any non-Microsoft security and management solutions that you use to ensure compatibility with Windows Sun Valley, particularly those providing security or data loss prevention capabilities.
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> Check with the providers of any non-Microsoft security and management solutions that you use to ensure compatibility with Windows Sun Valley, particularly those providing security or data loss prevention capabilities.
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#### Servicing Windows Sun Valley
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#### Servicing Windows Sun Valley
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Like Windows 10, Windows Sun Valley will receive monthly quality updates. However, it will have an annual feature update cadence. 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 be available from a consolidated Windows Sun Valley update history page at that time as well. For more information, see [Servicing and support](windows-sv-plan.md#servicing-and-support).
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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.
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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).
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