From e11ea766cdf974fe57b48d969a8e6fda7d28deac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MaratMussabekov <48041687+MaratMussabekov@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:43:17 +0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/9] Update get-started-updates-channels-tools.md --- windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md b/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md index 0331ff4981..9fc03ee4d0 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ version of the software. We include information here about a number of different update types you'll hear about, but the two overarching types which you have the most direct control over are *feature updates* and *quality updates*. -- **Feature updates:** Released twice per year, around March and September. Feature updates add new features and functionality to Windows 10. Because they are delivered frequently (rather than every 3-5 years), they are easier to manage. +- **Feature updates:** Released twice per year, first half and second half of each calendar year. Feature updates add new features and functionality to Windows 10. Because they are delivered frequently (rather than every 3-5 years), they are easier to manage. - **Quality updates:** Quality updates deliver both security and non-security fixes to Windows 10. Quality updates include security updates, critical updates, servicing stack updates, and driver updates. They are typically released on the second Tuesday of each month, though they can be released at any time. The second-Tuesday releases are the ones that focus on security updates. Quality updates are *cumulative*, so installing the latest quality update is sufficient to get all the available fixes for a specific Windows 10 feature update, including any out-of-band security fixes and any *servicing stack updates* that might have been released previously. - **Servicing stack updates:** The "servicing stack" is the code component that actually installs Windows updates. From time to time, the servicing stack itself needs to be updated in order to function smoothly. If you don't install the latest servicing stack update, there's a risk that your device can't be updated with the latest Microsoft security fixes. Servicing stack updates are not necessarily included in *every* monthly quality update, and occasionally are released out of band to address a late-breaking issue. Always install the latest available quality update to catch any servicing stack updates that might have been released. The servicing stack also contains the "component-based servicing stack" (CBS), which is a key underlying component for several elements of Windows deployment, such as DISM, SFC, changing Windows features or roles, and repairing components. The CBS is a small component that typically does not have updates released every month. You can find a list of servicing stack updates at [Latest servicing stack updates](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/ADV990001). For more detail about servicing stack updates, see [Servicing stack updates](servicing-stack-updates.md). - **Driver updates**: These are updates to drivers applicable to your devices. Driver updates are turned off by default in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), but for cloud-based update methods, you can control whether they are installed or not. From cdf08e07bbb5d475645ca81a804f74cc7251530e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: VARADHARAJAN K <3296790+RAJU2529@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:49:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/9] removed broken link. added correct link as per the user report #8351 . so I removed invalid link , added correct link. This PR editied using Android smartphone. --- windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md index 0f27e47a7e..a656c096f6 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview.md @@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ In Windows 10, rather than receiving several updates each month and trying to fi To align with the new method of delivering feature updates and quality updates in Windows 10, Microsoft introduced the concept of servicing channels to allow customers to designate how frequently their individual devices are updated. For example, an organization may have test devices that the IT department can update with new features as soon as possible, and then specialized devices that require a longer feature update cycle to ensure continuity. -With that in mind, Windows 10 offers three servicing channels. The [Windows Insider Program](#windows-insider) provides organizations with the opportunity to test and provide feedback on features that will be shipped in the next feature update. The [Semi-Annual Channel](#semi-annual-channel) provides new functionality with twice-per-year feature update releases. Organizations can choose when to deploy updates from the Semi-Annual Channel. The [Long Term Servicing Channel](#long-term-servicing-channel), which is designed to be used only for specialized devices (which typically don't run Office) such as those that control medical equipment or ATM machines, receives new feature releases every two to three years. For details about the versions in each servicing channel, see [Windows 10 release information](https://technet.microsoft.com/windows/release-info.aspx). +With that in mind, Windows 10 offers three servicing channels. The [Windows Insider Program](#windows-insider) provides organizations with the opportunity to test and provide feedback on features that will be shipped in the next feature update. The [Semi-Annual Channel](#semi-annual-channel) provides new functionality with twice-per-year feature update releases. Organizations can choose when to deploy updates from the Semi-Annual Channel. The [Long Term Servicing Channel](#long-term-servicing-channel), which is designed to be used only for specialized devices (which typically don't run Office) such as those that control medical equipment or ATM machines, receives new feature releases every two to three years. For details about the versions in each servicing channel, see [Windows 10 release information](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-information/). The concept of servicing channels is new, but organizations can use the same management tools they used to manage updates and upgrades in previous versions of Windows. For more information about the servicing tool options for Windows 10 and their capabilities, see [Servicing tools](#servicing-tools). From f4e1b8e21b788e4ea212f1777b83a4fa2eb14526 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MaratMussabekov <48041687+MaratMussabekov@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 23:04:12 +0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/9] Update windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md Co-authored-by: JohanFreelancer9 <48568725+JohanFreelancer9@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md b/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md index 9fc03ee4d0..e6c548b1fb 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ version of the software. We include information here about a number of different update types you'll hear about, but the two overarching types which you have the most direct control over are *feature updates* and *quality updates*. -- **Feature updates:** Released twice per year, first half and second half of each calendar year. Feature updates add new features and functionality to Windows 10. Because they are delivered frequently (rather than every 3-5 years), they are easier to manage. +- **Feature updates:** Released twice per year, during the first half and second half of each calendar year. Feature updates add new features and functionality to Windows 10. Because they are delivered frequently (rather than every 3-5 years), they are easier to manage. - **Quality updates:** Quality updates deliver both security and non-security fixes to Windows 10. Quality updates include security updates, critical updates, servicing stack updates, and driver updates. They are typically released on the second Tuesday of each month, though they can be released at any time. The second-Tuesday releases are the ones that focus on security updates. Quality updates are *cumulative*, so installing the latest quality update is sufficient to get all the available fixes for a specific Windows 10 feature update, including any out-of-band security fixes and any *servicing stack updates* that might have been released previously. - **Servicing stack updates:** The "servicing stack" is the code component that actually installs Windows updates. From time to time, the servicing stack itself needs to be updated in order to function smoothly. If you don't install the latest servicing stack update, there's a risk that your device can't be updated with the latest Microsoft security fixes. Servicing stack updates are not necessarily included in *every* monthly quality update, and occasionally are released out of band to address a late-breaking issue. Always install the latest available quality update to catch any servicing stack updates that might have been released. The servicing stack also contains the "component-based servicing stack" (CBS), which is a key underlying component for several elements of Windows deployment, such as DISM, SFC, changing Windows features or roles, and repairing components. The CBS is a small component that typically does not have updates released every month. You can find a list of servicing stack updates at [Latest servicing stack updates](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/ADV990001). For more detail about servicing stack updates, see [Servicing stack updates](servicing-stack-updates.md). - **Driver updates**: These are updates to drivers applicable to your devices. Driver updates are turned off by default in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), but for cloud-based update methods, you can control whether they are installed or not. @@ -104,4 +104,3 @@ Your individual devices connect to Microsoft endpoints directly to get the updat ### Hybrid scenarios It is also possible to combine WSUS-based on-premises update distribution with cloud-based update delivery. - From aa388990b5c7726b206dbaf111e47640434763c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arcarley <52137849+arcarley@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:47:14 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 4/9] Update waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md Updating to remove the end user control (as we took that away in 2004, now folks should use local GP). Additionally, made a few small tweaks to add clarity. --- .../update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md | 7 ++----- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md index e9be73508c..1faec0a499 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md @@ -52,10 +52,7 @@ The Semi-Annual Channel is the default servicing channel for all Windows 10 devi >[!IMPORTANT] >Due to [naming changes](waas-overview.md#naming-changes), older terms like CB and CBB might still be displayed in some of our products, such as in Group Policy. If you encounter these terms, "CB" refers to the Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)--which is no longer used--while "CBB" refers to the Semi-Annual Channel. -**To assign a single devices locally to the Semi-Annual Channel** - -1. Go to **Settings** > **Update & security** > **Windows Update** > **Advanced options**. -2. Select **Defer feature updates**. +Note: Devices will automatically recieve updates from the Semi-Annual Channel, unless they are configured to recieve preview updates through the Windows Insider Program. **To assign devices to the Semi-Annual Channel by using Group Policy** @@ -164,7 +161,7 @@ During the life of a device, it might be necessary or desirable to switch betwee ## Block user access to Windows Update settings In Windows 10, administrators can control user access to Windows Update. -By enabling the Group Policy setting under **Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows update\Remove access to use all Windows update features**, administrators can disable the "Check for updates" option for users. Any background update scans, downloads and installations will continue to work as configured. +By enabling the Group Policy setting under **Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows update\Remove access to use all Windows update features**, administrators can disable the "Check for updates" option for users. Any background update scans, downloads and installations will continue to work as configured. This is not recommended if you have configured the device to "notify" to download or install as this policy will prevent the end user from being able to do so. >[!NOTE] > In Windows 10, any Group Policy user configuration settings for Windows Update were deprecated and are no longer supported on this platform. From d443aeeaff93d40eec716483324c41a58e70dd35 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arcarley <52137849+arcarley@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:06:20 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 5/9] Update policy-csp-update.md Updating the "Update/detectionfrequency" policy and updating the "Update/PauseFeatureUpdatesStartTime" + "Update/PauseQualityUpdatesStartTime" policy --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md index 6fd1fa0e3a..6e320ee2b6 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md @@ -1925,7 +1925,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Added in Windows 10, version 1703. Specifies the scan frequency from every 1 - 22 hours. Default is 22 hours. +Added in Windows 10, version 1703. Specifies the scan frequency from every 1 - 22 hours with a random variant of 0 - 4 hours. Default is 22 hours. This policy should only be enabled when Update/UpdateServiceUrl is configured to point the device at a WSUS server rather than Micorosft Update. @@ -2985,7 +2985,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Added in Windows 10, version 1703. Specifies the date and time when the IT admin wants to start pausing the Feature Updates. +Added in Windows 10, version 1703. Specifies the date and time when the IT admin wants to start pausing the Feature Updates. When this policy is configured, Feature Updates will be paused for 35 days from the specified start date. Value type is string (yyyy-mm-dd, ex. 2018-10-28). Supported operations are Add, Get, Delete, and Replace. @@ -3114,7 +3114,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values: -Added in Windows 10, version 1703. Specifies the date and time when the IT admin wants to start pausing the Quality Updates. +Added in Windows 10, version 1703. Specifies the date and time when the IT admin wants to start pausing the Quality Updates. When this policy is configured, Quality Updates will be paused for 35 days from the specified start date. Value type is string (yyyy-mm-dd, ex. 2018-10-28). Supported operations are Add, Get, Delete, and Replace. From 7c76ef22372cc334845a5f30e110373c2134462a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jaime Ondrusek Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:41:23 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 6/9] Update waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md --- .../update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md index 1faec0a499..7ef3e063d9 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md @@ -52,7 +52,8 @@ The Semi-Annual Channel is the default servicing channel for all Windows 10 devi >[!IMPORTANT] >Due to [naming changes](waas-overview.md#naming-changes), older terms like CB and CBB might still be displayed in some of our products, such as in Group Policy. If you encounter these terms, "CB" refers to the Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)--which is no longer used--while "CBB" refers to the Semi-Annual Channel. -Note: Devices will automatically recieve updates from the Semi-Annual Channel, unless they are configured to recieve preview updates through the Windows Insider Program. +>[!NOTE] +>Devices will automatically recieve updates from the Semi-Annual Channel, unless they are configured to recieve preview updates through the Windows Insider Program. **To assign devices to the Semi-Annual Channel by using Group Policy** @@ -96,7 +97,7 @@ For more information, see [Windows Insider Program for Business](waas-windows-in ## Block access to Windows Insider Program -To prevent devices in your enterprise from being enrolled in the Insider Program for early releases of Windows 10: +To prevent devices in your organization from being enrolled in the Insider Program for early releases of Windows 10: - Group Policy: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\\**Toggle user control over Insider builds** - MDM: Policy CSP - [System/AllowBuildPreview](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962%28v=vs.85%29.aspx#System_AllowBuildPreview) From 28333b1dc3f8a490585b7260cb8fa0cf50b33b57 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jaime Ondrusek Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:43:30 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 7/9] Update waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md --- .../update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md index 7ef3e063d9..703e8f93bf 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md @@ -162,10 +162,11 @@ During the life of a device, it might be necessary or desirable to switch betwee ## Block user access to Windows Update settings In Windows 10, administrators can control user access to Windows Update. -By enabling the Group Policy setting under **Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows update\Remove access to use all Windows update features**, administrators can disable the "Check for updates" option for users. Any background update scans, downloads and installations will continue to work as configured. This is not recommended if you have configured the device to "notify" to download or install as this policy will prevent the end user from being able to do so. + +Administrators can disable the "Check for updates" option for users by enabling the Group Policy setting under **Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows update\Remove access to use all Windows update features** . Any background update scans, downloads and installations will continue to work as configured. We don't recomment this setting if you have configured the device to "notify" to download or install as this policy will prevent the user from being able to do so. >[!NOTE] -> In Windows 10, any Group Policy user configuration settings for Windows Update were deprecated and are no longer supported on this platform. +> Starting with Windows 10, any Group Policy user configuration settings for Windows Update are no longer supported. ## Steps to manage updates for Windows 10 From cdbe03fc9274a84b2f5033cc4c72e7ea9afd419e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tina Burden Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:44:59 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 8/9] pencil edit --- windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md index 6e320ee2b6..ba082ff8ce 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update.md @@ -1925,7 +1925,7 @@ ADMX Info: -Added in Windows 10, version 1703. Specifies the scan frequency from every 1 - 22 hours with a random variant of 0 - 4 hours. Default is 22 hours. This policy should only be enabled when Update/UpdateServiceUrl is configured to point the device at a WSUS server rather than Micorosft Update. +Added in Windows 10, version 1703. Specifies the scan frequency from every 1 - 22 hours with a random variant of 0 - 4 hours. Default is 22 hours. This policy should only be enabled when Update/UpdateServiceUrl is configured to point the device at a WSUS server rather than Microsoft Update. From 326ac556774d0b5470b1f24fa573b5fa50f76f02 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tina Burden Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:49:31 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 9/9] pencil edit --- windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md b/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md index e6c548b1fb..93b16449ff 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/get-started-updates-channels-tools.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ We include information here about a number of different update types you'll hear - **Feature updates:** Released twice per year, during the first half and second half of each calendar year. Feature updates add new features and functionality to Windows 10. Because they are delivered frequently (rather than every 3-5 years), they are easier to manage. - **Quality updates:** Quality updates deliver both security and non-security fixes to Windows 10. Quality updates include security updates, critical updates, servicing stack updates, and driver updates. They are typically released on the second Tuesday of each month, though they can be released at any time. The second-Tuesday releases are the ones that focus on security updates. Quality updates are *cumulative*, so installing the latest quality update is sufficient to get all the available fixes for a specific Windows 10 feature update, including any out-of-band security fixes and any *servicing stack updates* that might have been released previously. -- **Servicing stack updates:** The "servicing stack" is the code component that actually installs Windows updates. From time to time, the servicing stack itself needs to be updated in order to function smoothly. If you don't install the latest servicing stack update, there's a risk that your device can't be updated with the latest Microsoft security fixes. Servicing stack updates are not necessarily included in *every* monthly quality update, and occasionally are released out of band to address a late-breaking issue. Always install the latest available quality update to catch any servicing stack updates that might have been released. The servicing stack also contains the "component-based servicing stack" (CBS), which is a key underlying component for several elements of Windows deployment, such as DISM, SFC, changing Windows features or roles, and repairing components. The CBS is a small component that typically does not have updates released every month. You can find a list of servicing stack updates at [Latest servicing stack updates](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/ADV990001). For more detail about servicing stack updates, see [Servicing stack updates](servicing-stack-updates.md). +- **Servicing stack updates:** The "servicing stack" is the code component that actually installs Windows updates. From time to time, the servicing stack itself needs to be updated in order to function smoothly. If you don't install the latest servicing stack update, there's a risk that your device can't be updated with the latest Microsoft security fixes. Servicing stack updates are not necessarily included in *every* monthly quality update, and occasionally are released out of band to address a late-breaking issue. Always install the latest available quality update to catch any servicing stack updates that might have been released. The servicing stack also contains the "component-based servicing stack" (CBS), which is a key underlying component for several elements of Windows deployment, such as DISM, SFC, changing Windows features or roles, and repairing components. The CBS is a small component that typically does not have updates released every month. You can find a list of servicing stack updates at [Latest servicing stack updates](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/security-guidance/advisory/ADV990001). For more detail about servicing stack updates, see [Servicing stack updates](servicing-stack-updates.md). - **Driver updates**: These are updates to drivers applicable to your devices. Driver updates are turned off by default in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), but for cloud-based update methods, you can control whether they are installed or not. - **Microsoft product updates:** These are updates for other Microsoft products, such as Office. You can enable or disable Microsoft updates by using policies controlled by various servicing tools.