diff --git a/devices/surface/TOC.md b/devices/surface/TOC.md index eff3b9bb69..aa9fee3d31 100644 --- a/devices/surface/TOC.md +++ b/devices/surface/TOC.md @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ # [Surface](index.md) ## [Deploy Surface devices](deploy.md) +### [Long-Term Servicing Branch for Surface devices](ltsb-for-surface.md) ### [Deploy Windows 10 to Surface devices with MDT](deploy-windows-10-to-surface-devices-with-mdt.md) ### [Upgrade Surface devices to Windows 10 with MDT](upgrade-surface-devices-to-windows-10-with-mdt.md) ### [Customize the OOBE for Surface deployments](customize-the-oobe-for-surface-deployments.md) @@ -21,5 +22,6 @@ ### [Unenroll Surface devices from SEMM](unenroll-surface-devices-from-semm.md) ## [Surface Diagnostic Toolkit](surface-diagnostic-toolkit.md) ## [Surface Data Eraser](microsoft-surface-data-eraser.md) +## [Change history for Surface documentation](change-history-for-surface.md) diff --git a/devices/surface/advanced-uefi-security-features-for-surface-pro-3.md b/devices/surface/advanced-uefi-security-features-for-surface-pro-3.md index 7b231f3562..6caa1ce23a 100644 --- a/devices/surface/advanced-uefi-security-features-for-surface-pro-3.md +++ b/devices/surface/advanced-uefi-security-features-for-surface-pro-3.md @@ -28,7 +28,8 @@ To update the UEFI on Surface Pro 3, you can download and install the Surface UE ## Manually configure additional security settings ->**Note:**  To enter firmware setup on a Surface device, begin with the device powered off, press and hold the **Volume Up** button, then press and release the **Power** button, then release the **Volume Up** button after the device has begun to boot. +>[!NOTE] +>To enter firmware setup on a Surface device, begin with the device powered off, press and hold the **Volume Up** button, then press and release the **Power** button, then release the **Volume Up** button after the device has begun to boot. After the v3.11.760.0 UEFI update is installed on a Surface device, an additional UEFI menu named **Advanced Device Security** becomes available. If you click this menu, the following options are displayed: diff --git a/devices/surface/change-history-for-surface.md b/devices/surface/change-history-for-surface.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6128cfbbfa --- /dev/null +++ b/devices/surface/change-history-for-surface.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +--- +title: Change history for Surface documentation (Windows 10) +description: This topic lists new and updated topics in the Surface documentation library. +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +author: jdeckerMS +--- + +# Change history for Surface documentation + +This topic lists new and updated topics in the Surface documentation library. + +## October 2016 + +| New or changed topic | Description | +| --- | --- | +| [Long-term servicing branch for Surface devices](ltsb-for-surface.md) | New | + + + + +  \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/devices/surface/deploy.md b/devices/surface/deploy.md index 517aca2f0b..03cdc49f49 100644 --- a/devices/surface/deploy.md +++ b/devices/surface/deploy.md @@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ Get deployment guidance for your Surface devices including information about MDT | Topic | Description | | --- | --- | +| [Long-Term Servicing Branch for Surface devices](ltsb-for-surface.md) | Explains that LTSB is not supported for general-purpose Surface devices and should be used for specialized devices only. | | [Deploy Windows 10 to Surface devices with MDT](deploy-windows-10-to-surface-devices-with-mdt.md) | Walk through the recommended process of how to deploy Windows 10 to your Surface devices with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.| | [Upgrade Surface devices to Windows 10 with MDT](upgrade-surface-devices-to-windows-10-with-mdt.md)| Find out how to perform a Windows 10 upgrade deployment to your Surface devices. | | [Customize the OOBE for Surface deployments](customize-the-oobe-for-surface-deployments.md)| Walk through the process of customizing the Surface out-of-box experience for end users in your organization.| diff --git a/devices/surface/index.md b/devices/surface/index.md index 1b70df3e57..4843bb6970 100644 --- a/devices/surface/index.md +++ b/devices/surface/index.md @@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ For more information on planning for, deploying, and managing Surface devices in | [Surface Enterprise Management Mode](surface-enterprise-management-mode.md) | See how this feature of Surface devices with Surface UEFI allows you to secure and manage firmware settings within your organization. | | [Surface Diagnostic Toolkit](surface-diagnostic-toolkit.md) | Find out how you can use the Microsoft Surface Diagnostic Toolkit to test the hardware of your Surface device. | | [Surface Data Eraser](microsoft-surface-data-eraser.md) | Find out how the Microsoft Surface Data Eraser tool can help you securely wipe data from your Surface devices. | +| [Change history for Surface documentation](change-history-for-surface.md) | This topic lists new and updated topics in the Surface documentation library. | diff --git a/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md b/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e4f9a7c769 --- /dev/null +++ b/devices/surface/ltsb-for-surface.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +--- +title: Long-Term Servicing Branch for Surface devices (Surface) +description: LTSB is not supported for general-purpose Surface devices and should be used for specialized devices only. +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.pagetype: surface, devices +ms.sitesec: library +author: jdeckerMS +--- + +# Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) for Surface devices + + +General-purpose Surface devices running Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) are not supported. As a general guideline, if a Surface device runs productivity software, such as Microsoft Office, it is a general-purpose device that does not qualify for LTSB and should instead run Current Branch (CB) or Current Branch for Business (CBB). + +>[!NOTE] +>For more information about the servicing branches, see [Overview of Windows as a service](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/manage/waas-overview). + +LTSB prevents Surface devices from receiving critical Windows 10 feature updates and certain non-security servicing updates. Customers with poor experiences using Surface devices in the LTSB configuration will be instructed to upgrade to CB or CBB. Furthermore, the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition removes core features of Surface devices, including seamless inking and touch-friendly applications. It does not contain key in-box applications including Microsoft Edge, OneNote, Calendar or Camera. Therefore, productivity is impacted and functionality is limited. LTSB is not supported as a suitable servicing solution for general-purpose Surface devices. + +General-purpose Surface devices are intended to run CB or CBB to receive full servicing and firmware updates and forward compatibility with the introduction of new Surface features. With CB, feature updates are available as soon as Microsoft releases them. Customers in the CBB servicing model receive the same build of Windows 10 as those in CB, at a later date. + +Surface devices in specialized scenarios – such as PCs that control medical equipment, point-of-sale systems, and ATMs – may consider the use of LTSB. These special-purpose systems typically perform a single task and do not require feature updates as frequently as other devices in the organization. + + + + + +## Related topics + +- [Surface TechCenter](https://technet.microsoft.com/windows/surface) + +- [Surface for IT pros blog](http://blogs.technet.com/b/surface/) + + + +  + +  + + + + +