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- Windows Sun Valley
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## Windows Sun Valley deployment considerations
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To successfully deploy the Windows Sun Valley operating system in your organization, ...
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## Windows Sun Valley deployment planning
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Consider using the following process to deploy Windows Sun Valley to existing devices:
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1. Preview Windows Sun Valley and create a deployment plan.
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2. Test critical applications and management policies.
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3. Update devices to the latest release of Windows 10.
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4. Verify that devices meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Sun Valley.
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5. Update deployment tools and infrastructure.
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6. Update qualifying devices to Windows Sun Valley.
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## See also
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[Windows Sun Valley deployment planning](/windows/deployment/windows-sv-deploy).
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This article provides an introduction to Windows Sun Valley, the next client release of Windows.
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This article provides an introduction to Windows Sun Valley, the next client release of Windows. Windows Sun Valley is a newly designed Windows client operating system due to be released later in 2021. It is fresh and light, yet familiar to those who use Windows today. The goal of this release is to be the most reliable, secure, connected, and performant OS release ever.
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## What is Windows Sun Valley?
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Windows Sun Valley is a newly designed Windows client operating system due to be released later in 2021. It is fresh and light, yet familiar to those who use Windows today. The goal of this release is to be the most reliable, secure, connected, and performant OS release ever.
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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 lifecycle
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## Windows Sun Valley lifecycle
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### Updates
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Windows Sun Valley feature updates will be released once per year in the second half of the year. Quality updates will be released each month on the second Tuesday of the month.
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Windows Sun Valley feature updates will be released once per year in the second half of the year. Quality updates will be released each month on the second Tuesday of the month.
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Microsoft will continue to provide one cumulative package that includes all latest cumulative updates (LCUs) and servicing stack updates (SSUs), if applicable, for Windows Sun Valley. This will be provided as a single package to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Catalog, and have them orchestrated on the device. This capability is also the default for devices using Windows Update.
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Microsoft will continue to provide one cumulative package that includes all latest cumulative updates (LCUs) and servicing stack updates (SSUs), if applicable, for Windows Sun Valley. This will be provided as a single package to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Catalog, and have them orchestrated on the device. This capability is also the default for devices using Windows Update.
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### Servicing
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Windows Sun Valley annual releases are supported for 24 months for the following editions:
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Windows Sun Valley annual releases are supported for 24 months for the following editions:
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- Home
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- Home
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- Pro
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Windows Sun Valley annual releases are supported for 36 months for the following editions:
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Windows Sun Valley annual releases are supported for 36 months for the following editions:
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- Enterprise
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- Enterprise
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- Education
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### Feature and application lifecycle
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Most features and applications that are included with Windows 10 will be available on Windows Sun Valley. For information about features that are deprecated or work differently on Windows Sun Valley, see [article link here].
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## Windows 10 lifecycle
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## Windows 10 lifecycle
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Starting with Windows 10, version 21H2, Windows 10 will receive only quality updates on the second Tuesday of the month. Windows 10 will be supported with security updates until October 2025.
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Starting with Windows 10, version 21H2, Windows 10 will receive only quality updates on the second Tuesday of the month. Windows 10 will be supported with security updates until October 2025.
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## OS management in a mixed environment
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## Management and tools
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Windows Sun Valley is based on the same foundation as Windows 10. You can use your current management tools and processes to manage quality updates for both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley, in addition to using them to move between the two products.
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Windows Sun Valley is based on the same foundation as Windows 10. You can use your current management tools and processes to manage quality updates for both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley, in addition to using them to move between the two products.
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## Deploy Windows Sun Valley
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Consider using the following process to deploy Windows Sun Valley to existing devices:
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4. Verify that devices meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Sun Valley.
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5. Update deployment tools and infrastructure.
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6. Update qualifying devices to Windows Sun Valley.
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For more information, see [Windows Sun Valley deployment planning](/windows/deployment/windows-sv-deploy).
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## Manage Windows Sun Valley
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With Windows 10, Microsoft forced me to make significant changes to my IT processes, management approach and tooling, what will this new version require me to change? Windows SV is based on the same foundation of Windows 10, so it will support the same management tools that you use today with Windows 10.
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## Hardware compatibility
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## Hardware compatibility
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Most accessories and associated software that worked with Windows 10 are expected to work with Windows Sun Valley. Check with your accessory manufacturer for specific details.
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Most accessories and associated software that worked with Windows 10 are expected to work with Windows Sun Valley. Check with your accessory manufacturer for specific details.
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Microsoft is committed to ensuring your Windows 10 applications work on Windows Sun Valley. If you have App Assure, Microsoft will help you fix any issues at no cost. App Assure is free for organizations with 150 or more seats. For more information on eligibility requirements, see [article link here].
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Microsoft is committed to ensuring your Windows 10 applications work on Windows Sun Valley. If you have App Assure, Microsoft will help you fix any issues at no cost. App Assure is free for organizations with 150 or more seats. For more information on eligibility requirements, see [article link here].
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Most features and applications that are included with Windows 10 will be available on Windows Sun Valley. For information about features that are deprecated or work differently on Windows Sun Valley, see [article link here].
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## Licensing
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## Licensing
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There are no unique licensing requirements for Windows Sun Valley beyond what is required for Windows 10 devices.
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Microsoft 365 licenses that include Windows licenses will permit you to run Windows Sun Valley on supported devices.
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Microsoft 365 licenses that include Windows licenses will permit you to run Windows Sun Valley on supported devices.
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If you have a volume license, it will equally cover Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices before and after upgrade.
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If you have a volume license, it will equally cover Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices before and after upgrade.
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[Get started with Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-get-started.md)
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