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This article provides an introduction and answers some frequently asked questions about Windows Sun Valley, the next client release of Windows.
The following articles are available to learn about Windows Sun Valley:
Also see the following articles to learn about Windows Sun Valley:
1. Windows Sun Valley overview (this article): An introduction and brief overview.
2. [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md): Requirements to deploy Windows Sun Valley.
3. [Planning for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md): Information to help you create a Windows Sun Valley deployment plan.
4. [Prepare for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-prepare.md): Procedures to ensure readiness to deploy Windows Sun Valley.
- [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md): Requirements to deploy Windows Sun Valley.
- [Planning for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md): Information to help you create a Windows Sun Valley deployment plan.
- [Prepare for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-prepare.md): Procedures to ensure readiness to deploy Windows Sun Valley.
## Introduction
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. Windows Sun Valley is designed to support today's flexible [hybrid work](https://pulse.microsoft.com/the-journey-to-the-new-normal-driving-innovation-and-productivity-in-a-hybrid-world/) environment and to be the most reliable, secure, connected, and performant OS release ever.
Windows Sun Valley is the next evolution of Windows; the most significant update to the Windows operating system since Windows 10. It offers a fresh experience that is flexible and fluid, designed to support today's hybrid work environment and to be the most reliable, secure, connected, and performant Windows OS ever.
Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so you can deploy, manage, and secure Windows Sun Valley using the same tools and solutions you use today.
Windows Sun Valley contains many innovations focused on enhancing end user productivity. It is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, ensuring that the investments you have made in tools for update and device management are carried forward. Windows Sun Valley provides the benefits that commercial organizations and IT pros need and rely upon every day: best-in-class security, simplified manageability, and high availability. It also sustains the application compatibility promise we made with Windows 10, supplemented by programs like App Assure in cases where additional support is needed.
All upgrades to Windows Sun Valley from Windows 10 will be free.
In summary, because Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, you can deploy, manage, and secure Windows SV using the same tools and solutions you use today. For Microsoft 365 customers seeking further assistance, FastTrack will continue to be available to support your efforts to adopt Windows SV.
## How to get Windows Sun Valley
Windows Sun Valley will delivered as an upgrade to devices running Windows 10, beginning in the first half of 2022. Windows Sun Valley will also be available on new, eligible devices.
- For PCs that are managed by your organization and meet requirements, the upgrade will be provided using the same processes that you use today for feature updates. For more information, see [Management tools](windows-sv-prepare.md#management-tools).
- For personal devices and other unmanaged PCs that meet requirements, the upgrade will be offered through Windows Update using [intelligent rollout](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-windows-10-update/ba-p/877860). Windows 10 devices purchased after June 2021 that meet or exceed the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Sun Valley will be offered the upgrade starting in October of 2021.
- You can get early access to test Windows Sun Valley by joining the the Windows Insider Program [Release Preview Channel](/windows-insider/business/validate-Release-Preview-Channel), or by enabling pre-release Windows 10 feature updates in Configuration Manager or Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Windows Sun Valley will be delivered as an upgrade to eligible devices running Windows 10 beginning in the first half of 2022. Windows Sun Valley will also be available on new, eligible devices.
For PCs that are managed by your organization and meet the eligibility requirements, Windows Sun Valley will be available through the same, familiar channels we utilize for Windows 10 feature updates today. You will be able to use existing deployment and management toolsets, such as Windows Update for Business, Microsoft Endpoint Management, and Windows Autopilot and those commercial customers running Pro, Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 10 will have control over when to upgrade their devices from Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley. For more information, see Management tools.
For personal devices and other unmanaged PCs that meet the eligibility requirements, the upgrade will be offered through Windows Update using our intelligent rollout process to ensure a smooth upgrade experience. Windows 10 devices purchased after June 2021 that meet or exceed the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Sun Valley will be offered the upgrade starting in October of 2021.
For those interested in testing Windows Sun Valley before general availability, we recommend joining the Windows Insider Program or Windows Insider Program for Business [Release Preview Channel](/windows-insider/business/validate-Release-Preview-Channel), or enabling pre-release Windows 10 feature updates in [Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](/mem/configmgr/core/servers/manage/pre-release-features) or [Windows Server Update Services](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/publishing-pre-release-windows-10-feature-updates-to-wsus/ba-p/845054) (WSUS).
For more information about eligibility to upgrade, see [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md).
## Before you begin
#### Licensing
There are no unique licensing requirements for Windows Sun Valley beyond what is required for Windows 10 devices.
Microsoft 365 licenses that include Windows 10 licenses will permit you to run Windows Sun Valley on supported devices.
Microsoft 365 licenses that include Windows 10 licenses will permit you to run Windows Sun Valley on supported devices. If you have a volume license, it will equally cover Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices before and after upgrade.
If you have a volume license, it will equally cover Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices before and after upgrade.
#### Compatibility
#### Rollback
Most accessories and associated drivers that worked with Windows 10 are expected to work with Windows Sun Valley. Check with your accessory manufacturer for specific details.
After you have upgraded to Windows Sun Valley, you have 10 days to use the rollback function if you wish to move back to Windows 10 while keeping your files and data. After the 10 day grace period, you will need to back up your data and perform a clean install to move back to Windows 10.
Windows Sun Valley also 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-prepare.md#application-compatibility).
## Compatibility
#### Familiar deployment process
Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so you can generally deploy, manage, and secure Sun Valley using the same tools and solutions you use today.
Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so you can generally use the same tools and solutions you use today to deploy, manage, and secure Windows Sun Valley. You can also use your current management tools, processes, and settings to manage monthly quality updates for both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley. For more information, see [Management tools](windows-sv-prepare.md#management-tools) and [Configurations](windows-sv-plan.md#configurations).
#### Management and tools
#### Servicing Windows Sun Valley
You can use your current management tools, processes, and settings to manage quality updates for both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley. For more information, see [Management tools](windows-sv-prepare.md#management-tools) and [Configurations](windows-sv-plan.md#configurations).
#### Hardware compatibility
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.
#### Application compatibility
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. Programs like App Assure and FastTrack for Microsoft M365 customers will continue to be available to support IT efforts to adopt and maintain Windows Sun Valley.
For more information, see [Application compatibility](windows-sv-prepare.md#application-compatibility)
## Windows Sun Valley servicing
For details about the Windows Sun Valley servicing cadence and lifecycle, see [Windows Sun Valley servicing](windows-sv-plan.md#windows-sun-valley-servicing).
## Windows 10 servicing
Windows 10 will continue to be supported with security updates until October 2025.
For more information, see [Windows 10 coexistence](windows-sv-plan.md#windows-10-coexistence).
Windows Sun Valley will have an annual feature update cadence and receive monthly quality updates. For details, see [Windows Sun Valley servicing](windows-sv-plan.md#windows-sun-valley-servicing). 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 available via a consolidated Windows Sun Valley update history page at that time as well.
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