From 502cced40c1564032ffceeb2d7aa7c12eb18aae6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:21:09 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] minor fixes --- windows/plan/windows-10-servicing-options.md | 11 +++++------ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/plan/windows-10-servicing-options.md b/windows/plan/windows-10-servicing-options.md index 8a2347918c..6ac55f7ffc 100644 --- a/windows/plan/windows-10-servicing-options.md +++ b/windows/plan/windows-10-servicing-options.md @@ -34,14 +34,13 @@ This new model uses simpler deployment methods, reducing the overall amount of e The concept of branching goes back many years, and represents how Windows has traditionally been written and serviced. Each release of Windows was from a particular branch of the Windows code, and updates would be made to that release for the lifecycle of that release. This concept still applies now with Windows 10, but is much more visible because it is incorporated directly into the servicing model. -With Windows 10, Microsoft has implemented the following new servicing options: - -![branches](images/branch.png) +Microsoft has implemented the following new servicing options in Windows 10: **Windows Insider Program**: To see new features before they are released, to provide feedback on those new features, and to initially validate compatibility with existing applications and hardware, a small number of PCs can leverage the Windows Insider Program branch. These are typically dedicated lab machines used for IT testing, secondary PCs used by IT administrators, and other non-critical devices.
**Current Branch (CB)**: For early adopters, IT teams, and other broader piloting groups, the Current Branch (CB) can be used to further validate application compatibility and newly-released features.
**Current Branch for Business (CBB)**. For the majority of people in an organization, the Current Branch for Business (CBB) allows for a staged deployment of new features over a longer period of time.
**Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB)**: For critical or specialized devices (for example, operation of factory floor machinery, point-of-sale systems, automated teller machines), the Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) provides a version of Windows 10 Enterprise that receives no new features, while continuing to be supported with security and other updates for a long time. (Note that the Long-Term Servicing Branch is a separate Windows 10 Enterprise image, with many in-box apps, including Microsoft Edge, Cortana, and Windows Store, removed.)
+![branches](images/branch.png) These servicing options provide pragmatic solutions to keep more devices more current in enterprise environments than was previously possible. Most organizations will leverage all of these choices, with the mix determined by how individual PCs are used. Some examples are shown in the table below: @@ -52,8 +51,8 @@ These servicing options provide pragmatic solutions to keep more devices more cu | Pharmaceuticals | <1% | 10% | 50% | 40% | | Consulting | 10% | 50% | 35% | 5% | | Software developer | 30% | 60% | 5% | 5% | - -Because every organization is different, the exact breakdown will vary even within a specific industry; these should be considered only examples, not specific recommendations. To determine the appropriate mix for a specific organization, profile how individual PCs are used within the organization, and target them with the appropriate branch. +
+Because every organization is different, the exact breakdown will vary even within a specific industry. The examples shown above should not be taken as specific recommendations. To determine the appropriate mix for a specific organization, profile how individual PCs are used within the organization, and target them with the appropriate branch. - Retailers often have critical devices (for example, point-of-sale systems) in stores which results in higher percentages of PCs on the Long-Term Servicing Branch. But those used by information workers in support of the retail operations would leverage Current Branch for Business to receive new features. @@ -67,7 +66,7 @@ Because every organization is different, the exact breakdown will vary even with Note that there are few, if any, scenarios where an entire organization would use the Long-Term Servicing Branch for all PCs – or even for a majority of them. -In addition to implementing these new servicing options, Microsoft streamlined the Windows product engineering and release cycle so that Microsoft can deliver new features, experiences, and functionality more quickly than ever. Microsoft also created new ways to deliver and install feature upgrades and servicing updates that simplify deployments and on-going management, broaden the base of employees who can be kept current with the latest Windows capabilities and experiences, and lower total cost of ownership. +With these new servicing options, Microsoft streamlined the Windows product engineering and release cycle so that Microsoft can deliver new features, experiences, and functionality more quickly than ever. Microsoft also created new ways to deliver and install feature upgrades and servicing updates that simplify deployments and on-going management, broaden the base of employees who can be kept current with the latest Windows capabilities and experiences, and lower total cost of ownership. Windows 10 enables organizations to fulfill the desire to provide users with the latest features while balancing the need for manageability and cost control. To keep pace with technology, there are good business reasons to keep a significant portion of your enterprise's devices *current* with the latest release of Windows. From a3df99fa4415415ea4575c5a1a2fbbfe93305087 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:19:40 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] updated changelog --- .../change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md | 6 ++++++ .../change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md | 7 +++++++ 2 files changed, 13 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md b/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md index 603af6fbde..70d3844c1a 100644 --- a/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md @@ -12,6 +12,12 @@ author: jdeckerMS This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Manage and update Windows 10](index.md) documentation for [Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile](../index.md). +## July 2016 + +| New or changed topic | Description | +| ---|---| +| [Windows 10 servicing options](introduction-to-windows-10-servicing.md) | Added detailed content on servicing branches, moved from [Windows 10 servicing overview](windows-10-servicing-options.md). | + ## June 2016 | New or changed topic | Description | diff --git a/windows/plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md b/windows/plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md index 4f0b96a684..72d9279a2f 100644 --- a/windows/plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md +++ b/windows/plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md @@ -13,6 +13,13 @@ author: TrudyHa This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Plan for Windows 10 deployment](index.md) documentation for [Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile](../index.md). +## July 2016 + + +| New or changed topic | Description | +|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| +| [Windows 10 servicing overview](windows-10-servicing-options.md) | Content on this page was summarized. Detailed content about servicing branches was moved to the [Windows 10 servicing options](introduction-to-windows-10-servicing) page.| + ## May 2016 From 8f1b6eeeb8772733cd43c45457bc85372bfe3130 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:53:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] updated changelog --- .../manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md | 2 +- .../plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md b/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md index 70d3844c1a..fe90ebb58f 100644 --- a/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Manage and update Windows 10](in | New or changed topic | Description | | ---|---| -| [Windows 10 servicing options](introduction-to-windows-10-servicing.md) | Added detailed content on servicing branches, moved from [Windows 10 servicing overview](windows-10-servicing-options.md). | +| [Windows 10 servicing options](introduction-to-windows-10-servicing.md) | Added detailed content on servicing branches, moved from [Windows 10 servicing overview](../plan/windows-10-servicing-options.md). | ## June 2016 diff --git a/windows/plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md b/windows/plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md index 72d9279a2f..51c36c6953 100644 --- a/windows/plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md +++ b/windows/plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Plan for Windows 10 deployment]( | New or changed topic | Description | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| -| [Windows 10 servicing overview](windows-10-servicing-options.md) | Content on this page was summarized. Detailed content about servicing branches was moved to the [Windows 10 servicing options](introduction-to-windows-10-servicing) page.| +| [Windows 10 servicing overview](windows-10-servicing-options.md) | Content on this page was summarized. Detailed content about servicing branches was moved to the [Windows 10 servicing options](../manage/introduction-to-windows-10-servicing.md) page. | ## May 2016