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This article provides guidance to help you plan for Windows Sun Valley in your organization.
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Since Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, you can utilize the same deployment capabilities, scenarios, and tools—as well as the same basic deployment and servicing strategy. At a high level, this strategy should include the following steps:
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- Create a deployment plan.
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- Define readiness criteria.
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- Evaluate current infrastructure and tools.
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- Determine application readiness.
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- Define your servicing strategy.
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- [Create a deployment plan](/windows/deployment/update/create-deployment-plan)
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- [Define readiness criteria](/windows/deployment/update/plan-define-readiness)
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- [Evaluate infrastructure and tools](/windows/deployment/update/eval-infra-tools)
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- [Determine application readiness](/windows/deployment/update/plan-determine-app-readiness)
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- [Define your servicing strategy](/windows/deployment/update/plan-define-strategy)
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Most organizations will have a mix of Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices side-by-side as they integrate the upgrade into their environments. As such, there are unique yet largely familiar considerations to take into account when planning your deployments.
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If you are looking for ways to optimize your approach to deploying Windows Sun Valley, or if deploying a new version of an operating system is not a familiar process for you, some additional items to consider are provided below.
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## Upgrade eligibility
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## Determining eligibility
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As a first step, you will need to know which of your current PCs meet the Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements. Detailed requirements can be found [here](windows-sv-requirements.md). However, in general you should expect that if your devices were purchased within the last 18-24 months, they will be able to run Windows Sun Valley.
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As a first step, you will need to know which of your current devices meet the Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements. Detailed requirements can be found at [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md). In general, you should expect that a device purchased in the last 18-24 months will be able to run Windows Sun Valley.
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Analysis tools will be developed and made available to validate devices against the Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements. A standalone tool is planned, and upgrade eligibility will also be integrated into your existing enterprise deployment tools.
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Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices against the Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements. When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, end users running Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations will be able to use the **PC Health Check** app to determine their eligibility for Windows Sun Valley. End users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they are eligible for the upgrade.
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When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, end users running Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations can use the PC Health Check app to determine their eligibility for Windows Sun Valley. End users running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT administrators to let them know when they are eligible for the upgrade. [LINK NEEDED]() has been developed for this purpose.
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For organizations with investments in enterprise deployment tools, analytics functionality will be available to evaluate device readiness, including Endpoint Analytics and Update Compliance. Microsoft is also sharing information with independent sofware vendors to enable their tools to support analytics for Windows Sun Valley.
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Enterprise organizations looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint Analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows Sun Valley is generally available. Microsoft is also working with software vendor partners to facilitate Windows Sun Valley device readiness into their solutions.
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## Windows Sun Valley availability
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As with Windows 10, the availability of Windows Sun Valley will vary depending on whether the device is unmanaged and receives updates from Windows Update, or a device is managed using tools operated by an IT administrator.
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##### Unmanaged devices
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For unmanaged devices, most eligible devices purchased after June of 2021 will be offered the Windows Sun Valley upgrade in October of 2021. Messaging on new devices will vary by PC manufacturer, but users will see labels such as **This PC will upgrade to Windows Sun Valley once available** on products that are available for purchase.
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> [!NOTE]
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> New devices purchased after October 2021 will see the Windows Sun Valley offer during the out of box experience (OOBE), or they will already be upgraded to Windows Sun Valley.
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After General Availability (GA) date for Windows Sun Valley, the OS upgrade will be available to eligible devices that use Windows Update. The upgrade will be available first to seekers, then as part of Microsoft's intelligent rollout process. The Windows Update Settings page will confirm when a device is eligible, and users can choose whether or not to upgrade.
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Just like Windows 10, the machine learning based [intelligent rollout](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-windows-10-update/ba-p/877860) process will be leveraged when rolling out upgrades. Machine learning uses a combination of testing, close partner engagement, feedback, diagnostic data, and real-life insights to manage quality. This improves the update experience and ensures that devices first nominated for updates are those likely to have a seamless experience. Devices that might have compatibility issues with the upgrade get the benefit of resolving these issues before the upgrade is offered.
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Windows Sun Valley will be offered to eligible Windows 10 devices beginning the last quarter of calendar year 2021. The availability of Windows Sun Valley will vary according to a device's hardware and whether or not the device receives updates directly or from a management solution that is maintained by an IT administrator.
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##### Managed devices
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The right time to upgrade will be different for each organization and environment. You can choose between Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10, and decide when the time is right to integrate Window Sun Valley into your environment. Initially, it is expected that many organizations will operate with a mix of Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley.
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Managed devices are devices that are under organization control. For example: devices managed by Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) or another endpoint management solution.
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You can deploy the Windows Sun Valley upgrade to eligible devices using your existing management tools beginning at GA. If you use Windows Update for Business (WUfB), you will have the additional benefit of two safety nets: offering blocks on non-eligible devices that do not meet the hardware requirements, and Safeguard holds. Safeguard holds will function for Windows Sun Valley devices the same way that they do for Windows 10. Administrators will have access to information on which Safeguard holds are preventing individual devices from taking the upgrade to Windows Sun Valley.
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If you manage devices on behalf of your organization, you will be able to upgrade eligible devices to Windows Sun Valley using your existing deployment and management tools when the upgrade reaches general availability. Organizations that use Windows Update for Business will have additional benefits, such as:
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- Blocking the upgrade on non-eligible devices.
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- Additional insight into safeguard holds. While safeguard holds will function for Windows Sun Valley devices just as they do for Windows 10 today, administrators using Windows Update for Business will have access to information on which safeguard holds are preventing individual devices from taking the upgrade to Windows Sun Valley.
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> [!NOTE]
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> If you use WUfB to manage feature update deployments today, you will need to leverage the **Target Version** policy rather than **Feature Update deferrals** to move from Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley. Deferrals are great for quality updates or to move to newer versions of the same product (Windows 10 to Windows 10), but they cannot migrate a devices between products (Windows 10 to Windows Sun Valley). <br>
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> Additionally, Windows Sun Valley has a new end user license agreement (EULA). If you are deploying with WUfB **Target Version** or with WSUS, you are accepting this new EULA on behalf of the end users within your organization.
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> Additionally, Windows Sun Valley has a new end user license agreement. If you are deploying with Windows Update for Business **Target Version** or with Windows Server Update Services, you are accepting this new end user license agreements on behalf of the end users within your organization.
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Additional considerations:
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- Windows 10 Pro or higher can upgrade for free using existing management tools.
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- Devices running Windows 10 Pro or higher can upgrade for free using existing management tools.
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- Devices running S mode will first need to switch out of S mode because it is not supported on Windows Sun Valley.
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- Downgrade rights are available with Windows Sun Valley Pro OEM licensed devices and with Microsoft Volume Licensing, where the licensing agreement permits it.
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- You can downgrade to any version of Windows Pro that has not reached its end of support date.
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## Availability and upgrade path
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##### Unmanaged devices
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As previously mentioned, the Windows Sun Valley upgrade offer will begin for eligible devices at GA in October of 2021. This is true for existing eligible devices as well as for new devices.
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Unmanaged devices are those that are not managed by an IT administrator on behalf of an organization. For operating system (OS) deployment, these devices are not subject to organizational policies that manage upgrades or updates.
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To preview Windows Sun Valley, you can join the [Windows Insider Program](https://insider.windows.com/for-business) (WIP). This enables you to begin validating Windows Sun Valley, and to explore new features as they’re being created. As a WIP participant in the [Release Preview Channel](/windows-insider/business/validate-Release-Preview-Channel), Windows Sun Valley will be available to you in the summer of 2021, well ahead of the October GA date.
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You can deploy directly from the Windows Insider Pre-release category in WSUS in a variety of ways:
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1. Configure Manage Preview Builds to **Release Preview** with WUfB.
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2. Leverage Windows Virtual Devices or Cloud PC* (check if this will be announced when this paper goes out) and Azure Marketplace images.
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3. Download and deploy ISOs from Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program ISO Download page.
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Regardless of which way you choose to deploy, you have the benefit of free Microsoft support when validating a pre-release. Just go to [Support for business](http://support.microsoft.com/supportforbusiness/productselection?sapId=39fc4a93-68cd-5a19-f91b-f0b349a098f3) and submit your support case. This is free for any Microsoft commercial customer deploying Windows 10 version 21H2 or Windows Sun Valley 21H2 pre-release bits after the commercial preview date in the summer of 2021.
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Unmanaged eligible devices running Windows 10 that were purchased after June 2021 will be offered the Windows Sun Valley upgrade in the last quarter of the 2021 calendar year. Messaging on new devices will vary by PC manufacturer, but users will see labels such as **This PC will upgrade to Windows Sun Valley once available** on products that are available for purchase.
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## Quality updates
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> [!NOTE]
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> New devices purchased after October 2021 will see the Windows Sun Valley offer during the out of box experience (OOBE), or they will already be upgraded to Windows Sun Valley.
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- Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices will receive regular monthly quality updates.
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- Windows Sun Valley devices will receive a single feature update annually, a change from the twice per year of Windows 10.
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- Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 that do not meet Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, as well as incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support your ongoing deployments of Microsoft 365.
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The Windows Sun Valley upgrade will be available initially on eligible, unmanaged devices to users who manually seek the upgrade through Windows Update. As with all Microsoft Update managed devices, the **Windows Update Settings** page will confirm when a device is eligible, and users can upgrade if they choose to.
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## Servicing duration
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Just like Windows 10, the machine learning based [intelligent rollout](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-windows-10-update/ba-p/877860) process will be leveraged when rolling out upgrades. Machine learning uses a combination of testing, close partner engagement, feedback, diagnostic data, and real-life insights to manage quality. This improves the update experience and ensures that devices first nominated for updates are those likely to have a seamless experience. Devices that might have compatibility issues with the upgrade get the benefit of resolving these issues before the upgrade is offered.
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Along with end user experience and security improvements, Windows Sun Valley introduces enhancements to our servicing approach based on your suggestions and feedback.
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## Windows Sun Valley readiness considerations
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Windows 10 feature updates are released twice yearly via the Semi-Annual Channel. They are serviced with monthly quality updates for 18 or 30 months from the date of the release, depending on the lifecycle policy. Windows Sun Valley will have an annual feature update cadence, targeted for release in the second half of the calendar year:
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The recommended method for organizations to determine if their infrastructure, deployment processes, and management tools are ready for Windows Sun Valley is to join the [Windows Insider Program for Business](https://insider.windows.com/for-business). As a participant in the [Release Preview Channel](/windows-insider/business/validate-Release-Preview-Channel), you can validate that your devices and applications work as expected, and explore new features in details.
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As you plan your endpoint management strategy for Windows Sun Valley, consider moving to cloud-based mobile device management (MDM), such as [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune). If a cloud-only approach isn't right for your organization just yet, you can still modernize and streamline essential pieces of your endpoint management strategy as follows:
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- Create a [cloud management gateway](/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/cmg/overview) (CMG) to manage Configuration Manager clients over the internet.
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- Attach your existing Configuration Management estate to the cloud with [tenant attach](/mem/configmgr/tenant-attach/device-sync-actions) so you can manage all devices from within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.
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- Use [co-management](/mem/configmgr/comanage/overview) to concurrently manage devices using both Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune, allowing you to take advantage of cloud-powered capabilities like [Conditional Access](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/overview).
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For more information on the benefits of these approaches, see [Cloud Attach Your Future: The Big 3](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/configuration-manager-blog/cloud-attach-your-future-part-ii-quot-the-big-3-quot/ba-p/1750664).
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The introduction of Windows Sun Valley is also a good time to review your hardware refresh plans and prioritize eligible devices to ensure an optimal experience for your users.
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## Servicing and support
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Along with end user experience and security improvements, Windows Sun Valley introduces enhancements to Microsoft's servicing approach based on your suggestions and feedback.
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Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices will receive regular monthly quality updates to provide security updates and bug fixes. However, Windows Sun Valley devices will receive a single feature update annually, targeted for release in the second half of each calendar year.
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- Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro for Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will receive 24 months of support from the date of release.
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- Enterprise and Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will be supported for 36 months.
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- Enterprise and Education editions of Windows Sun Valley will be supported for 36 months from the date of release.
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THIS SECTION DOESNT EXIST: For more details on the lifecycle and servicing strategy for Windows Sun Valley, see [Windows lifecycle and servicing update overview]().
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When Windows Sun Valley reaches general availability, a consolidated Windows Sun Valley update history will be available on support.microsoft.com, similar to what is [available today for Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/windows-10-update-history-1b6aac92-bf01-42b5-b158-f80c6d93eb11). Similarly, the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) hub will offer quick access to Windows Sun Valley servicing announcements, known issues, and safeguard holds.
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Microsoft recognizes the importance that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows Sun Valley. Therefore, we have committed to supporting Windows 10 through October 14, 2025. For more information, see the [Windows release information]() page. This page also includes information for Windows 10 semi-annual channel and LTSC releases.
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A consolidated [update history]() is also available for every version of the Windows operating system. This information offers quick access to knowledge base articles for each monthly, optional, and out-of-band release. In addition to update highlights, you’ll find a list of improvements and fixes, a summary of any known issues, and details on how to get the update, including any prerequisites.
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It is important that organizations have adequate time to plan for Windows Sun Valley. Microsoft also recognizes that many organizations will have a mix of Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices across their ecosystem. Devices on in-service versions of Windows 10 that do not meet Windows Sun Valley hardware requirements will continue to receive monthly Windows 10 security updates through 2025, as well as incremental improvements to Windows 10 to support ongoing Microsoft 365 deployments. For more information, see the [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information) page, which offers information about Windows 10 semi-annual channel and LTSC releases.
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## Application compatibility
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Windows 10 upgrades have proven to be highly compatible, and that does not change with Windows Sun Valley. Microsoft's compatibility promise for Windows 10 that upgrades will preserve application compatibility is maintained for Windows Sun Valley. Windows Sun Valley comes with the same App Assure promise and commitment that you have known with Windows 10. Data from the App Assure program shows that Windows 10 compatibility rates are over 99.7% for our enterprise customers, including line of business apps. Windows Sun Valley has passed the same app compatibility validation requirements that are in place for Windows 10 feature and quality update releases.
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Microsoft's compatibility promise for Windows 10 is maintained for Windows Sun Valley. Data from the App Assure program shows that Windows 10 compatibility rates are over 99.7% for enterprise organizations, including line of business (LOB) apps. Microsoft remains committed to ensuring that the apps you rely upon continue to work as expected when you upgrade. Windows Sun Valley is subject to the same app compatibility validation requirements that are in place for Windows 10 today, and it is passing these requirements.
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#### App Assure and Test Base
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#### App Assure and Test Base for Microsoft 365
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If you run into compatibility issues or want to ensure that your organization's applications are compatible from day one, App Assure and Test Base for Microsoft 365 can help.
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With enrollment in the [App Assure](/windows/compatibility/app-assure) service, if you find any problems with an existing application as you migrate to Windows Sun Valley, Microsoft will help you remedy those application issues at no cost. Since 2018, App Assure has evaluated almost 800,000 apps, and subscriptions are free for eligible customers with 150+ seats.
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For software vendors and systems integrators, [Test Base for Microsoft 365](https://www.microsoft.com/testbase) (currently in public preview) is a service that allows you to validate your apps across a variety of Windows feature and quality updates and environments in a Microsoft-managed Azure environment. Enterprise organizations can also nominate their software vendors for participation by completing a short form.
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You might already be using App Assure and Test Base in your Windows 10 environment. Both of these tools will continue to function with Windows Sun Valley.
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With enrollment in the App Assure service, if you find any problems with an existing application as you migrate to Windows Sun Valley, Microsoft will help you remedy application issues at no cost. Since 2018, App Assure has evaluated almost 800,000 apps, and subscriptions are free for eligible customers with 150+ seats.
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If you’ve created your own applications, Test Base for Microsoft is a service that allows independent software vendors and commercial customers to validate their apps across a variety of updates and environments in a Microsoft managed Azure environment. Both services can be of benefit to you as you roll out Windows Sun Valley into your environment.
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## Next steps
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[Prepare for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-prepare.md)
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## Hardware requirements
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To install Windows Sun Valley, devices must meet the following specifications:
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To install or upgrade to Windows Sun Valley, devices must meet the following minimum hardware requirements:
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- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC; dual-core CPU or greater
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- Intel 8th generation, Intel Celeron N4000, Pentium N5000
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- AMD Ryzen gen 2 (Zen+), AMD 3xxx
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- Qualcomm 7c, 8c, 8cx
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- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a [compatible 64-bit processor](http://aka.ms/CPUlist) or system on a chip (SoC)
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- RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater
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- Storage: 64GB or greater available storage is required to install Windows Sun Valley
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- Additional storage space might be required to download updates and enable specific features
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- Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
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- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable
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- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
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- Display: High definition (720p) display, 9" or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel
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- Internet connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features.
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- Windows Sun Valley Home edition requires an Internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete device setup on first use.
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- RAM: 4 gigabyte (GB) or greater
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- Hard disk space: 64GB, 64-bit architecture
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- Graphics card: DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.x driver
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- Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip, UEFI support, Secure Boot capable
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- Display: 9" monitor size or greater with HD (1366 x 768) resolution or greater
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- Internet connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. It is required for the Home edition of Windows Sun Valley.
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For additional guidance, see [Determine eligibility](windows-sv-plan.md#determine-eligibility) NEED LINK.
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For additional guidance, see [Determine eligibility](windows-sv-plan.md#determine-eligibility).
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## Operating system requirements
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> S mode is not supported on Windows Sun Valley.
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> If you are running Windows in S mode, you will need to first [switch out of S mode](/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode) prior to upgrading. Switching a device out of Windows 10 in S mode also requires internet connectivity.
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## Feature-specific requirements
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Some features in Windows Sun Valley have requirements beyond those listed above. See the following list:
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- **5G support** requires 5G capable modem.
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- **Auto HDR** requires an HDR monitor.
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- **BitLocker to Go** requires a USB flash drive. This feature is available in Windows Pro and above editions.
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- **Client Hyper-V** requires a processor with second level address translation (SLAT) capabilities. This feature is available in Windows Pro editions and above.
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- **Cortana** requires a microphone and speaker and is currently available on Windows 11 for the Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States
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- **DirectStorage** requires 1TB or greater NVMe SSD to store and run games that uses the "Standard NVM Express Controller" driver and a DirectX12 Ultimate GPU
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- **DirectX 12 Ultimate** is available with supported games and graphics chips
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- **Presence** requires sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device
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- **Intelligent Video Conferencing** requires video camera, microphone and speaker (audio output)
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- **Multiple Voice Assistant** requires a microphone and speaker
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- **Snap** three column layouts require a screen that is 1920 effective pixels or greater in width
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- **Mute** and **unmute** from Taskbar requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute/unmute
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- **Spatial Sound** requires supporting hardware and software
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- **Microsoft Teams** requires video camera, microphone and speaker (audio output)
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- **Touch** requires a screen or monitor that supports multi-touch
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- **Two-factor authentication** requires use of PIN, biometric (fingerprint reader or illuminated infrared camera), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities
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- **Voice Typing** requires a PC with a microphone
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- **Wake on Voice** requires Modern Standby power model and microphone
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- **Wi-Fi 6E** requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router
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- **Windows Hello** requires a camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a PIN or portable Microsoft compatible security key
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- **Windows Projection** requires a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct
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- **Xbox** app requires an Xbox Live account, which is not available in all regions. Please go to the Xbox Live Countries and Regions page for the most up-to-date information on availability. Some features in the Xbox app will require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. See https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass to learn more about the pass.
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## Next steps
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[Plan to deploy Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md)<br>
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- Windows Sun Valley, version 21H2
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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.
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This article provides an introduction and answers some frequently asked questions about Windows Sun Valley, the next Windows client operating systgem release.
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Also see the following articles to learn about Windows Sun Valley:
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Also see the following articles to learn more about Windows Sun Valley:
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- [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md): Requirements to deploy Windows Sun Valley.
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- [Planning for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md): Information to help you create a Windows Sun Valley deployment plan.
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- [Planning for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md): Information to help you plan for Windows Sun Valley in your organizatioin.
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- [Prepare for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-prepare.md): Procedures to ensure readiness to deploy Windows Sun Valley.
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## Introduction
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Windows Sun Valley is the next evolution of Windows; the most significant update to the Windows operating system since Windows 10. It offers many innovations focused on enhancing end user productivity in a fresh experience that is flexible and fluid. Windows Sun Valley is designed to support today's hybrid work environment, and intended to be the most reliable, secure, connected, and performant Windows OS ever.
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This release is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so the investments you have made in tools for update and device management are carried forward. Windows Sun Valley also sustains the application compatibility promise we made with Windows 10. For Microsoft 365 customers seeking further assistance, FastTrack will continue to be available to support your efforts to adopt Windows Sun Valley.
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This release is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so the investments you have made in tools for update and device management are carried forward. Windows Sun Valley also sustains the application compatibility promise made with Windows 10, supplemented by programs like App Assure. For Microsoft 365 customers seeking further assistance, FastTrack will continue to be available to support your efforts to adopt Windows Sun Valley.
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## How to get Windows Sun Valley
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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.
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Windows Sun Valley will be delivered as an upgrade to eligible devices running Windows 10, beginning in the last quarter of the 2021 calendar year. Windows Sun Valley will also be available on new, eligible devices.
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For PCs that are managed by your organization and meet the eligibility requirements, Windows Sun Valley will be available through the same channels that you use for Windows 10 feature updates today. Existing deployment and management tools such as Windows Update for Business, Microsoft Endpoint Management, and Windows Autopilot can be used to deploy and manage Windows Sun Valley. Commercial organizations 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](windows-sv-prepare.md#management-tools).
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For administrators managing devices on behalf of their organization, Windows Sun Valley will be available through the same, familiar channels that you utilize today for Windows 10 feature updates. You will be able to use existing deployment and management tools, such as Windows Update for Business, Microsoft Endpoint Management, and Windows Autopilot. For more information, see [Plan for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md).
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For personal devices and other unmanaged PCs that meet the eligibility requirements, the Windows Sun Valley upgrade will be offered through Windows Update using Microsoft's [intelligent rollout](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/using-machine-learning-to-improve-the-windows-10-update/ba-p/877860) process. 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.
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For eligible PCs that are not managed by an organization, the Windows Sun Valley upgrade will be offered through Windows Update using Microsoft's intelligent rollout process to ensure a smooth upgrade experience. Windows Sun Valley will initially be offered to Windows 10 devices purchased after June 2021 that meet or exceed the minimum hardware requirements.
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If you are interested in testing Windows Sun Valley before general availability, you can join the Windows Insider Program or Windows Insider Program for Business [Release Preview Channel](/windows-insider/business/validate-Release-Preview-Channel). You can also preview Windows Sun Valley by 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).
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For more information about device eligibility, see [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md).
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For more information about eligibility to upgrade, see [Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md).
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For those interested in testing Windows Sun Valley before general availability, you can join the [Windows Insider Program](https://insider.windows.com) or [Windows Insider Program for Business](https://insider.windows.com/for-business). You can also preview Windows Sun Valley by 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).
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## Before you begin
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Many organizations will have a mixed environment of Windows Sun Valley and Windows 10 devices. The following is a quick summary of licensing, compatibility, management, and servicing considerations.
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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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#### Familiar processes
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Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so generally you can use the same tools and solutions you use today to deploy, manage, and secure Windows Sun Valley. Your current management tools and processes will work 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).
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Windows Sun Valley is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, so generally you can use the same tools and solutions you use today to deploy, manage, and secure Windows Sun Valley. Your current management tools and processes will work to manage monthly quality updates for both Windows 10 and Windows Sun Valley. For more information, see [Prepare for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-prepare.md).
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#### Servicing Windows Sun Valley
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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).
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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 from a consolidated Windows Sun Valley update history page.
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Like Windows 10, Windows Sun Valley will receive monthly quality updates. However, it will have an annual feature update cadence. 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 SV update history page at that time as well. For more information, see [Windows Sun Valley servicing](windows-sv-plan.md#windows-sun-valley-servicing).
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## Next steps
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[Windows Sun Valley requirements](windows-sv-requirements.md)<br>
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[Plan to deploy Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md)<br>
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[Plan for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-plan.md)<br>
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[Prepare for Windows Sun Valley](windows-sv-prepare.md)
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