From faadb2f3198fda3fce3e320e1c3318caec2986cc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2018 09:40:27 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] still more small fixes and updated TOC --- windows/deployment/TOC.md | 1 + windows/deployment/update/WIP4Biz-intro.md | 8 ++++---- .../update/waas-windows-insider-for-business.md | 15 ++++++++------- 3 files changed, 13 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/TOC.md b/windows/deployment/TOC.md index c2d63ceca8..df889e6bbf 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/TOC.md +++ b/windows/deployment/TOC.md @@ -224,6 +224,7 @@ ### [Manage device restarts after updates](update/waas-restart.md) ### [Manage additional Windows Update settings](update/waas-wu-settings.md) ### [Windows Insider Program for Business](update/waas-windows-insider-for-business.md) +#### [Introduction to the Windows Insider Program for Business](update/WIP4Biz-intro.md) #### [Windows Insider Program for Business Frequently Asked Questions](update/waas-windows-insider-for-business-faq.md) #### [Olympia Corp enrollment](update/olympia/olympia-enrollment-guidelines.md) ### [Change history for Update Windows 10](update/change-history-for-update-windows-10.md) diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/WIP4Biz-intro.md b/windows/deployment/update/WIP4Biz-intro.md index 4623481b66..08b8659f6e 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/WIP4Biz-intro.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/WIP4Biz-intro.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.sitesec: library author: jaimeo ms.localizationpriority: high ms.author: jaimeo -ms.date: 02/26/2018 +ms.date: 03/01/2018 --- # Introduction to the Windows Insider Program for Business @@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ Microsoft recommends that all organizations have at least a few devices enrolled The Windows Insider Program doesn't replace Semi-Annual Channel deployments in an organization. Rather, it provides IT Pros and other interested parties with pre-release Windows builds that they can test and ultimately provide feedback on to Microsoft. - +[![Illustration showing the Windows Insider PreviewFast Ring for exploration, the Slow Ring for validation, the Semi-Annual Channel Targeted ring for Pilot deployment, and the Semi-Annual Channel for broad deployment](images/WIP4Biz_deployment.png)](images/WIP4Biz_deployment.png)
+Windows 10 Insider Preview builds enable organizations to prepare sooner for Windows Semi-Annual releases and reduce the overall validation effort required with traditional deployments. ## Explore new Windows 10 features in Insider Previews @@ -57,8 +58,7 @@ Along with exploring new features, you also have the option to validate your app - Deploy Windows 10 Semi-Annual releases faster and more confidently - Maximize the 18-month support Window that comes with each Semi-Annual release. -[![Illustration showing the Windows Insider PreviewFast Ring for exploration, the Slow Ring for validation, the Semi-Annual Channel Targeted ring for Pilot deployment, and the Semi-Annual Channel for broad deployment](images/WIP4Biz_deployment.png)](images/WIP4Biz_deployment.png) -Windows 10 Insider Preview builds enable organizations to prepare sooner for Windows Semi-Annual releases and reduce the overall validation effort required with traditional deployments. + |Objective |Feature exploration| |---------|---------| diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-windows-insider-for-business.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-windows-insider-for-business.md index 261e6495d9..52a170184a 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-windows-insider-for-business.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-windows-insider-for-business.md @@ -66,17 +66,18 @@ Administrators can install and manage Insider Preview builds centrally across mu To register a domain, follow these steps: 1. **Register your domain with the Windows Insider Program** -Rather than have each user register individually for Insider Preview builds, administrators can simply [register their domain](https://insider.windows.com/for-business-organization-admin/) and control settings centrally.
**Note:** The signed-in user needs to be a **Global Administrator** of the Azure AD domain in order to be able to register the domain. +Rather than have each user register individually for Insider Preview builds, administrators can simply [register their domain](https://insider.windows.com/for-business-organization-admin/) and control settings centrally. ->[!Note] ->- Currently, the Windows Insider Program for Business supports [Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/active-directory-whatis)--but not on-premises Active Directory--as a corporate authentication method. ->- If your company has a paid subscription to Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Enterprise Mobility Suite, or other Microsoft services – you have a free subscription to Microsoft Azure Active Directory. This subscription can be used to create users for enrollment in the Windows Insider Program for Business. ->- If you do not have an AAD account, install Insider Preview builds on individual devices with a registered Microsoft account. - 2. **Apply Policies** Once you have registered your enterprise domain, you can control how and when devices receive Windows Insider Preview builds on their devices. See: [How to manage Windows 10 Insider Preview builds across your organization](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/update/waas-windows-insider-for-business). +>[!Note] +>- The signed-in user needs to be a **Global Administrator** of the Azure AD domain in order to be able to register the domain. +>- Currently, the Windows Insider Program for Business supports [Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory/active-directory-whatis)--but not on-premises Active Directory--as a corporate authentication method. +>- If your company has a paid subscription to Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Enterprise Mobility Suite, or other Microsoft services--you have a free subscription to Microsoft Azure Active Directory. This subscription can be used to create users for enrollment in the Windows Insider Program for Business. +>- If you do not have an AAD account, install Insider Preview builds on individual devices with a registered Microsoft account. + ### Install on a virtual machine This option enables you to run Insider Preview builds without changing the Windows 10 production build already running on a device. @@ -289,7 +290,7 @@ Windows Insiders are a part of a global community focused on innovation, creativ The Windows Insider program enables you to deepen connections to learn from peers and to connect to subject matter experts (inside Microsoft, Insiders in your local community and in another country) who understand your unique challenges, and who can provide strategic advice on how to maximize your impact. -Collaborate and learn from experts in the [WINDOWS INSIDER TECH COMMUNITY](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-Insider-Program/bd-p/WindowsInsiderProgram) +Collaborate and learn from experts in the [Windows Insider Tech Community](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-Insider-Program/bd-p/WindowsInsiderProgram) ## Additional help resources