Merge pull request #8928 from MicrosoftDocs/main

Publish 10/02/2023, 3:30 PM

.openpublishing.redirection.json

@@ -12724,6 +12724,16 @@
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       "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-group-policy",
       "redirect_document_id": false
+    },
+    {
+      "source_path": "windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades",
+      "redirect_document_id": false
+    },
+    {
+      "source_path": "windows/deployment/windows-10-media.md",
+      "redirect_url": "/licensing/",
+      "redirect_document_id": false
     }
   ]
 }

windows/client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-ddf.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ This article lists the OMA DM device description framework (DDF) files for vario
 
 As of December 2022, DDF XML schema was updated to include additional information such as OS build applicability. DDF v2 XML files for Windows 10 and Windows 11 are combined, and provided in a single download:
 
-- [DDF v2 Files, December 2022](https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/4/c/74c6daca-983e-4f16-964a-eef65b553a37/DDFv2December2022.zip)
+- [DDF v2 Files, September 2023](https://download.microsoft.com/download/0/e/c/0ec027e5-8971-49a2-9230-ec9352bc3ead/DDFv2September2023.zip)
 
 ## DDF v2 schema
 
@@ -582,6 +582,7 @@ DDF v2 XML schema definition is listed below along with the schema definition fo
 
 You can download the older DDF files for various CSPs from the links below:
 
+- [Download all the DDF files for Windows 10 and 11 December 2022](https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/4/c/74c6daca-983e-4f16-964a-eef65b553a37/DDFv2December2022.zip)
 - [Download all the DDF files for Windows 10, version 2004](https://download.microsoft.com/download/4/0/f/40f9ec45-3bea-442c-8afd-21edc1e057d8/Windows10_2004_DDF_download.zip)
 - [Download all the DDF files for Windows 10, version 1903](https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/F/0/6F019079-6EB0-41B5-88E8-D1CE77DBA27B/Windows10_1903_DDF_download.zip)
 - [Download all the DDF files for Windows 10, version 1809](https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/A/7/6A735141-5CFA-4C1B-94F4-B292407AF662/Windows10_1809_DDF_download.zip)

windows/deployment/do/delivery-optimization-endpoints.md

@@ -1,25 +1,24 @@
 ---
 title: Microsoft Connected Cache content and services endpoints
-description: List of fully qualified domain names, ports, and associated content types to use Delivery Optimization and Microsoft Connected Cache.
+description: List of fully qualified domain names, ports, and associated content used by Microsoft Connected Cache.
-ms.date: 03/31/2023
 ms.prod: windows-client
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.topic: reference
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
 author: cmknox
 ms.author: carmenf
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz
 ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/plan-design/hierarchy/microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Connected Cache on a Configuration Manager distribution point</a>		
+ms.date: 03/31/2023
 ---
 
 # Microsoft Connected Cache content and services endpoints
 
-_Applies to:_
-
-- Windows 11
-- Windows 10
-
 > [!NOTE]
 > All ports are outbound.
 

windows/deployment/do/delivery-optimization-proxy.md

@@ -1,25 +1,24 @@
 ---
 title: Using a proxy with Delivery Optimization
-manager: aaroncz
+description: Settings to use with various proxy configurations to allow Delivery Optimization to work in your environment.
-description: Settings to use with various proxy configurations to allow Delivery Optimization to work
 ms.prod: windows-client
-author: cmknox
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.author: carmenf
-ms.topic: article
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
+ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.collection: tier3
+author: cmknox
+ms.author: carmenf
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization target=_blank>Delivery Optimization</a>
+ms.date: 06/02/2023
 ---
 
 # Using a proxy with Delivery Optimization
 
-**Applies to:**
-
-- Windows 11
-- Windows 10
-
 When Delivery Optimization downloads content from HTTP sources, it uses the automatic proxy discovery capability of WinHttp to streamline and maximize the support for complex proxy configurations as it makes range requests from the content server. It does this by setting the **WINHTTP_ACCESS_TYPE_AUTOMATIC_PROXY** flag in all HTTP calls.
 
 Delivery Optimization provides a token to WinHttp that corresponds to the user that is signed in currently. In turn, WinHttp automatically authenticates the user against the proxy server set either in Internet Explorer or in the **Proxy Settings** menu in Windows.  

windows/deployment/do/delivery-optimization-test.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
 title: Testing Delivery Optimization
-description: Explanation of Delivery Optimization distributed cache and high-level design. Demonstrate how Delivery Optimization peer-to-peer works in different test scenarios.
+description: Explanation of Delivery Optimization distributed cache and high-level design. Demonstrate how Delivery Optimization peer-to-peer works in different scenarios.
-ms.date: 11/08/2022
 ms.prod: windows-client
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.topic: reference
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
 author: cmknox
 ms.author: carmenf
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz
 ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>	
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization target=_blank>Delivery Optimization</a>
+ms.date: 11/08/2022
 ---
 
 # Testing Delivery Optimization

windows/deployment/do/delivery-optimization-workflow.md

@@ -1,25 +1,25 @@
 ---
-title: Delivery Optimization client-service communication explained
+title: Delivery Optimization client-service communication
-manager: aaroncz
 description: Details of how Delivery Optimization communicates with the server when content is requested to download.
 ms.prod: windows-client
-author: cmknox
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.author: carmenf
-ms.topic: article
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
+ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.collection: tier3
+author: cmknox
+ms.author: carmenf
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization target=_blank>Delivery Optimization</a>	
+ms.date: 12/31/2017
 ---
 
 # Delivery Optimization client-service communication explained
 
-**Applies to**
+Delivery Optimization is a cloud-managed solution that uses peer-to-peer (P2P) and local caching to deliver software updates and apps to Windows clients across your network. This article describes details of how Delivery Optimization communicates with the server when content is requested to download.
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 ## Download request workflow
 
 This workflow allows Delivery Optimization to securely and efficiently deliver requested content to the calling device. Delivery Optimization uses content metadata to verify the content and to determine all available locations to pull content from.

windows/deployment/do/mcc-ent-edu-overview.md

@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
 ---
 title: MCC for Enterprise and Education Overview
-manager: aaroncz
+description: Overview, supported scenarios, and content types for Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education.
-description: Overview of Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education.
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
-ms.topic: article
+manager: aaroncz
-ms.date: 05/09/2023
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.collection: tier3
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education</a>	
+ms.date: 05/09/2023
 ---
 
 # Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education Overview
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > - Microsoft Connected Cache is currently a preview feature. For more information, see [Supplemental Terms of Use for Microsoft Azure Previews](https://azure.microsoft.com/support/legal/preview-supplemental-terms/).
 > - We're still accepting Enterprise and Education customers to join the early preview. To register your interest, fill out the survey located at [https://aka.ms/MSConnectedCacheSignup](https://aka.ms/MSConnectedCacheSignup).

windows/deployment/do/mcc-enterprise-appendix.md

@@ -1,17 +1,21 @@
 ---
-title: Appendix
+title: Appendix for MCC for Enterprise and Education
-manager: aaroncz
+description: This article contains reference information for Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education.
-description: Appendix on Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education.
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: reference
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.collection:
   - tier3
   - must-keep
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education</a>
+ms.date: 02/06/2023
 ---
 
 # Appendix

windows/deployment/do/mcc-enterprise-deploy.md

@@ -1,23 +1,24 @@
 ---
 title: Deploying your cache node
-manager: aaroncz
+description: How to deploy a Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education cache node from the Auzre portal.
-description: How to deploy a Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education cache node
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: article
+manager: aaroncz
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education</a>	
+ms.date: 03/10/2023
 ---
 
-# Deploying your cache node
+# Deploy your cache node
 
-**Applies to**
+This article describes how to deploy a Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education cache node.
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
 
 ## Steps to deploy MCC
 

windows/deployment/do/mcc-enterprise-prerequisites.md

@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
 ---
-title: Requirements for Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education
+title: Requirements for MCC for Enterprise and Education
-manager: aaroncz
+description: Overview of prerequisites and recommendations for using Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education.
-description: Overview of requirements for Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education.
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- - ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education</a>
+ms.date: 05/01/2023
 ---
 
 # Requirements of Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education (early preview)
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 > [!NOTE]
 > We're still accepting Enterprise and Education customers to join the early preview. To register your interest, fill out the survey located at [https://aka.ms/MSConnectedCacheSignup](https://aka.ms/MSConnectedCacheSignup).
 

windows/deployment/do/mcc-enterprise-update-uninstall.md

@@ -1,17 +1,21 @@
 ---
-title: Update or uninstall Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education
+title: Update or uninstall MCC for Enterprise and Education
-manager: aaroncz
+description: Details on how to update or uninstall Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education for your environment.
-description: Details on updating or uninstalling Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Enterprise and Education.
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.collection:
   - tier3
   - must-keep
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education</a> 
+ms.date: 10/12/2022
 ---
 
 # Update or uninstall Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-cache-node-configuration.md

@@ -1,17 +1,21 @@
 ---
-title: Cache node configuration
+title: Cache node configuration settings
 manager: aaroncz
-description: Configuring a cache node on Azure portal.
+description: List of options that are available while configuring a cache node for your environment from the Azure portal.
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: reference
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: reference
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.collection:
   - tier3
   - must-keep
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a>
+ms.date: 08/16/2023
 ---
 
 # Cache node configuration

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-create-provision-deploy.md

@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
 ---
-title: Create, provision, and deploy the cache node in Azure portal
+title: Create, provision, and deploy the cache node
-manager: aaroncz
 description: Instructions for creating, provisioning, and deploying Microsoft Connected Cache for ISP on Azure portal
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+manager: aaroncz
 author: nidos
 ms.author: nidos
-ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 05/09/2023
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.collection: tier3
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a> 	
+ms.date: 05/09/2023
 ---
 
 # Create, configure, provision, and deploy the cache node in Azure portal
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 This article outlines how to create, provision, and deploy your Microsoft Connected Cache nodes. The creation and provisioning of your cache node takes place in Azure portal. The deployment of your cache node requires downloading an installer script that will be run on your cache server.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-faq.yml

@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 metadata:
   title: Microsoft Connected Cache Frequently Asked Questions
   description: The following article is a list of frequently asked questions for Microsoft Connected Cache.
+  ms.prod: windows-client
+  ms.technology: itpro-updates
+  ms.topic: faq
   ms.author: carmenf
   author: cmknox
   ms.reviewer: mstewart
@@ -9,14 +12,13 @@ metadata:
   ms.collection:
     - highpri
     - tier3
-  ms.topic: faq
+  appliesto: 
-  ms.date: 09/30/2022
+    - ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
-  ms.prod: windows-client
+    - ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
-  ms.technology: itpro-updates
+  ms.date: 04/27/2023
 title: Microsoft Connected Cache Frequently Asked Questions
 summary: |
-  **Applies to**
+  Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Connected Cache
-  -   Windows 10 and later
   
 sections:
   - name: Ignored

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-overview.md

@@ -1,23 +1,22 @@
 ---
 title: MCC for ISPs Overview
-manager: aaroncz
+description: Overview of Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs. Learn about how MCC works, supported scenarios, and supported content.
-description: Overview for Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: overview
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 07/27/2023
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a>	
+ms.date: 07/27/2023
 ---
 
-# Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs Overview
+# Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs overview
-
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
 
 Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Internet Service Providers (preview) is a free software-only caching solution that delivers Microsoft content. MCC can be deployed free of charge to as many bare-metal servers or VMs as needed and is managed from a cloud portal. When deployed, MCC can help to reduce your network bandwidth usage for Microsoft software content and updates. Cache nodes are created in the cloud portal and are configured to deliver traffic to customers by manual CIDR or BGP routing.
 

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-signup.md

@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
 ---
 title: Operator sign up and service onboarding
-manager: aaroncz
+description: Instructions on how to go through the service onboarding process for Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs.
-description: Service onboarding for Microsoft Connected Cache for ISP
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: how-to
+manager: aaroncz
 author: nidos
 ms.author: nidos
-ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.collection: tier3
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a>	
+ms.date: 07/07/2023
 ---
 
 # Operator sign up and service onboarding for Microsoft Connected Cache
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 This article details the process of signing up for Microsoft Connected Cache for Internet Service Providers (public preview). 
 
  > [!NOTE]
@@ -73,7 +72,7 @@ Before you begin sign up, ensure you have the following components:
     :::image type="content" source="images/mcc-isp-operator-verification.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the sign up verification page on Azure portal for Microsoft Connected Cache." lightbox="./images/mcc-isp-operator-verification.png":::
 
     > [!NOTE]
-    > **Can't find the verification email in your inbox?** Check that the email under the NOC role is correct in [Peering DB](https://www.peeringdb.com/). Search for an email from the sender **microsoft-noreply@microsoft.com** with the email subject: "Here’s your Microsoft Connected Cache verification code" in your Spam folders. Still can't find it? Ensure that your email admin rules allow emails from the sender **microsoft-noreply@microsoft.com**.
+    > **Can't find the verification email in your inbox?** Check that the email under the NOC role is correct in [Peering DB](https://www.peeringdb.com/). Search for an email from the sender **microsoft-noreply@microsoft.com** with the email subject: "Here's your Microsoft Connected Cache verification code" in your Spam folders. Still can't find it? Ensure that your email admin rules allow emails from the sender **microsoft-noreply@microsoft.com**.
 
 1. Once verified, follow the instructions in [Create, provision, and deploy cache node](mcc-isp-create-provision-deploy.md) to create your cache node.
 

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-support.md

@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
 ---
 title: Support and troubleshooting
-manager: aaroncz
+description: Troubleshooting information for commonly encountered issues for onboarding or using Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs.
-description: Troubleshooting issues for Microsoft Connected Cache for ISP
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: reference
 author: nidos
 ms.author: nidos
-ms.topic: reference
+manager: aaroncz
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.collection: tier3
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a>	
+ms.date: 12/31/2017
 ---
 
 # Support and troubleshooting
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 This article provides information on how to troubleshoot common issues with Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs.
 
 ## Common issues

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-update.md

@@ -1,17 +1,21 @@
 ---
 title: Update or uninstall your cache node
-manager: aaroncz
+description: This article contains information on how to update or uninstall your cache node for Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs.
-description: How to update or uninstall your cache node
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.collection:
   - tier3
   - must-keep
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a>	
+ms.date: 10/10/2022
 ---
 
 # Update or uninstall your cache node

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-verify-cache-node.md

@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 ---
-title: Verify cache node functionality and monitor health and performance
+title: Verify cache node functionality and monitor health
-manager: aaroncz
+titleSuffix: Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs
-description: How to verify the functionality of a cache node
+description: How to verify the functionality of a cache node, monitor health and performance, and review metrics.
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a>
+ms.date: 02/09/2023
 ---
 
 # Verify cache node functionality and monitor health and performance

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp-vm-performance.md

@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 ---
 title: Enhancing cache performance
-manager: aaroncz
+titleSuffix: Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs
-description: How to enhance performance on a virtual machine used with Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs
+description: This article explains how to enhance performance on a virtual machine used with Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs
 ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: reference
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
-ms.topic: reference
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
 ms.collection: tier3
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp target=_blank>Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs</a>
+ms.date: 12/31/2017
 ---
 
 # Enhancing cache performance

windows/deployment/do/mcc-isp.md

@@ -1,30 +1,29 @@
 ---
-title: Microsoft Connected Cache for Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
+title: Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs
-description: Details on Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
+description: This article contains details about the early preview for Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
 ms.prod: windows-client
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
+ms.topic: how-to
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz
-ms.topic: how-to
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.date: 05/20/2022
 ms.collection: tier3
+ms.date: 03/07/2023
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs (early preview)
 ---
 
 # Microsoft Connected Cache for Internet Service Providers (early preview)
 
-*Applies to*
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
-## Overview
-
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > This document is for Microsoft Connected Cache (early preview). Microsoft Connected Cache for ISPs is now in Public Preview - for our early preview customers, we highly encourage you to migrate your cache nodes to our public preview. See [instructions on how to migrate](#migrating-your-mcc-to-public-preview) below.
 
+## Overview
+
 Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) preview is a software-only caching solution that delivers Microsoft content within operator networks. MCC can be deployed to as many physical servers or VMs as needed and is managed from a cloud portal. Microsoft cloud services handle routing of consumer devices to the cache server for content downloads.
 
 Microsoft Connected Cache is a hybrid application, in that it's a mix of on-premises and cloud resources. It's composed of a Docker-compatible Linux container deployed to your server and a cloud management portal. Microsoft chose Azure IoT Edge as a secure and reliable control plane. For more information on IoT Edge, see the [Appendix](#appendix). Even though your scenario isn't related to IoT, Azure IoT Edge is our secure Linux container deployment and management infrastructure.

windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization-faq.yml

@@ -2,21 +2,24 @@
 metadata:
   title: Delivery Optimization Frequently Asked Questions
   description: List of frequently asked questions for Delivery Optimization.
-  ms.reviewer: mstewart
   ms.prod: windows-client
+  ms.technology: itpro-updates
+  ms.topic: faq
   author: cmknox
   ms.author: carmenf
   manager: aaroncz
-  ms.technology: itpro-updates
+  ms.reviewer: mstewart
   ms.collection:
     - highpri
     - tier3
-  ms.topic: faq
+  appliesto: 
+    - ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+    - ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+    - ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization target=_blank>Delivery Optimization</a>	
   ms.date: 07/31/2023
 title: Delivery Optimization Frequently Asked Questions
 summary: |
-  **Applies to**
+  Frequently Asked Questions for Delivery Optimization
-  -   Windows 10 and later
   
 
 sections:

windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization-monitor.md

@@ -1,17 +1,21 @@
 ---
-manager: aaroncz
 title: Monitor Delivery Optimization
-description: How to monitor Delivery Optimization
+description: How to monitor Delivery Optimization using either the Windows Update for Business Delivery Optimization Report or Windows PowerShell cmdlets
-ms.collection:
-  - tier3
 ms.prod: windows-client
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.topic: reference
-ms.date: 08/13/2023
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection:
+  - tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>	
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization target=_blank>Delivery Optimization</a>
+ms.date: 08/13/2023
 ---
 
 # Monitor Delivery Optimization

windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization-reference.md

@@ -1,26 +1,25 @@
 ---
 title: Delivery Optimization reference
-manager: aaroncz
 description: This article provides a summary of references and descriptions for all of the Delivery Optimization settings.
 ms.prod: windows-client
-author: cmknox
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.author: carmenf
-ms.topic: reference
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.date: 07/31/2023
+ms.topic: reference
-ms.collection: tier3
+author: cmknox
+ms.author: carmenf
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>	
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization target=_blank>Delivery Optimization</a>
+ms.date: 07/31/2023
 ---
 
 # Delivery Optimization reference
 
-**Applies to**
+> **Looking for Group Policy objects?** See [Delivery Optimization reference](waas-delivery-optimization-reference.md) or the main spreadsheet available at the Download Center [for Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=104594) or [for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=104678).
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
-> **Looking for Group Policy objects?** See [Delivery Optimization reference](waas-delivery-optimization-reference.md) or the master spreadsheet available at the Download Center [for Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=104594) or [for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=104678).
 
 There are many configuration options you can set in Delivery Optimization to customize the content delivery experience specific to your environment needs. This article summarizes those configurations for your reference. If you just need an overview of Delivery Optimization, see [What is Delivery Optimization](waas-delivery-optimization.md). If you need information about setting up Delivery Optimization, including tips for the best settings in different scenarios, see [Set up Delivery Optimization for Windows](waas-delivery-optimization-setup.md).
 

windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization-setup.md

@@ -1,25 +1,24 @@
 ---
 title: Set up Delivery Optimization
-description: In this article, learn how to set up Delivery Optimization.
+description: In this article, learn how to set up Delivery Optimization for use by Windows clients in your organization.
+ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
+ms.topic: how-to
 author: cmknox
 ms.author: carmenf
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz
-ms.prod: windows-client
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 12/19/2022
 ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization target=_blank>Delivery Optimization</a>
+ms.date: 08/15/2023
 ---
 
 # Set up Delivery Optimization for Windows
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 > **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
 
 ## Set up Delivery Optimization

windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization.md

@@ -3,25 +3,23 @@ title: What is Delivery Optimization?
 description: This article provides information about Delivery Optimization, a peer-to-peer distribution method in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
 ms.prod: windows-client
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
+ms.topic: overview
 author: cmknox
 ms.author: carmenf
 manager: aaroncz
+ms.reviewer: mstewart
 ms.collection:
   - tier3
   - highpri
-ms.topic: overview
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
+appliesto: 
-ms.reviewer: mstewart
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>	
+ms.date: 06/02/2023
 ---
 
 # What is Delivery Optimization?
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 > **Looking for Group Policy objects?** See [Delivery Optimization reference](waas-delivery-optimization-reference.md) or the master spreadsheet available at the Download Center [for Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=104594) or [for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=104678).
 
 Windows updates, upgrades, and applications can contain packages with large files. Downloading and distributing updates can consume quite a bit of network resources on the devices receiving them. Delivery Optimization is a reliable HTTP downloader with a cloud-managed solution that allows Windows devices to download those packages from alternate sources if desired (such as other devices on the network and/or a dedicated cache server) in addition to the traditional internet-based servers (referred to as 'HTTP sources' throughout Delivery Optimization documents). You can use Delivery Optimization to reduce bandwidth consumption by sharing the work of downloading these packages among multiple devices in your deployment however, the use of peer-to-peer is optional.

windows/deployment/do/waas-microsoft-connected-cache.md

@@ -1,25 +1,23 @@
 ---
 title: Microsoft Connected Cache overview
-manager: aaroncz
 description: This article provides information about Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC), a software-only caching solution.
 ms.prod: windows-client
-author: cmknox
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.author: carmenf
-ms.topic: article
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.date: 05/09/2023
+ms.topic: overview
-ms.collection: tier3
+author: cmknox
+ms.author: carmenf
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+ms.date: 06/02/2023
 ---
 
 # What is Microsoft Connected Cache?
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > Microsoft Connected Cache is currently a preview feature. For more information, see [Supplemental Terms of Use for Microsoft Azure Previews](https://azure.microsoft.com/support/legal/preview-supplemental-terms/).
 

windows/deployment/do/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md

@@ -1,25 +1,23 @@
 ---
 title: Optimize Windows update delivery
-description: Two methods of peer-to-peer content distribution are available, Delivery Optimization and BranchCache.
+description: Learn about the two methods of peer-to-peer content distribution that are available, Delivery Optimization and BranchCache.
 ms.prod: windows-client
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
+ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.technology: itpro-updates
 ms.author: carmenf
 author: cmknox
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
 manager: aaroncz
-ms.topic: article
-ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
 ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+ms.date: 02/14/2023
 ---
 
 # Optimize Windows update delivery
 
-**Applies to**
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 > **Looking for consumer information?** See [Windows Update: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
 
 When considering your content distribution strategy for Windows 10, think about enabling a form of peer-to-peer content sharing to reduce bandwidth issues during updates. Windows client offers two peer-to-peer options for update content distribution: Delivery Optimization and BranchCache. These technologies can be used with several of the servicing tools for Windows client.
@@ -41,8 +39,8 @@ Two methods of peer-to-peer content distribution are available.
 
 | Method | Windows Update | Windows Update for Business | WSUS | Configuration Manager |
 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| Delivery Optimization | ![yes.](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) |
+| Delivery Optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
-| BranchCache | ![no.](images/crossmark.png) | ![no](images/crossmark.png) |![yes](images/checkmark.png) | ![yes](images/checkmark.png) |
+| BranchCache | No | No |Yes | Yes |
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft Configuration Manager has an additional feature called Client Peer Cache that allows peer-to-peer content sharing between clients you use Configuration Manager to manage, in the same Configuration Manager boundary Group. For more information, see [Client Peer Cache](/configmgr/core/plan-design/hierarchy/client-peer-cache).
@@ -92,9 +90,9 @@ At this point, the download is complete and the update is ready to be installed.
 
 |&nbsp; |&nbsp; |
 | --- | --- |
-| ![done.](images/checklistdone.png) | [Learn about updates and servicing channels](../update/waas-overview.md) |
+| ✅| [Learn about updates and servicing channels](../update/waas-overview.md) |
-| ![done.](images/checklistdone.png) | [Prepare servicing strategy for Windows client updates](../update/waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md) |
+| ✅ | [Prepare servicing strategy for Windows client updates](../update/waas-servicing-strategy-windows-10-updates.md) |
-| ![done.](images/checklistdone.png) | [Build deployment rings for Windows client updates](../update/waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md) |
+| ✅ | [Build deployment rings for Windows client updates](../update/waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates.md) |
-| ![done.](images/checklistdone.png) | [Assign devices to servicing channels for Windows client updates](../update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md) |
+| ✅| [Assign devices to servicing channels for Windows client updates](../update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates.md) |
-| ![done.](images/checklistdone.png) | Optimize update delivery for Windows 10 updates (this article) |
+| ✅ | Optimize update delivery for Windows 10 updates (this article) |
-| ![to do.](images/checklistbox.gif) | [Deploy updates using Windows Update for Business](../update/waas-manage-updates-wufb.md)<br/>or [Deploy Windows client updates using Windows Server Update Services](../update/waas-manage-updates-wsus.md)<br/>or [Deploy Windows client updates using Microsoft Configuration Manager](/mem/configmgr/osd/deploy-use/manage-windows-as-a-service) |
+|  | [Deploy updates using Windows Update for Business](../update/waas-manage-updates-wufb.md)<br/>or [Deploy Windows client updates using Windows Server Update Services](../update/waas-manage-updates-wsus.md)<br/>or [Deploy Windows client updates using Microsoft Configuration Manager](/mem/configmgr/osd/deploy-use/manage-windows-as-a-service) |

windows/deployment/do/whats-new-do.md

@@ -1,25 +1,24 @@
 ---
 title: What's new in Delivery Optimization
-manager: aaroncz
 description: What's new in Delivery Optimization, a peer-to-peer distribution method in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
 ms.prod: windows-client
-author: cmknox
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.author: carmenf
-ms.topic: article
 ms.technology: itpro-updates
-ms.date: 12/31/2017
+ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.collection: tier3
+author: cmknox
+ms.author: carmenf
+manager: aaroncz
 ms.reviewer: mstewart
+ms.collection: tier3
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+appliesto: 
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 11</a>
+- ✅ <a href=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
+ms.date: 06/02/2023
 ---
 
 # What's new in Delivery Optimization
 
-**Applies to**
+This article contains information about what's new in Delivery Optimization, a peer-to-peer distribution method in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
-
-- Windows 10
-- Windows 11
-
 ## Microsoft Connected Cache (early preview)
 
 Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) is a software-only caching solution that delivers Microsoft content within Enterprise networks. MCC can be deployed to as many bare-metal servers or VMs as needed, and is managed from a cloud portal. Cache nodes are created in the cloud portal and are configured by applying the client policy using management tools such as Intune.

windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md

@@ -1,175 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Windows 10 edition upgrade (Windows 10)
-description: With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported.
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.prod: windows-client
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-author: frankroj
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.collection:
-  - highpri
-  - tier2
-ms.technology: itpro-deploy
-ms.date: 10/28/2022
----
-
-# Windows 10 edition upgrade
-
-**Applies to**
-
--   Windows 10
-
-With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). For a comprehensive list of all possible upgrade paths to Windows 10, see [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md). Downgrading the edition of Windows is discussed in the [License expiration](#license-expiration) section on this page.
-
-
-The following table shows the methods and paths available to change the edition of Windows 10 that is running on your computer.
-
-> [!NOTE]
-> The reboot requirement for upgrading from Pro to Enterprise was removed in version 1607.
-
-> [!TIP]
-> Although it isn't displayed yet in the table, edition upgrade is also possible using [edition upgrade policy](/configmgr/compliance/deploy-use/upgrade-windows-version) in Microsoft Configuration Manager.
-
-![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) (X) = not supported</br>
-![supported, reboot required.](../images/check_grn.png) (green checkmark) = supported, reboot required</br>
-![supported, no reboot.](../images/check_blu.png) (blue checkmark) = supported, no reboot required<br>
-
-<!-- OLD TABLE and key
-X = unsupported <BR>
-&#x2714; (green) = supported; reboot required<BR>
-&#x2714; (blue) = supported; no reboot required
-
-|Method |Home > Pro |Home > Education |Pro > Education |Pro > Enterprise |Ent > Education |Mobile |
-|-------|-----------|-----------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------|--------|
-| Using mobile device management (MDM) |![unsupported.](../images/x_blk.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_blu.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_blu.png) |
-| Using a provisioning package |![unsupported.](../images/x_blk.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_blu.png) |
-| Using a command-line tool |![unsupported.](../images/x_blk.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_blu.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![unsupported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| Entering a product key manually |![supported.](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![supported](../images/check_blu.png) |![supported](../images/check_grn.png) |![unsupported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| Purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store |![supported.](../images/check_grn.png) |![unsupported](../images/x_blk.png) |![unsupported](../images/x_blk.png) |![unsupported](../images/x_blk.png) |![unsupported](../images/x_blk.png) |![unsupported](../images/x_blk.png) |
--->
-
-| Edition upgrade | Using mobile device management (MDM) | Using a provisioning package | Using a command-line tool | Using Microsoft Store for Business or PC | Entering a product key manually | Purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store |
-|-----------------| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
-| **Home > Pro** | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) |
-| **Home > Pro for Workstations** | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) |
-| **Home > Pro Education** | ![supported, reboot required.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Home > Education** | ![supported, reboot required.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro > Pro for Workstations** | ![supported, no reboot.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) |
-| **Pro > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro > Education** | ![supported, reboot required.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro > Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) <br>(1703 - PC)<br>(1709 - Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro for Workstations > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro for Workstations > Education** | ![supported, reboot required.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro for Workstations > Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) <br>(1703 - PC)<br>(1709 - Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro Education > Education** | ![supported, reboot required.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Enterprise > Education** | ![supported, reboot required.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) |
-
-> [!NOTE]
-> - For information about upgrade paths in Windows 10 in S mode (for Pro or Education), check out [Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise in S mode](../windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md)
-> - Each desktop edition in the table also has an N and KN SKU. These editions have had media-related functionality removed. Devices with N or KN SKUs installed can be upgraded to corresponding N or KN SKUs using the same methods.
-> <br>
-
-## Upgrade using mobile device management (MDM)
-- To upgrade desktop editions of Windows 10 using MDM, you'll need to enter the product key for the upgraded edition in the **UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** policy setting of the **WindowsLicensing** CSP. For more info, see [WindowsLicensing CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp).
-
-
-## Upgrade using a provisioning package
-Use Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package to upgrade a desktop edition. To get started, [install Windows Configuration Designer from the Microsoft Store](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9nblggh4tx22).
-
-- To create a provisioning package for upgrading desktop editions of Windows 10, go to **Runtime settings &gt; EditionUpgrade &gt; UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** in the **Available customizations** panel in Windows ICD and enter the product key for the upgraded edition.
-
-For more info about Windows Configuration Designer, see these articles:
-- [Create a provisioning package for Windows 10](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package)
-- [Apply a provisioning package](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-apply-package)
-
-
-## Upgrade using a command-line tool
-You can run the changepk.exe command-line tool to upgrade devices to a supported edition of Windows 10:
-
-`changepk.exe /ProductKey <enter your new product key here>`
-
-You can also upgrade using slmgr.vbs and a [KMS client setup key](/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys).  For example, the following command will upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise.
-
-`Cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43`
-
-
-## Upgrade by manually entering a product key
-If you're upgrading only a few devices, you may want to enter a product key for the upgraded edition manually.
-
-**To manually enter a product key**
-
-1.  From either the Start menu or the Start screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut.
-
-2.  Select **Change product key**.
-
-3.  Enter your product key.
-
-4.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
-
-## Upgrade by purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store
-If you don't have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows 10 through the Microsoft Store.
-
-**To upgrade through the Microsoft Store**
-
-1.  From either the **Start** menu or the **Start** screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut.
-
-2.  Select **Go to Store**.
-
-3.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
-
-    > [!NOTE]
-    > If you are a Windows 10 Home N or Windows 10 Home KN user and have trouble finding your applicable upgrade in the Microsoft Store, click [here](ms-windows-store://windowsupgrade/).
-
-## License expiration
-
-Volume license customers whose license has expired will need to change the edition of Windows 10 to an edition with an active license. Switching to a downgraded edition of Windows 10 is possible using the same methods that were used to perform an edition upgrade. If the downgrade path is supported, then your apps and settings can be migrated from the current edition. If a path isn't supported, then a clean install is required.
-
-Downgrading from any edition of Windows 10 to Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 by entering a different product key isn't supported.  You also can't downgrade from a later version to an earlier version of the same edition (Ex: Windows 10 Pro 1709 to 1703) unless the rollback process is used. This article doesn't discuss version downgrades.
-
-> [!NOTE]
-> If you are using [Windows 10 Enterprise Subscription Activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation) and a license expires, devices will automatically revert to the original edition when the grace period expires.
-
-### Scenario example
-
-Downgrading from Enterprise
-
-- Original edition: **Professional OEM**
-- Upgrade edition: **Enterprise**
-- Valid downgrade paths: **Pro, Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, Education**
-
-You can move directly from Enterprise to any valid destination edition. In this example, downgrading to Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, or Education requires an additional activation key to supersede the firmware-embedded Pro key. In all cases, you must comply with [Microsoft License Terms](https://www.microsoft.com/useterms). If you're a volume license customer, refer to the [Microsoft Volume Licensing Reference Guide](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=11091).
-
-### Supported Windows 10 downgrade paths
-
-✔ = Supported downgrade path
-
-S = Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade
-
-[blank] = Not supported or not a downgrade
-
-**Destination Edition: (Starting)**
-
-![Supported downgrade path.](../images/check_grn.png) (green checkmark) = Supported downgrade path</br>
-![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) (blue checkmark) = Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade<br>
-![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) (X) = not supported or not a downgrade</br>
-
-| **Edition** | **Home** | **Pro** | **Pro for Workstations** | **Pro Education** | **Education** | **Enterprise LTSC** | **Enterprise** |
-|-----------------| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |--------------------------------------------- |
-| **Home** | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro** | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro for Workstations** | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Pro Education** | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Education** | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![Supported downgrade path.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![Supported downgrade path.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![Supported downgrade path.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) |
-| **Enterprise LTSC** | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) |
-| **Enterprise** | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![Supported downgrade path.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![Supported downgrade path.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![Supported downgrade path.](../images/check_grn.png) | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported.](../images/x_blk.png) | ![Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.](../images/check_blu.png) |
-
-> **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs follow the same rules shown above.
-
-Some slightly more complex scenarios aren't represented by the table above. For example, you can perform an upgrade from Pro to Pro for Workstation on a computer with an embedded Pro key using a Pro for Workstation license key, and then later downgrade this computer back to Pro with the firmware-embedded key. The downgrade is allowed but only because the pre-installed OS is Pro.
-
-## Related articles
-
-[Windows 10 upgrade paths](./windows-10-upgrade-paths.md)<br>
-[Windows 10 volume license media](../windows-10-media.md)<br>
-[Windows 10 Subscription Activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation)

windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md

@@ -11,18 +11,26 @@ ms.collection:
   - highpri
   - tier2
 ms.technology: itpro-deploy
-ms.date: 10/28/2022
+ms.date: 10/02/2023
+appliesto:
+  - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
 ---
 
 # Windows 10 upgrade paths
 
-**Applies to**
+> [!IMPORTANT]
-
+>
--   Windows 10
+> This article deals with upgrading from Windows versions that are out of support. For a current version of this article, please see [Windows upgrade paths](windows-upgrade-paths.md) that deals with currently supported versions of Windows.
+>
+> For more information, see:
+>
+> - [Windows 8.1 support ended on January 10, 2023](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/windows-8-1-support-ended-on-january-10-2023-3cfd4cde-f611-496a-8057-923fba401e93).
+> - [Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7-support-ended-on-january-14-2020-b75d4580-2cc7-895a-2c9c-1466d9a53962).
+> - [FAQ about Windows 7 ESU](/troubleshoot/windows-client/windows-7-eos-faq/windows-7-extended-security-updates-faq).
 
 ## Upgrade paths
 
-This article provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or a later operating system. This includes upgrading from one release of Windows 10 to later release of Windows 10. Migrating from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition of the same release is also supported. 
+This article provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or a later operating system. Paths include upgrading from one release of Windows 10 to later release of Windows 10. Migrating from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition of the same release is also supported.
 
 If you're also migrating to a different edition of Windows, see [Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md). Methods and supported paths are described on this page to change the edition of Windows. These methods require that you input a license or product key for the new Windows edition prior to starting the upgrade process. Edition downgrade is also supported for some paths. However, applications and settings aren't maintained when the Windows edition is downgraded.
 
@@ -30,9 +38,9 @@ If you're also migrating to a different edition of Windows, see [Windows 10 edit
 
 - **In-place upgrade from Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or [Windows 10 General Availability Channel](/windows/release-health/release-information)** to Windows 10 LTSC isn't supported. Windows 10 LTSC 2015 didn't block this in-place upgrade path. This issue was corrected in the Windows 10 LTSC 2016 release, which only allows data-only and clean install options.
 
-  You can upgrade from Windows 10 LTSC to Windows 10 General Availability Channel if you upgrade to the same or a newer build version. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB can be upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise version 1607 or later. Upgrade is supported using the in-place upgrade process (using Windows setup). You'll need to use the Product Key switch if you want to keep your apps. If you don't use the switch, the option **Keep personal files and apps** option is grayed out. The command line would be `setup.exe /pkey xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx`, using your relevant Windows 10 GA Channel product key. For example, if using a KMS, the command line would be `setup.exe /pkey NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43`.
+  You can upgrade from Windows 10 LTSC to Windows 10 General Availability Channel if you upgrade to the same or a newer build version. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB can be upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise version 1607 or later. Upgrade is supported using the in-place upgrade process using Windows setup. The Product Key switch needs to be used if you want to keep your apps. If you don't use the switch, the option **Keep personal files and apps** option is grayed out. The command line would be `setup.exe /pkey xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx`, using your relevant Windows 10 GA Channel product key. For example, if using a KMS, the command line would be `setup.exe /pkey NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43`.
 
-- **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs (editions without media-related functionality) follow the same upgrade paths shown below. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions aren't the same type (for example, Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data will be kept but applications and settings will be removed during the upgrade process.
+- **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs (editions without media-related functionality) follow the same upgrade paths shown in the following tables. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions aren't the same type (for example, Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data is kept but applications and settings are removed during the upgrade process.
 
 - **Windows 8.0**: You can't upgrade directly from Windows 8.0 to Windows 10. To upgrade from Windows 8.0, you must first install the [Windows 8.1 update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/15356/windows-8-install-update-kb-2919355).
 

windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades.md

@@ -0,0 +1,211 @@
+---
+title: Windows edition upgrade
+description: With Windows, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows to another, provided the upgrade path is supported.
+manager: aaroncz
+ms.author: frankroj
+ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+author: frankroj
+ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.collection:
+  - highpri
+  - tier2
+ms.technology: itpro-deploy
+ms.date: 10/02/2023
+appliesto:
+  - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
+  - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
+---
+
+# Windows edition upgrade
+
+With Windows, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows is right for you, see the following articles:
+
+- [Compare Windows 11 Editions](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/business/compare-windows-11).
+- [Explore Windows 11 Pro features](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/business/windows-11-pro).
+- [Windows 10 Pro vs Windows 11 Pro](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/business/windows-10-pro-vs-windows-11-pro).
+- [Compare Windows 10 Editions](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882).
+- [Windows For Business](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/business).
+
+For a comprehensive list of all possible upgrade paths to Windows, see [Windows upgrade paths](windows-upgrade-paths.md). Downgrading the edition of Windows is discussed in the [License expiration](#license-expiration) section in this article.
+
+The following table shows the methods and paths available to change the edition of Windows that is running on your computer.
+
+| Edition upgrade | MDM | Provisioning package | Command-line tool | Manually entering product key |
+|-----| ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
+| **Home > Pro** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ☑️ |
+| **Home > Pro for Workstations** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ☑️|
+| **Home > Pro Education** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
+| **Home > Education** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
+| **Pro > Pro for Workstations** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **Pro > Pro Education** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **Pro > Education** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
+| **Pro > Enterprise** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **Pro for Workstations > Pro Education** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **Pro for Workstations > Education** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
+| **Pro for Workstations > Enterprise** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| **Pro Education > Education** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
+| **Enterprise > Education** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
+
+- ✅ = Supported, no reboot required.
+- ☑️ = Supported, but reboot required.
+- ❌ = Not supported.
+- MDM = Modern device management.
+- Each desktop edition in the table also has an N and KN SKU. These editions have had media-related functionality removed. Devices with N or KN SKUs installed can be upgraded to corresponding N or KN SKUs using the same methods.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+>
+> Edition upgrades via Microsoft Store for Business are no longer available with the [retirement of Microsoft Store for Business](/announcements/microsoft-store-for-business-education-retiring).
+
+> [!TIP]
+>
+> - For information on upgrading editions of Windows using Microsoft Intune, including switching out of S mode, see [Upgrade Windows 10/11 editions or switch out of S mode on devices using Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/configuration/edition-upgrade-configure-windows-10).
+>
+> - Edition upgrade is also possible using edition upgrade policy in Microsoft Configuration Manager. For more information, see [Upgrade Windows devices to a new edition with Configuration Manager](/mem/configmgr/compliance/deploy-use/upgrade-windows-version).
+
+## Upgrade using modern device management (MDM)
+
+To upgrade desktop editions of Windows using MDM, enter the product key for the upgraded edition in the **UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** policy setting of the **WindowsLicensing** CSP. For more info, see [WindowsLicensing CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp).
+
+## Upgrade using a provisioning package
+
+Use Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package to upgrade a desktop edition of Windows. Windows Configuration Designer is available as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) or as a stand-alone Microsoft Store app. Download the Windows Configuration Designer from one of the following locations:
+
+- [Download and install the Windows ADK](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install) - When installing the ADK, make sure to select **Configuration Designer**. After installation, Windows Configuration Designer can be found in the Start Menu under **Windows Kits** > **Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer**.
+
+- [Windows Configuration Designer](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-configuration-designer/9NBLGGH4TX22) - Microsoft Store app. After installation, Windows Configuration Designer can be found in the Start menu as **Windows Configuration Designer**.
+  > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+  > [Download Windows Configuration Designer from the Microsoft Store](ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NBLGGH4TX22)
+
+To create a provisioning package for upgrading desktop editions of Windows:
+
+1. Open Windows Configuration Designer.
+
+1. Select **Advanced provisioning**.
+
+1. In the **New project** window that opens:
+
+    1. Under **Enter project details**, give the project a name and then select the **Next** button.
+
+    1. Under **Choose which settings to view and configure**, select **All Windows desktop editions** and then select the **Next** button.
+
+    1. Under **Import a provisioning package (optional)**, select the **Finish** button.
+
+1. Under **Available customizations**, expand **Runtime settings** > **EditionUpgrade** and then select **ChangeProductKey**.
+
+1. In the **EditionUpgrade/ChangeProductKey** pane, next to **ChangeProductKey**, enter the product key for the upgraded edition.
+
+1. Under the **File** menu, select **Save**.
+
+1. Under the **Export** menu, select **Provisioning package**.
+
+1. Step through the **Build** wizard to create the provisioning package, making sure to save the provisioning package to a known location.
+
+For more info about Windows Configuration Designer, see the following articles:
+
+- [Create a provisioning package](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package)
+- [Apply a provisioning package](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-apply-package)
+
+## Upgrade using a command-line tool
+
+The `changepk.exe` command-line tool can be used to upgrade devices to a supported edition of Windows:
+
+```cmd
+changepk.exe /ProductKey <product_key>`
+```
+
+Upgrades can also be performed using `slmgr.vbs` and a [KMS client setup key](/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys).  For example:
+
+```cmd
+cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk <product_key>
+```
+
+## Upgrade by manually entering a product key
+
+If only a few devices are being upgraded devices, a product key for the upgraded edition can be entered manually. To manually enter a product key:
+
+1. Right click on the **Start** menu and select **Run**.
+
+1. In the **Run** window, next to **Open**, enter
+
+   `ms-settings:activation`
+  
+   and then select **OK**.
+
+1. Select **Change product key**.
+
+1. Enter your product key.
+
+1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
+
+Alternatively, select the following link to automatically open the **Settings** app to the activation page:
+
+> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+> [Activation](ms-settings:activation)
+
+## Upgrade by purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store
+
+If you don't have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows through the Microsoft Store. To upgrade through the Microsoft Store:
+
+1. Right click on the **Start** menu and select **Run**.
+
+1. In the **Run** window, next to **Open**, enter
+
+   `ms-windows-store://windowsupgrade/`
+  
+   and then select **OK**.
+
+1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
+
+Alternatively, select the following link to automatically open the Microsoft Store to the page for upgrading the edition of Windows:
+
+> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+> [Upgrade Windows Edition](ms-windows-store://windowsupgrade/)
+
+## License expiration
+
+Volume license customers whose license has expired need to change the edition of Windows to an edition with an active license. Downgrading the edition of Windows is possible using the same methods that were used to perform an edition upgrade. If the downgrade path is supported, then apps and settings can be migrated from the current edition. If a path isn't supported, then a clean install is required.
+
+The following scenarios aren't supported:
+
+- Downgrading Windows to a pervious version by entering a different product key, for example from Windows 11 Pro to Windows 10 Pro.
+
+- Downgrading from a later version to an earlier version of the same edition of Windows, for example from Windows 11 Pro 22H2 to Windows 11 Pro 22H1, unless using rollback.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+>
+> If you're using [Windows subscription activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation) and a license expires, devices automatically revert to the original edition when the grace period expires.
+
+## Supported Windows downgrade paths
+
+- Yes = Supported downgrade path.
+- No = not supported or not a downgrade.
+- \- = Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.
+
+| Edition | Home | Pro | Pro for Workstations | Pro Education | Education | Enterprise LTSC | Enterprise |
+|-----------------| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |--------------------------------------------- |
+| **Home** | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
+| **Pro** | ❌ | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
+| **Pro for Workstations** | ❌ | ❌ | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
+| **Pro Education** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | - | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
+| **Education** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | - | ❌ | - |
+| **Enterprise LTSC** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | - | ❌ |
+| **Enterprise** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | - | ❌ | - |
+
+**Windows N/KN**: Windows **N** and **KN** SKUs follow the same rules shown in the table.
+
+The table may not represent more complex scenarios. For example, you can perform an upgrade from Pro to Pro for Workstation on a computer with an embedded Pro key using a Pro for Workstation license key. You can then later downgrade this computer back to Pro with the firmware-embedded key. The downgrade is allowed but only because the pre-installed OS is Pro.
+
+### Scenario example: Downgrading from Enterprise
+
+- Original edition: **Professional OEM**
+- Upgrade edition: **Enterprise**
+- Valid downgrade paths: **Pro, Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, Education**
+
+You can move directly from Enterprise to any valid destination edition. In this example, downgrading to Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, or Education requires an additional activation key to supersede the firmware-embedded Pro key. In all cases, you must comply with [Microsoft License Terms](https://www.microsoft.com/useterms). If you're a volume license customer, refer to the [Microsoft Volume Licensing Reference Guide](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=11091).
+
+## Related articles
+
+- [Windows upgrade paths](./windows-upgrade-paths.md)
+- [Volume Licensing Service Center](/licensing/)
+- [Windows Subscription Activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation)

windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-upgrade-paths.md

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+---
+title: Windows upgrade paths 
+description: Upgrade to current versions of Windows from a previous version of Windows
+ms.prod: windows-client
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+author: frankroj
+manager: aaroncz
+ms.author: frankroj
+ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.collection:
+  - highpri
+  - tier2
+ms.technology: itpro-deploy
+ms.date: 10/02/2023
+appliesto:
+  - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
+  - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
+---
+
+# Windows upgrade paths
+
+## Upgrade paths
+
+This article provides a summary of available upgrade paths to currently supported versions of Windows. You can upgrade to currently supported versions of Windows from previous versions of Windows that are also still supported. Paths include upgrading from one release of Windows to a later release of the same version of Windows. Migrating from one edition of Windows to a different edition of the same release is also supported.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+>
+> If you're also migrating to a different edition of Windows, see [Windows edition upgrade](windows-edition-upgrades.md). The [Windows edition upgrade](windows-edition-upgrades.md) article describes methods and supported paths to change the edition of Windows. These methods require that you input a license or product key for the new Windows edition prior to starting the upgrade process. Edition downgrade is also supported for some paths. However, applications and settings aren't always maintained when the Windows edition is downgraded.
+
+- **Windows version upgrade**: You can directly upgrade any General Availability Channel version of Windows to a newer, supported General Availability Channel version of Windows, even if it involves skipping versions. Work with your account representative if your current version of Windows is out of support. See the [Windows lifecycle fact sheet](/lifecycle/faq/windows) for availability and service information.
+
+- **Upgrade from Windows LTSC to Windows General Availability Channel**: Upgrade from Windows LTSC to Windows General Availability Channel is available when upgrading to the same or a newer build version. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB can be upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2. Upgrade is supported using the in-place upgrade process using Windows setup. The Product Key switch needs to be used if apps need to be kept. If the switch isn't used, the option **Keep personal files and apps** option is grayed out. The command line to perform the upgrade is:
+  
+  ```cmd
+  setup.exe /pkey xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
+  ```
+
+  where **xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx** is the Windows General Availability Channel product key. For example, if using a KMS, the command line for Windows Enterprise would be:
+  
+  ```cmd
+  setup.exe /pkey NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43
+  ```
+
+  For additional product keys for use with KMS, see [Key Management Services (KMS) client activation and product keys:Generic Volume License Keys (GVLK)](/windows-server/get-started/kms-client-activation-keys#generic-volume-license-keys-gvlk).
+
+  > [!IMPORTANT]
+  > In-place upgrade from Windows General Availability Channel to Windows LTSC isn't supported.
+  >
+  >
+  > Windows 10 LTSC 2015 didn't block this in-place upgrade path even though it isn't supported. This issue was corrected in the Windows 10 LTSC 2016 release. Windows 10 LTSC 2016 only allows data-only and clean install options.
+
+- **Windows N/KN**: **Windows N** and **Windows KN** SKUs (editions without media-related functionality) follow the same upgrade paths shown in the following tables. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions aren't the same type, for example, Windows 10 Pro N to Windows 11 Pro, personal data is kept but applications and settings are removed during the upgrade process.
+
+## Supported Windows upgrade paths
+
+| Windows Edition | **Windows Home** | **Windows Pro** | **Windows Pro Education** | **Windows Education** | **Windows Enterprise** |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+| **Windows Home**  | ❌ | ✅  | ✅  | ✅  | ❌ |
+| **Windows Pro**   | ⬇️ | ❌ | ✅   | ✅  | ✅  |
+| **Windows Education**  | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ⬇️  |
+| **Windows Enterprise**  | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
+
+- ✅ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
+- ❌ = Upgrade isn't supported or not applicable.
+- ⬇️ = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed.
+
+## Related articles
+
+- [Windows 10 deployment scenarios](../windows-10-deployment-scenarios.md)
+- [Windows upgrade and migration considerations](windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md)
+- [Windows edition upgrade](windows-edition-upgrades.md)

windows/deployment/windows-10-media.md

@@ -1,49 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Windows 10 volume license media
-description: Learn about volume license media in Windows 10, and channels such as the Volume License Service Center (VLSC).
-ms.prod: windows-client
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.date: 11/23/2022
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-author: frankroj
-ms.topic: article
-ms.technology: itpro-deploy
----
-
-# Windows 10 volume license media
-
-*Applies to:*
-
-- Windows 10
-
-With each release of Windows 10, volume license media is made available on the [Volume Licensing Service Center](https://www.microsoft.com/vlsc) (VLSC) and other relevant channels such as Windows Update for Business, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and Visual Studio Subscriptions. This article provides a description of volume license media, and describes some of the changes that have been implemented with the current release of Windows 10.
-
-## Windows 10 media
-
-To download Windows 10 installation media from the VLSC, use the product search filter to find "Windows 10."  A list of products will be displayed. The page then allows you to use your search results to download products, view keys, and view product and key descriptions.
-
-When you select a product, for example "Windows 10 Enterprise" or "Windows 10 Education", you can then choose the specific release by clicking **Download** and choosing the **Download Method**, **Language**, and **Operating system Type** (bitness).
-
-> [!NOTE]
-> If you do not see a Windows 10 release available in the list of downloads, verify the [release date](https://technet.microsoft.com/windows/release-info.aspx).
-
-Instead of having separate media and packages for Windows 10 Pro (volume licensing version), Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education, all three are bundled together.
-
-### Language packs
-
-- **Windows 10 1607 and later**: you must select **Multilanguage** from the drop-down list of languages.
-
-### Features on demand
-
-[Features on demand](/archive/blogs/mniehaus/adding-features-including-net-3-5-to-windows-10) can be downloaded by searching for "**Windows 10 Enterprise Features on Demand**" and then following the same download process that is described above.
-
-Features on demand is a method for adding features to your Windows 10 image that aren't included in the base operating system image.
-
-## Related articles
-
-[Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) User Guide](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=10585)
-<br>[Volume Activation for Windows 10](./volume-activation/volume-activation-windows-10.md)
-<br>[Plan for volume activation](./volume-activation/plan-for-volume-activation-client.md)
-<br>[VLSC downloads FAQ](https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter/Help/FAQDetails.aspx?id=150)
-<br>[Download and burn an ISO file on the volume licensing site (VLSC)](/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/iso-file-on-vlsc)

windows/security/application-security/application-control/windows-defender-application-control/operations/citool-commands.md

@@ -1,42 +1,71 @@
 ---
-title: Managing CI Policies and Tokens with CiTool
+title: Managing CI policies and tokens with CiTool
-description: Learn how to use Policy Commands, Token Commands, and Miscellaneous Commands in CiTool
+description: Learn how to use policy commands, token commands, and miscellaneous commands in CiTool
-ms.topic: how-to
+ms.topic: reference
-ms.date: 04/05/2023
+ms.date: 10/02/2023
 appliesto:
 - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
 ---
 
 # CiTool technical reference
 
-CiTool makes Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy management easier for IT admins.  CI Tool can be used to manage Windows Defender Application Control policies and CI Tokens. This article describes how to use CiTool to update and manage policies.  CiTool is currently included as part of the Windows image in Windows 11 version 22H2.
+CiTool makes Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy management easier for IT admins. You can use this tool to manage Windows Defender Application Control policies and CI tokens. This article describes how to use CiTool to update and manage policies. It's currently included as part of the Windows image in Windows 11, version 22H2.
 
-## Policy Commands
+## Policy commands
 
 | Command | Description | Alias |
 |--------|---------|---------|
-| --update-policy `</Path/To/Policy/File>` | Add or update a policy on the current system | -up |
+| `--update-policy </Path/To/Policy/File>` | Add or update a policy on the current system. | `-up` |
-| --remove-policy `<PolicyGUID>` | Remove a policy indicated by PolicyGUID from the system | -rp |
+| `--remove-policy <PolicyGUID>` | Remove a policy indicated by PolicyGUID from the system. | `-rp` |
-| --list-policies | Dump information about all policies on the system, whether they're active or not | -lp |
+| `--list-policies` | Dump information about all policies on the system, whether they're active or not. | `-lp` |
 
-## Token Commands
+## Token commands
 
 | Command | Description | Alias |
 |--------|---------|---------|
-| --add-token `<Path/To/Token/File>` <--token-id ID> | Deploy a token onto the current system, with an optional specific ID. | -at |
+| `--add-token <Path/To/Token/File> <--token-id ID>` | Deploy a token onto the current system, with an optional specific ID. | `-at` |
-| --remove-token `<ID>` | Remove a Token indicated by ID from the system. | -rt |
+| `--remove-token <ID>` | Remove a token indicated by ID from the system. | `-rt` |
-| --list-tokens | Dump information about all tokens on the system | -lt |
+| `--list-tokens` | Dump information about all tokens on the system. | `-lt` |
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Regarding `--add-token`, if `<ID>` is specified, a pre-existing token with `<ID>` should not exist.
+> Regarding `--add-token`, if `<ID>` is specified, a pre-existing token with `<ID>` shouldn't exist.
 
-## Miscellaneous Commands
+## Miscellaneous commands
 
 | Command | Description | Alias |
 |--------|---------|---------|
-| --device-id | Dump the Code Integrity Device ID | -id |
+| `--device-id` | Dump the code integrity device ID. | `-id` |
-| --refresh | Attempt to Refresh WDAC Policies | -r |
+| `--refresh` | Attempt to refresh WDAC policies. | `-r` |
-| --help | Display the tool's help menu | -h |
+| `--help` | Display the tool's help menu. | `-h` |
+
+## Output attributes and descriptions
+
+### List policies (`--list-policies`)
+
+```output
+    Policy ID: d2bda982-ccf6-4344-ac5b-0b44427b6816
+    Base Policy ID: d2bda982-ccf6-4344-ac5b-0b44427b6816
+    Friendly Name: Microsoft Windows Driver Policy
+    Version: 2814751463178240
+    Platform Policy: true
+    Policy is Signed: true
+    Has File on Disk: false
+    Is Currently Enforced: true
+    Is Authorized: true
+    Status: 0
+```
+
+| Attribute | Description | Example value |
+|--------|---------|---------|
+| Policy ID | Lists the ID of the policy. | `d2bda982-ccf6-4344-ac5b-0b44427b6816` |
+| Base Policy ID | Lists the ID of the base policy. | `d2bda982-ccf6-4344-ac5b-0b44427b6816` |
+| Friendly Name | Value listed in `<Setting Provider="PolicyInfo" Key="Information" ValueName="Name">` | `Microsoft Windows Driver Policy` |
+| Version | Version of the policy listed in `<VersionEx>` | `2814751463178240` |
+| Platform Policy | Indicates whether the policy is provided by Microsoft, for example in the vulnerable driver blocklist policy. | `true` |
+| Policy is Signed | Indicates whether the policy has a valid signature. | `true` |
+| Has File on Disk | Indicates whether the policy file is currently on the disk. | `false` |
+| Is Currently Enforced | Indicates whether the policy file is active. | `true` |
+| Is Authorized | If the policy requires a token to be activated, this value is the state of authorization for the token. If the policy doesn't require a token, this value matches the value for the **Is Currently Enforced** property. | `true` |
 
 ## Examples
 

windows/security/includes/sections/identity.md

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ms.topic: include
 | **[Windows presence sensing](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/managing-presence-sensing-settings-in-windows-11-82285c93-440c-4e15-9081-c9e38c1290bb)** | Windows presence sensing provides another layer of data security protection for hybrid workers. Windows 11 devices can intelligently adapt to your presence to help you stay secure and productive, whether you're working at home, the office, or a public environment. Windows presence sensing combines presence detection sensors with Windows Hello facial recognition to automatically lock your device when you leave, and then unlock your device and sign you in using Windows Hello facial recognition when you return. Requires OEM supporting hardware. |
 | **[Windows Hello for Business Enhanced Security Sign-in (ESS)](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-enhanced-sign-in-security)** | Windows Hello biometrics also supports enhanced sign-in security, which uses specialized hardware and software components to raise the security bar even higher for biometric sign in. <br><br>Enhanced sign-in security biometrics uses VBS and the TPM to isolate user authentication processes and data and secure the pathway by which the information is communicated. These specialized components protect against a class of attacks that include biometric sample injection, replay, tampering, and more. <br><br>For example, fingerprint readers must implement Secure Device Connection Protocol, which uses key negotiation and a Microsoft-issued certificate to protect and securely store user authentication data. For facial recognition, components such as the Secure Devices (SDEV) table and process isolation with trustlets help prevent additional class of attacks. |
 | **[Windows passwordless experience](/windows/security/identity-protection/passwordless-experience)** | Windows passwordless experience is a security policy that aims to create a more user-friendly experience for Microsoft Entra joined devices by eliminating the need for passwords in certain authentication scenarios. By enabling this policy, users will not be given the option to use a password in these scenarios, which helps organizations transition away from passwords over time. |
-| **[Passkeys](/windows/security/identity-protection/passkey)** | Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and applications compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient. |
+| **[Passkeys](/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys)** | Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and applications compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient. |
 | **[FIDO2 security key](/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key)** | Fast Identity Online (FIDO) defined CTAP and WebAuthN specifications are becoming the open standard for providing strong authentication that is non-phishable, user-friendly, and privacy-respecting with implementations from major platform providers and relying parties. FIDO standards and certifications are becoming recognized as the leading standard for creating secure authentication solutions across enterprises, governments, and consumer markets. <br><br>Windows 11 can use external FIDO2 security keys for authentication alongside or in addition to Windows Hello which is also a FIDO2 certified passwordless solution. Windows 11 can be used as a FIDO authenticator for many popular identity management services. |
 | **[Smart Cards for Windows Service](/windows/security/identity-protection/smart-cards/smart-card-smart-cards-for-windows-service)** | Organizations also have the option of using smart cards, an authentication method that pre-dates biometric sign in. Smart cards are tamper-resistant, portable storage devices that can enhance Windows security when authenticating clients, signing code, securing e-mail, and signing in with Windows domain accounts. Smart cards can only be used to sign into domain accounts, not local accounts. When a password is used to sign into a domain account, Windows uses the Kerberos version 5 (v5) protocol for authentication. If you use a smart card, the operating system uses Kerberos v5 authentication with X.509 v3 certificates. |
 

windows/security/index.yml

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ productDirectory:
           text: Windows passwordless experience
         - url: /windows/security/identity-protection/web-sign-in
           text: Web sign-in for Windows
-        - url: /windows/security/identity-protection/passkey
+        - url: /windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys
           text: Support for passkeys in Windows
         - url: /windows/security/operating-system-security/virus-and-threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/enhanced-phishing-protection
           text: Enhanced phishing protection with SmartScreen