From ddf059038ad12ec80c785700770bc187ca02568d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dani Halfin Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:21:41 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Waas-Delivery-optimization - added content added online requirement. Added to simple mode in order to better explain it. --- windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md b/windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md index 9b3dc0a522..243665903d 100644 --- a/windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md +++ b/windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md @@ -19,6 +19,10 @@ localizationpriority: high Delivery Optimization is a self-organizing distributed cache solution for businesses looking to reduce bandwidth consumption for operating system updates, operating system upgrades, and applications by allowing clients to download those elements from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network) in addition to the traditional Internet-based Windows Update servers. You can use Delivery Optimization in conjunction with stand-alone Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and Windows Update for Business. This functionality is similar to BranchCache in other systems, such as System Center Configuration Manager. +Delivery Optimization is a cloud managed solution. Having access to the Delivery Optimization cloud services, is a requirement for it to be enabled. This mean that in order to utilize Delivery Optimization, machines need to have access to the internet. + +For more details, see [Download mode](#download-mode). + >[!NOTE] >WSUS can also use [BranchCache](waas-branchcache.md) for content sharing and caching. If Delivery Optimization is enabled on devices that use BranchCache, Delivery Optimization will be used instead. @@ -33,17 +37,19 @@ You can use Group Policy or an MDM solution like Intune to configure Delivery Op Several Delivery Optimization features are configurable. + + ### Download mode (DODownloadMode) Download mode dictates which download sources clients are allowed to use when downloading Windows updates in addition to Windows Update servers. The following table shows the available download mode options and what they do. | Download mode option | Functionality when set | | --- | --- | -| HTTP Only (0) | This setting disables peer content sharing but still allows Delivery Optimization to download content from Windows Update servers or WSUS servers. | +| HTTP Only (0) | This setting disables peer content sharing but still allows Delivery Optimization to download content from Windows Update servers or WSUS servers. This mode uses metadata provided by the Delivery Optimization cloud services for a more consistent plain download experience. | | LAN (1 – Default) | This default operating mode for Delivery Optimization enables peer sharing on the same network. | | Group (2) | When group mode is set, the group is automatically selected based on the device’s Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) site (Windows 10, version 1607) or the domain the device is authenticated to (Windows 10, version 1511). In group mode, peering occurs across internal subnets, between devices that belong to the same group, including devices in remote offices. You can use the GroupID option to create your own custom group independently of domains and AD DS sites. Group download mode is the recommended option for most organizations looking to achieve the best bandwidth optimization with Delivery Optimization. | | Internet (3) | Enable Internet peer sources for Delivery Optimization. | -| Simple (99) | Simple mode disables the use of Delivery Optimization cloud services completely (for offline environments). Delivery Optimization switches to this mode automatically when the Delivery Optimization cloud services are unavailable or unreachable. | +| Simple (99) | Simple mode disables the use of Delivery Optimization cloud services completely (for offline environments). Delivery Optimization switches to this mode automatically when the Delivery Optimization cloud services are unavailable or unreachable. In this mode, Delivery Optimization provides a modern download manager experience, with little optimization and no peer content sharing. | |Bypass (100) | Bypass Delivery Optimization and use BITS, instead. For example, select this mode so that clients can use BranchCache. | >[!NOTE] From 7e988cb680e3ff469bc2250899b21b22c05b6e46 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dani Halfin Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2017 10:01:20 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] waas-DO - fixed after PM review --- windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md b/windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md index 243665903d..b1701d80d9 100644 --- a/windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md +++ b/windows/manage/waas-delivery-optimization.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ localizationpriority: high Delivery Optimization is a self-organizing distributed cache solution for businesses looking to reduce bandwidth consumption for operating system updates, operating system upgrades, and applications by allowing clients to download those elements from alternate sources (such as other peers on the network) in addition to the traditional Internet-based Windows Update servers. You can use Delivery Optimization in conjunction with stand-alone Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and Windows Update for Business. This functionality is similar to BranchCache in other systems, such as System Center Configuration Manager. -Delivery Optimization is a cloud managed solution. Having access to the Delivery Optimization cloud services, is a requirement for it to be enabled. This mean that in order to utilize Delivery Optimization, machines need to have access to the internet. +Delivery Optimization is a cloud managed solution. Having access to the Delivery Optimization cloud services, is a requirement for it to be enabled. This mean that in order to utilize the peer-to-peer functionality of Delivery Optimization, machines need to have access to the internet. For more details, see [Download mode](#download-mode). @@ -45,11 +45,11 @@ Download mode dictates which download sources clients are allowed to use when do | Download mode option | Functionality when set | | --- | --- | -| HTTP Only (0) | This setting disables peer content sharing but still allows Delivery Optimization to download content from Windows Update servers or WSUS servers. This mode uses metadata provided by the Delivery Optimization cloud services for a more consistent plain download experience. | +| HTTP Only (0) | This setting disables peer-to-peer caching but still allows Delivery Optimization to download content from Windows Update servers or WSUS servers. This mode uses additional metadata provided by the Delivery Optimization cloud services for a peerless reliable and efficient download experience. | | LAN (1 – Default) | This default operating mode for Delivery Optimization enables peer sharing on the same network. | | Group (2) | When group mode is set, the group is automatically selected based on the device’s Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) site (Windows 10, version 1607) or the domain the device is authenticated to (Windows 10, version 1511). In group mode, peering occurs across internal subnets, between devices that belong to the same group, including devices in remote offices. You can use the GroupID option to create your own custom group independently of domains and AD DS sites. Group download mode is the recommended option for most organizations looking to achieve the best bandwidth optimization with Delivery Optimization. | | Internet (3) | Enable Internet peer sources for Delivery Optimization. | -| Simple (99) | Simple mode disables the use of Delivery Optimization cloud services completely (for offline environments). Delivery Optimization switches to this mode automatically when the Delivery Optimization cloud services are unavailable or unreachable. In this mode, Delivery Optimization provides a modern download manager experience, with little optimization and no peer content sharing. | +| Simple (99) | Simple mode disables the use of Delivery Optimization cloud services completely (for offline environments). Delivery Optimization switches to this mode automatically when the Delivery Optimization cloud services are unavailable, unreachable or when the content file size is less than 10 MB. In this mode, Delivery Optimization provides a reliable download experience, with no peer-to-peer caching. | |Bypass (100) | Bypass Delivery Optimization and use BITS, instead. For example, select this mode so that clients can use BranchCache. | >[!NOTE] From d23d739707acef1a9756c3a78ecb1a13a48d0e92 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dani Halfin Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2017 10:15:48 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] fixed type and added change of WaaS-branches to CH --- .../change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md | 8 ++++++-- .../manage/waas-servicing-branches-windows-10-updates.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md b/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md index a794ec798f..837fac6dda 100644 --- a/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md @@ -14,6 +14,12 @@ This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Manage and update Windows 10](in >If you're looking for **update history** for Windows 10, see [Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12387/windows-10-update-history). +## February 2017 + +| New or changed topic | Description | +| --- | --- | +| [Assign devices to servicing branches for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-branches-windows-10-updates.md) | Added Group Policy setting that blocks user access to Windows Update. | + ## January 2017 | New or changed topic | Description | @@ -24,8 +30,6 @@ This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Manage and update Windows 10](in | [Quick guide to Windows as a service](waas-quick-start.md) | Added video that explains how Windows as a service works. | | [Manage device restarts after updates](waas-restart.md) | Added Registry keys for controlling restarts. | - - ## December 2016 | New or changed topic | Description | diff --git a/windows/manage/waas-servicing-branches-windows-10-updates.md b/windows/manage/waas-servicing-branches-windows-10-updates.md index bf763d2b49..7e62bcbf3a 100644 --- a/windows/manage/waas-servicing-branches-windows-10-updates.md +++ b/windows/manage/waas-servicing-branches-windows-10-updates.md @@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ In Windows 10, administrators can control user access to Windows Update. By enabling the Group Policy setting under **Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows update\Remove access to use all Windows update features**, administrators can disable the "Check for updates" option for users. Any background update scans, downloads and installations will continue to work as configured. >[!NOTE] -> In Windows 10, any Group Policy user configuration settings for Windows Update were deprecate and are no longer supported on this platform. +> In Windows 10, any Group Policy user configuration settings for Windows Update were deprecated and are no longer supported on this platform. ## Related topics