diff --git a/windows/index.md b/windows/index.md index 8d86b31add..1509edd168 100644 --- a/windows/index.md +++ b/windows/index.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ author: brianlic-msft --- # Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile - + This library provides the core content that IT pros need to evaluate, plan, deploy, secure and manage devices running Windows 10 or Windows 10 Mobile.
@@ -50,9 +50,9 @@ This library provides the core content that IT pros need to evaluate, plan, depl
Keep Secure - +
- + Configure Windows 10 in your enterprise
Configure @@ -76,23 +76,22 @@ This library provides the core content that IT pros need to evaluate, plan, depl
-# Get to know Windows as a Service (WaaS) - +# Get to know Windows as a Service (WaaS) +
- - +
The Windows 10 operating system introduces a new way to build, deploy, and service Windows: Windows as a service. Microsoft has reimagined each part of the process, to simplify the lives of IT pros and maintain a consistent Windows 10 experience for its customers. - - These improvements focus on maximizing customer involvement in Windows development, simplifying the deployment and servicing of Windows client computers, and leveling out the resources needed to deploy and maintain Windows over time. - + The Windows 10 operating system introduces a new way to build, deploy, and service Windows: Windows as a service. Microsoft has reimagined each part of the process, to simplify the lives of IT pros and maintain a consistent Windows 10 experience for its customers. + + These improvements focus on maximizing customer involvement in Windows development, simplifying the deployment and servicing of Windows client computers, and leveling out the resources needed to deploy and maintain Windows over time. + * [Read more about Windows as a Service]() * [Download the WaaS infographic]()
Get to know Windows as a Service (WaaS)
Get to know Windows as a Service (WaaS)
- ## Related topics [Windows 10 TechCenter](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=620009) diff --git a/windows/update/waas-restart.md b/windows/update/waas-restart.md index 0577ff709a..8eb41f55fc 100644 --- a/windows/update/waas-restart.md +++ b/windows/update/waas-restart.md @@ -49,6 +49,8 @@ For a detailed description of these regsitry keys, see [Registry keys used to ma By default, active hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM on PCs and from 5 AM to 11 PM on phones. Users can change the active hours manually. +Starting with Windows 10, version 1703, you can also specify the max active hours range. The specified range will be counted from the active hours start time. + Administrators can use multiple ways to set active hours for managed devices: - You can use Group Policy, as described in the procedure that follows. @@ -61,9 +63,11 @@ To configure active hours using Group Policy, go to **Computer Configuration\Adm ![Use Group Policy to configure active hours](images/waas-active-hours-policy.png) +To configure max active hours range, go to **Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update** and open the **Specify active hours range for auto-restarts**. This is only available from Windows 10, version 1703. + ### Configuring active hours with MDM -MDM uses the [Update/ActiveHoursStart and Update/ActiveHoursEnd](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx#Update_ActiveHoursEnd) settings in the [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) to configure active hours. +MDM uses the [Update/ActiveHoursStart and Update/ActiveHoursEnd](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx#Update_ActiveHoursEnd) and [Update/ActiveHoursMaxRange](https://msdn.microsoft.com/windows/hardware/commercialize/customize/mdm/policy-configuration-service-provider#update-activehoursmaxrange) settings in the [Policy CSP](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn904962.aspx) to configure active hours. ### Configuring active hours through Registry diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1703.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1703.md index 69a744ef51..19a8d2140a 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1703.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1703.md @@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ A new security policy setting The pause feature has been changed, and now requires a start date to set up. Users are now able to pause through **Settings > Update & security > Windows Update > Advanced options** in case a policy has not been configured. We have also increased the pause limit on quality updates to 35 days. You can find more information on pause in [Pause Feature Updates](../update/waas-configure-wufb.md#pause-feature-updates) and [Pause Quality Updates](../update/waas-configure-wufb.md#pause-quality-updates). -You are now able to defer feature update installation by up to 365 days. In settings, users are able to select their branch readiness level and update deferal periods. See [Configure devices for Current Branch (CB) or Current Branch for Business (CBB)](../update/waas-configure-wufb.md#configure-devices-for-current-branch-or-current-branch-for-business), [Configure when devices receive Feature Updates](../update/waas-configure-wufb.md#configure-when-devices-receive-feature-updates) and [Configure when devices receive Quality Updates](../update/waas-configure-wufb.md#configure-when-devices-receive-quality-updates) for details. +Windows Update for Business managed devices are now able to defer feature update installation by up to 365 days. In settings, users are able to select their branch readiness level and update deferal periods. See [Configure devices for Current Branch (CB) or Current Branch for Business (CBB)](../update/waas-configure-wufb.md#configure-devices-for-current-branch-or-current-branch-for-business), [Configure when devices receive Feature Updates](../update/waas-configure-wufb.md#configure-when-devices-receive-feature-updates) and [Configure when devices receive Quality Updates](../update/waas-configure-wufb.md#configure-when-devices-receive-quality-updates) for details. ### Optimize update delivery