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title: Windows as a service  
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# Windows as a service

Find the tools and resources you need to help deploy and support Windows as a service in your organization.

## Latest news, videos, & podcasts

Find the latest and greatest news on Windows 10 deployment and servicing.

**Working to make Windows updates clear and transparent**
> [!VIDEO https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/u5P20y39DrA]

Everyone wins when transparency is a top priority. We want you to know when updates are available, as well as alert you to any potential issues you may encounter during or after you install an update. The Windows update history page is for anyone looking to gain an immediate, precise understanding of particular Windows update issues. 

The latest news:
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<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-Update-for-Business-and-the-retirement-of-SAC-T/ba-p/339523">Windows Update for Business and the retirement of SAC-T</a> - February 14, 2019</li>
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/01/15/application-compatibility-in-the-windows-ecosystem/#A8urpp1QEp6DHzmP.97">Application compatibility in the Windows ecosystem</a> - January 15, 2019</li>
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/12/10/windows-monthly-security-and-quality-updates-overview/#UJJpisSpvyLokbHm.97">Windows monthly security and quality updates overview</a> - January 10, 2019</li>
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/12/19/driver-quality-in-the-windows-ecosystem/#ktuodfovWAMAkssM.97">Driver quality in the Windows ecosystem</a> - December 19, 2018</li>
<li><a href="http://m365mdp.mpsn.libsynpro.com/001-windows-10-monthly-quality-updates">Modern Desktop Podcast - Episode 001 – Windows 10 Monthly Quality Updates</a> - December 18, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Measuring-Delivery-Optimization-and-its-impact-to-your-network/ba-p/301809#M409">Measuring Delivery Optimization and its impact to your network</a> - December 13, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/LTSC-What-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181">LTSC: What is it, and when should it be used?</a> - November 29, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Local-Experience-Packs-What-are-they-and-when-should-you-use/ba-p/286841">Local Experience Packs: What are they and when should you use them?</a> - November 14, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/11/13/resuming-the-rollout-of-the-windows-10-october-2018-update/#amAFU5YS1igMQRoB.97">Resuming the Rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update</a> - November 13, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/11/13/windows-10-quality-approach-for-a-complex-ecosystem/#9VlPpT2qGIlPAg5a.97">Windows 10 Quality Approach for a Complex Ecosystem</a> - November 13, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Delivery-Optimization-Scenarios-and-configuration-options/ba-p/280195">Delivery Optimization: Scenarios and Configuration Options</a> - October 30, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Language-pack-acquisition-and-retention-for-enterprise-devices/ba-p/275404">Language Pack Acquisition and Retention for Enterprise Devices</a> - October 18, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/10/09/updated-version-of-windows-10-october-2018-update-released-to-windows-insiders/#MDZYGkj6ZehHyF1g.97">Updated Version of Windows 10 October 2018 Update Released to Windows Insiders</a> - October 9, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/10/02/how-to-get-the-windows-10-october-2018-update/#T4LJQ3OzDkCR72em.97">How to get the Windows 10 October 2018 Update</a> - October 2, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Reduced-Windows-10-package-size-downloads-for-x64-systems/ba-p/262386">Reducing Windows 10 Package Size Downloads for x64 Systems</a> - September 26, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-7-servicing-stack-updates-managing-change-and/ba-p/260434">Windows 7 Servicing Stack Updates: Managing Change and Appreciating Cumulative Updates</a> - September 21, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2018/09/06/helping-customers-shift-to-a-modern-desktop/">Helping customers shift to a modern desktop</a> - September 6, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-Update-for-Business-amp-Windows-Analytics-a-real-world/ba-p/242417#M228">Windows Update for Business & Windows Analytics: a real-world experience</a> - September 5, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/What-s-next-for-Windows-10-and-Windows-Server-quality-updates/ba-p/229461">What's next for Windows 10 and Windows Server quality updates</a> - August 16, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/watch/BwB10v55WSk">Windows 10 monthly updates</a> - August 1, 2018 (**video**)</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-update-servicing-cadence/ba-p/222376">Windows 10 update servicing cadence</a> - August 1, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-quality-updates-explained-amp-the-end-of-delta/ba-p/214426">Windows 10 quality updates explained and the end of delta updates</a> - July 11, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/06/14/ai-powers-windows-10-april-2018-update-rollout/#67LrSyWdwgTyciSG.97">AI Powers Windows 10 April 2018 Update Rollout</a> - June 14, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2018/06/12/windows-server-2008-sp2-servicing-changes/">Windows Server 2008 SP2 Servicing Changes</a> - June 12, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-Update-for-Business-Enhancements-diagnostics/ba-p/201978">Windows Update for Business - Enhancements, diagnostics, configuration</a> - June 7, 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Windows-10-and-the-disappearing-SAC-T/ba-p/199747">Windows 10 and the “disappearing” SAC-T</a> - May 31, 2018</li>
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[See more news](waas-morenews.md). You can also check out the [Windows 10 blog](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-10-Blog/bg-p/Windows10Blog).

## IT pro champs corner
Written by IT pros for IT pros, sharing real world examples and scenarios for Windows 10 deployment and servicing.

<img src="images/champs-2.png" alt="" width="640" height="320">

<a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-IT-Pro-Blog/Classifying-Windows-updates-in-common-deployment-tools/ba-p/331175">**NEW** Classifying Windows updates in common deployment tools</a>

<a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/express-updates"><b>NEW</b> Express updates for Windows Server 2016 re-enabled for November 2018 update
</a>

<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/help/4472027/">2019 SHA-2 Code Signing Support requirement for Windows and WSUS</a>

<a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2005509">Deploying Windows 10 Feature Updates to 24/7 Mission Critical Devices</a>

## Discover

Learn more about Windows as a service and its value to your organization.

<img src="images/discover-land.png">

<a href="waas-overview.md">Overview of Windows as a service</a>

<a href="waas-quick-start.md">Quick guide to Windows as a service</a>

<a href="windows-analytics-overview.md">Windows Analytics overview</a>

<a href="../deploy-whats-new.md">What's new in Windows 10 deployment</a>

<a href="https://channel9.msdn.com/events/Ignite/2015/BRK3303">How Microsoft IT deploys Windows 10</a></font>

## Plan

Prepare to implement Windows as a service effectively using the right tools, products, and strategies.

<img src="images/plan-land.png" alt="" />

<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsforbusiness/simplified-updates">Simplified updates</a>

<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/itpro/windows-10/end-user-readiness">Windows 10 end user readiness</a>

<a href="https://developer.microsoft.com/windows/ready-for-windows#/">Ready for Windows</a>

<a href="../upgrade/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-readiness.md">Manage Windows upgrades with Upgrade Readiness</a>

<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/itshowcase/windows10deployment">Preparing your organization for a seamless Windows 10 deployment</a>

## Deploy

Secure your organization's deployment investment.

<img src="images/deploy-land.png" alt="" />

<a href="index.md">Update Windows 10 in the enterprise</a>

<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/itshowcase/Article/Content/668/Deploying-Windows-10-at-Microsoft-as-an-inplace-upgrade">Deploying as an in-place upgrade</a>

<a href="waas-configure-wufb.md">Configure Windows Update for Business</a>

<a href="waas-optimize-windows-10-updates.md#express-update-delivery">Express update delivery</a>

<a href="../planning/windows-10-deployment-considerations.md">Windows 10 deployment considerations</a>


## Microsoft Ignite 2018
<img src="images/ignite-land.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="320"/>

Looking to learn more? These informative session replays from Microsoft Ignite 2018 (complete with downloadable slide decks) can provide some great insights on Windows as a service.

[BRK2417: What’s new in Windows Analytics: An Intro to Desktop Analytics](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/64324#ignite-html-anchor)

[BRK3018: Deploying Windows 10 in the enterprise using traditional and modern techniques](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/64509#ignite-html-anchor)

[BRK3019: Delivery Optimization deep dive: How to reduce internet bandwidth impact on your network](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/64510#ignite-html-anchor)

[BRK3020: Using AI to automate Windows and Office update staging with Windows Update for Business](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/64513#ignite-html-anchor)

[BRK3027: Deploying Windows 10: Making the update experience smooth and seamless](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/64612#ignite-html-anchor)

[BRK3039: Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus lifecycle and servicing update](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/66763#ignite-html-anchor)

[BRK3211: Ask the Experts: Successfully deploying, servicing, managing Windows 10](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/65963#ignite-html-anchor)

[THR2234: Windows servicing and delivery fundamentals](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/66741#ignite-html-anchor)

[THR3006: The pros and cons of LTSC in the enterprise](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/64512#ignite-html-anchor)