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The latest news:
- Application compatibility in the Windows ecosystem - January 15, 2019
- Windows monthly security and quality updates overview - January 10, 2019
- Driver quality in the Windows ecosystem - December 19, 2018
- Modern Desktop Podcast - Episode 001 – Windows 10 Monthly Quality Updates - December 18, 2018
- Measuring Delivery Optimization and its impact to your network - December 13, 2018
- LTSC: What is it, and when should it be used? - November 29, 2018
- Local Experience Packs: What are they and when should you use them? - November 14, 2018
- Resuming the Rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update - November 13, 2018
- Windows 10 Quality Approach for a Complex Ecosystem - November 13, 2018
- Delivery Optimization: Scenarios and Configuration Options - October 30, 2018
- Language Pack Acquisition and Retention for Enterprise Devices - October 18, 2018
- Updated Version of Windows 10 October 2018 Update Released to Windows Insiders - October 9, 2018
- How to get the Windows 10 October 2018 Update - October 2, 2018
- Reducing Windows 10 Package Size Downloads for x64 Systems - September 26, 2018
- Windows 7 Servicing Stack Updates: Managing Change and Appreciating Cumulative Updates - September 21, 2018
- Helping customers shift to a modern desktop - September 6, 2018
- Windows Update for Business & Windows Analytics: a real-world experience - September 5, 2018
- What's next for Windows 10 and Windows Server quality updates - August 16, 2018
- Windows 10 monthly updates - August 1, 2018 (video)
- Windows 10 update servicing cadence - August 1, 2018
- Windows 10 quality updates explained and the end of delta updates - July 11, 2018
- AI Powers Windows 10 April 2018 Update Rollout - June 14, 2018
- Windows Server 2008 SP2 Servicing Changes - June 12, 2018
- Windows Update for Business - Enhancements, diagnostics, configuration - June 7, 2018
See more news. You can also check out the Windows 10 blog.
IT pro champs corner
Written by IT pros for IT pros, sharing real world examples and scenarios for Windows 10 deployment and servicing.
NEW Classifying Windows updates in common deployment tools
NEW Express updates for Windows Server 2016 re-enabled for November 2018 update
2019 SHA-2 Code Signing Support requirement for Windows and WSUS
Deploying Windows 10 Feature Updates to 24/7 Mission Critical Devices
Discover
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Overview of Windows as a service
Quick guide to Windows as a service
What's new in Windows 10 deployment
How Microsoft IT deploys Windows 10
Plan
Prepare to implement Windows as a service effectively using the right tools, products, and strategies.
Manage Windows upgrades with Upgrade Readiness
Preparing your organization for a seamless Windows 10 deployment
Deploy
Secure your organization's deployment investment.
Update Windows 10 in the enterprise
Deploying as an in-place upgrade
Configure Windows Update for Business
Windows 10 deployment considerations
Microsoft Ignite 2018
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
BRK3018: Deploying Windows 10 in the enterprise using traditional and modern techniques
BRK3019: Delivery Optimization deep dive: How to reduce internet bandwidth impact on your network
BRK3020: Using AI to automate Windows and Office update staging with Windows Update for Business
BRK3027: Deploying Windows 10: Making the update experience smooth and seamless
BRK3039: Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus lifecycle and servicing update
BRK3211: Ask the Experts: Successfully deploying, servicing, managing Windows 10