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What are the deciding factors for an organization to choose Windows 10 21H2 in place of Windows 11?
- You might think that licensing might be a factor. How is licensing affected when updating to Windows 11
- To my understanding licensing should be the same as before https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/windows-11
- I don't expect any changes with licensing as we use subscription licensing which part of overall Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license. I don't expect Microsoft will change that model.
- "the deciding factors" imho: if they have the staff or can hire them for re-training. Explorer, start screen, settings and how to use them efficiently. next: compatible hardware that meets the requirements. next: UX some might have Win11 and some Win10 which is a big difference in the UI and for the support staff.
- Dave_Backman
Microsoft
Great question rakahoo but obviously a complex question given every enterprise will have a number of decision points that will have to be factored into any strategic decision to migrate to Windows 11. Certainly there are no enterprise licensing implications. My guidance is to create a formal program around your early adopters for Insiders that is inclusive of LOB apps owners, security folks, a good cross section of end users with a formal feedback mechanism that will assist in identifying those key benefits and capabilities that might make for a compelling decision point to start the migration at a time and pace that makes sense for your org.
