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Revised end of service date for Windows 10, version 1709: October 13, 2020

John_Cable on 03-19-2020 10:00 AM
Monthly security updates for Windows 10, version 1709 will now continue through October 13, 2020. Learn more.
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Real-world practices to optimize Windows 10 update deployments

TJ_Devine on 03-13-2020 02:05 PM
Download an in-depth guide to the processes and practices that will successfully increase update velocity.
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Deploying Windows Virtual Desktop host pools with Terraform

Stefan Georgiev on 03-12-2020 11:29 AM
Deploy or modify a host pool
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Pilot new features with the Windows Insider Program for Business

Joe Lurie on 03-10-2020 10:45 AM
Get an early peek at the commercial features coming in the next version of Windows 10.
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Simplifying Windows 10 deployment with Configuration Manager

Mike_Bailey on 03-06-2020 11:45 AM
Learn about a new in-place upgrade wizard that reduces the manual steps involved in upgrading devices to Windows 10.
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Announcing Universal Print: a cloud-based print solution

KristinCarr on 03-02-2020 09:06 AM
Learn more about this new offering and how to participate in the private preview.
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Public preview of Azure AD support for FIDO2 in hybrid environments

Aabha Thipsay on 02-24-2020 09:04 AM
Learn how to start using FIDO2 security keys with Azure AD or Hybrid Azure AD scenarios.
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Accelerate Windows Virtual Desktop deployment: virtual event

Jon_Federico on 02-20-2020 12:41 PM
Register for the March 19, 2020 virtual Windows Virtual Desktop event to hear the latest from the engineering and produc...
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Activate Windows 7 ESUs on multiple devices with a MAK

Poornima Priyadarshini on 02-11-2020 10:00 AM
Find steps and a script to help you install and activate Windows 7 ESU keys using a multiple activation key (MAK).
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Obtaining Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices

Poornima Priyadarshini on 02-11-2020 10:00 AM
Still have devices in your enterprise running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2? Learn how to stay protected.
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Reminder: IE10 end of support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Embedded 8 Standard

Suchithra Gopinath on 01-28-2020 10:00 AM
Find out how Internet Explorer 11 updates will be delivered in Windows Update, WSUS, and the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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Productivity best practices for virtual environments

Joydeep Mukherjee on 01-23-2020 10:16 AM
Learn how to improve end user productivity across on-premises and cloud-based virtual environments.
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Accelerate your RDS and VDI migration to Windows Virtual Desktop

Christiaan_Brinkhoff on 12-23-2019 11:00 AM
Learn about Azure tools to help migrate Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environme...
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Purchasing Windows 7 ESUs as a Cloud Solution Provider

Poornima Priyadarshini on 11-26-2019 02:08 PM
Need to purchase Windows 7 Extended Security Updates on behalf of your customers? Follow these steps.
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What’s new for IT pros in Windows 10, version 1909

Joe Lurie on 11-12-2019 10:00 AM
Check out a list of the latest features and get information on media availability.
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Windows 10, version 1909 delivery options

John Wilcox on 11-12-2019 10:00 AM
Find out how to update devices running Windows 10, version 1903 to version 1909 using a streamlined delivery approach.
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Introducing Microsoft Connected Cache: Microsoft’s cloud-managed cache solution

Narkis Engler on 11-05-2019 06:00 AM
Learn more about Microsoft’s cloud-managed cache solution, formerly referred to as Delivery Optimization In-Network Cach...
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Expanding Azure Active Directory support for FIDO2 preview to hybrid environments

Aabha Thipsay on 11-05-2019 05:30 AM
The public preview of FIDO2 security key support in Azure AD is expanding to hybrid environments. Learn more.
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Updating Windows 10 media with Dynamic Update packages

Steve DiAcetis on 11-05-2019 05:00 AM
Get a step-by-step guide to acquiring and applying Dynamic Update packages.
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Accelerate application validation with the Update Staging Lab

Rama Shastri on 11-04-2019 06:05 AM
Learn about a new service that enables ISVs to validate their applications against pre-release builds of Windows updates...
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A guide to Windows 10 deployment and servicing at Microsoft Ignite 2019

Heather Poulsen on 11-04-2019 05:04 AM
Get a look at featured sessions, find out how to provide feedback directly to the product teams, and learn how to manage...
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A guide to Windows Virtual Desktop at Microsoft Ignite 2019

Heather Poulsen on 11-03-2019 04:01 PM
Get a quick rundown on what's on deck for Windows Virtual Desktop at this year's conference.
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Windows Virtual Desktop Technical AMA: productivity and collaboration

Joydeep Mukherjee on 10-28-2019 02:25 PM
Have questions on FSLogix? Teams AV redirection? Join this AMA on October 31, 2019.
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[ARCHIVED] How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices

Poornima Priyadarshini on 10-17-2019 09:00 AM
A more current version of this content is available at https://aka.ms/Windows7ESU.
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End of service reminders for Windows 10, versions 1703 and 1803

John Wilcox on 10-09-2019 11:19 AM
Have devices running these versions? Learn how to stay protected and productive.
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Using machine learning to improve the Windows 10 update experience

archana_ramesh on 09-26-2019 01:30 PM
Learn how we use ML to guide the rollout of feature updates and identify which PCs will have a great experience.
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Publishing pre-release Windows 10 feature updates to WSUS

Aria Carley on 09-24-2019 12:17 PM
Want to deploy pre-release feature updates using Configuration Manager? Learn how.
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New extended support dates for MDOP tools

Joe Lurie on 09-04-2019 11:54 AM
There is now a single end of support date for all Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack products. Learn more.
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Save the date: Windows Virtual Desktop Technical AMA on August 28th

Joydeep Mukherjee on 08-19-2019 09:15 AM
Get answers to any technical questions that have come up during testing of the public preview of Windows Virtual Desktop...
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FastTrack for Windows 10 deployment and other migration resources

Alan Meeus on 08-12-2019 11:00 AM
Find out about the newest FastTrack offering and other resources to help you with OS and app migrations.
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Serpentbane
in LTSC: What is it, and when should it be used? on 03-27-2020
New versions not only get new security features, but also new features in general. Rather large updates could also present new vulnerabilities, this is to be expected.
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Oleg K
in LTSC: What is it, and when should it be used? on 03-27-2020
New versions do get new security features, but also new flaws. Latest SMBv3 vulnerability was only on 1903/1909 versions. What gives..
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Johnwilc
in LTSC: What is it, and when should it be used? on 03-27-2020
@CarterF Hi Carter First to your question, as a general rule, yes, current version of Windows 10 work on older hardware. If you purchased a new machine in 2015, the current version of Windows 10, if your using MS update service, has been updated to your machine, moving it forward. That is the genera...
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CherieW
in LTSC: What is it, and when should it be used? on 03-27-2020
Yeah I can agree with that however the SAC version is based on the full edition. The LTSC version does not have the Xbox app and again the IoT LTSC version is locked into a build and gets 10 years of support which is intended for OEM appliance manufactures and works great for them. It would be cool ...
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CherieW
in LTSC: What is it, and when should it be used? on 03-27-2020
We have a mixed pool of laptops from 8yr to brand new. We don't have any problems running windows 10 on the older kit. Where I have needed drivers and there aren't any for Windows 10, I have installed them for older operating systems and these work well. As the older kit breaks, we scavenge any rele...
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