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SHA-1 Windows content to be retired August 3, 2020

Namrata_Bachwani on 07-28-2020 05:00 PM
To support evolving industry security standards, Microsoft is retiring content that is Windows-signed for SHA-1.
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Windows 10 roaming settings for remote work scenarios

Steve Thomas (GLADIATOR) on 07-24-2020 09:29 AM
Find out how to move away from legacy user profile technologies to more cloud-friendly, time-tested solutions.
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Explore and validate Windows 10 builds with Windows Insider Channels

Aria Carley on 07-23-2020 11:42 AM
Learn which channel is right for your organizations and how to map your policies.
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Announcing the public preview of Universal Print

KristinCarr on 07-21-2020 08:02 AM
Go from Ctrl+Pain to Ctrl+Print and never look back! Join the public preview of Universal Print today.
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Proactively monitor ARM-based Windows Virtual Desktop with Azure Log Analytics and Azure Monitor

Christiaan_Brinkhoff on 07-08-2020 06:36 AM
Learn how to create a dashboard that provides access to insights about key elements of your Windows Virtual Desktop depl...
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Reduce the size of multilingual Windows images with LXPs

Yuri_Blaise on 07-02-2020 02:51 PM
Find out what's changed with Local Experience Packs in Windows 10, version 2004.
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Enabling remote work for IT pros

Rachelle_Blanchard on 06-30-2020 08:30 AM
Check out this on-demand web series for tips on managing devices and ensuring secure, productive experiences.
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Simplified Windows Update settings for end users

Aria Carley on 06-29-2020 03:51 PM
Learn how Windows 10, version 2004 simplifies Windows Update settings and how you can control when to take feature updat...
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New for Windows Autopilot: VPN support and ESP device targeting

Michael Niehaus on 06-25-2020 12:04 PM
Learn about VPN support for user-driven Hybrid Azure AD Join and the ability to target ESP profiles to groups containing...
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New on Microsoft Learn: Stay current with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps

Thomas Trombley on 06-23-2020 09:30 AM
Explore the new learning path designed to help you keep your devices current and end users productive.
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Optimize on-premises monthly update delivery using the cloud

Aria Carley on 06-23-2020 09:00 AM
Find out how to use Windows Update for Business to receive updates securely from Microsoft and reduce VPN traffic regard...
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Transform Windows feature updates with a servicing calendar

James_Bell on 06-18-2020 04:28 PM
Learn how to shift your Windows 10 servicing cadence to better align with the release cycles of Windows, Office, and end...
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A calendar approach for keeping the modern workplace up to date

James_Bell on 06-18-2020 04:28 PM
Learn how to keep your Windows 10 devices up to date, regardless of tooling, whether remote or on premises.
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Resuming optional Windows 10 and Windows Server non-security monthly updates

Chris Morrissey on 06-17-2020 10:00 AM
Beginning in July 2020, we will once again provide the ability to preview planned non-security updates targeted for the ...
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Roll out updates faster with the Update Baseline for Windows 10

TJ_Devine on 06-16-2020 12:41 PM
Download recommended configuration settings plus guidance on customizations to help you increase update velocity.
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Deploying a new version of Windows 10 in a remote world

James_Bell on 05-27-2020 10:01 AM
Get practical, step-by-step guidance to help you move existing devices to Windows 10, version 2004.
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What’s new for IT pros in Windows 10, version 2004

Joe Lurie on 05-27-2020 10:00 AM
Explore the features and servicing innovations in the latest release of Windows 10.
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Webcast: Universal Print Overview

Heather Poulsen on 05-08-2020 03:28 PM
Join the Universal Print team live on Wednesday, May 13 at 8:30 a.m. PT for a fast-paced, demo-filled update on this mod...
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Getting started: Windows Virtual Desktop ARM-based Azure portal

Christiaan_Brinkhoff on 05-08-2020 09:03 AM
Check out the differences between the ARM-based and non-ARM-based model, then get a step-by-step guide to enrollment and...
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Ask Microsoft Anything about Windows Autopilot: June 3rd, 2020

Michael Niehaus on 05-07-2020 01:14 PM
Join us June 3, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. PT and get answers to your questions about managing and upgrading devices with Windows...
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Windows Autopilot for HoloLens 2

Mizanur Rahman on 05-07-2020 11:26 AM
Windows Autopilot is expanding deployment to HoloLens 2 devices. Learn more and join the private preview.
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Webcast: Using MSIX app attach with Windows Virtual Desktop

Heather Poulsen on 05-04-2020 10:57 AM
Watch a demo-filled walkthrough to help you set up this modern application delivery approach.
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Office hours: servicing Windows 10 in a remote world

Heather Poulsen on 04-17-2020 09:47 AM
Next event: Thursday, June 25- 8-9am PT. We're here to support you. Bring your questions!
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Optimize Windows monthly update deployment for remote devices

John Wilcox on 04-15-2020 09:39 AM
Get tips to help you deliver updates to end user devices remotely and reliably.
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Revised end of service date for Windows 10, version 1809: November 10, 2020

Chris Morrissey on 04-14-2020 10:00 AM
Monthly security updates for Windows 10, version 1809 will now continue through November 10, 2020. Learn more.
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Managing reserved storage in Windows 10 environments

Steve DiAcetis on 04-09-2020 04:39 PM
Explore new controls you can use to manage and optimize reserved storage for the devices in your organization.
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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.

Latest Comments

andsav
in Resuming optional Windows 10 and Windows Server non-security monthly updates on 08-09-2020
The "preview" moniker looks confusing. When I saw it in an update name my first thought was "is this something not fully ready for wide deployment?". Many pre-release features and products from MS use word "preview", so why would I treat it differently in case with updates?
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matmorgan-csa
in Proactively monitor ARM-based Windows Virtual Desktop with Azure Log Analytics and Azure Monitor on 08-07-2020
@Christiaan_Brinkhoff I don't believe the perf counter for 'Network Interface(*)\Bytes Total/sec' in included in this document in either of the counter batches (it is shown in the screenshot), would be good to add.
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RTChaser07
in Simplified Windows Update settings for end users on 08-06-2020
Put deferred updates back the way that it was please. Being able to control deferring security updates and feature updates in a simple UI made sense. If you count the number of people that were affected negatively by a simple UI nested 3 layers deep vs the number of people affected negatively by a w...
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Kazimierz Popinski
in Roll out updates faster with the Update Baseline for Windows 10 on 08-06-2020
Hi,in the MSFT Windows Update Policy "Allow standby states (S1-S3)..." is "Enabled", but at the same time in the MSFT Windows 10 2004 - BitLocker Policy is the "Allow standby states (S1-S3)..." "Disabled". Regards,Kazimierz
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HotCakeX
in Explore and validate Windows 10 builds with Windows Insider Channels on 08-06-2020
Beta ring is pretty stable now, I can use it for every day usage and it is receiving decent amount of new updates and features too such as the new theme-aware start menu, Edge multi tasking features etc.
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