As part of your ongoing journey managing Windows across your organization, we’ve compiled some great tips and resources including analysis, reporting, servicing, and enriching your Windows experience. We’ve also included several links to bookmark for regular, continuous learning.
Time to learn: 138 minutes
WATCHDid you miss this year’s Tech Community Live? Catch up on this full “Ask Microsoft Anything” recording, where viewers are treated to an in-depth discussion on the latest tools and strategies for managing Windows updates. Windows Update + Intune + WUfB + Autopatch |
LEARNManage Windows updates in the cloud Done learning the basics? In this intermediate learning module, you’ll take a deeper dive into how to manage your updates and control your user experience across your devices. Intune + Windows Update + Microsoft Cloud + Group Policy + MDM |
READ + REGISTERSign up for Windows known issue email alerts Did you know that you can sign up for email alerts designed to help you manage Windows? Read all about it in the original announcement and register to start receiving these alerts in your own inbox. Support + Windows release health + Microsoft 365 + Windows feature and quality updates |
WATCHWindows Autopatch, How it Works Autopatch is a cloud service that supports your Windows 11 upgrades. Learn how it works, and how to make it work for you, in this introductory video. Autopatch + Microsoft Edge + Office + Microsoft 365 + Windows Enterprise |
READCustomize Windows Update settings with Autopatch Want to run your Windows Update deployment on a customized schedule? We’ll show you how you can achieve this with Windows Autopatch. Autopatch + Windows Update + Deployment rings |
READManage Windows driver and firmware updates with Microsoft Intune Intune makes it easy to keep all of your device drivers current. Learn now to create and manage your own device update policies here. Intune + Drivers + Windows Enterprise |
EXPERIENCEPrescriptive Guidance: Intune Windows Update Policy Microsoft Intune deployment rings help protect against malicious attacks by allowing for progressive updates across your devices. In this step-by-step demo, you’ll walk through the process of setting up your own deployment rings. Intune + Windows Update + Deployment rings + Compliance + Security |
REGISTERIT pros: Join us every month for Windows Office Hours! Tune in for this monthly live discussion, where Microsoft experts will answer your questions and guide you in your Windows management journey. Windows 365 + Intune + Configuration Manager + Security |
BOOKMARKEvery month, the Windows IT Pro Blog publishes a digest of all the practical new Windows developments announced in the past month. Check out the most recent article and bookmark the page to come back for more. Do you use Microsoft Intune? Check in on the Intune blog to stay up to date with news and developments in your favorite cloud-based management system. Explore the latest Microsoft capabilities through interviews with the product teams building the tech and the IT professionals managing Windows in the real world. Hear about enhancements, innovations, and tools for Windows 11, Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, Windows Update for Business, and more. (time varies) Windows 11 + Security + Device management + Copilot + Windows Server + Intune + Configuration Manager + W365 + WUfB |
Managing Windows 11 is a topic too big for a single skilling snack. If you’re interested in learning more on the topic, check out these earlier snacks:
- Feature update management
- Windows monthly updates
- Windows information and resources for IT pros
- Windows device management in the public sector
- Using Windows Update for Business
Come back every two weeks for fresh servings of Windows knowledge and leave a comment below to tell us what you would like to learn next.
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