check before: 2023-11-23
Product:
Intune, Microsoft Graph, Windows
Platform:
Developer, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact
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Details:
A new capability is available for users of the Windows Update for Business deployment service. You no longer need to worry about creating and maintaining eligibility groups for devices not ready for Windows 11. Now, you can use Microsoft Intune or the Microsoft Graph API to deploy Windows 11 upgrades with assurance that any ineligible devices would be automatically updated to the latest available version of Windows 10. For guidance on how to do this, read Simplify your Windows 11 upgrade experience with Intune.
When will this happen:
This capability is already available.
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Created:
2023-11-09
updated:
2024-08-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Simplified Deployment Process
- Reduction in time and effort required for managing eligibility groups for Windows upgrades.
- Potential for increased efficiency in IT operations as fewer manual interventions are needed.
- Roles Impacted: IT Administrators, IT Operations Managers.
- Risk of Ineligible Device Updates
- Automatic updates of ineligible devices to the latest Windows 10 version may lead to unexpected behavior or compatibility issues with existing applications.
- Increased support tickets from users experiencing issues post-update.
- Roles Impacted: IT Support Staff, End Users.
- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration with Microsoft Intune and Graph API
- Dependency on the stability and performance of Microsoft Intune and Graph API for successful deployment.
- Potential service disruptions if Intune or Graph API experiences outages or performance issues.
- Roles Impacted: IT Service Managers, Application Support Teams.
- User Experience Changes
- Users may experience changes in their operating environment, leading to a learning curve or resistance to the new Windows 11 features.
- Increased training and support requirements to assist users in adapting to the new interface and functionalities.
- Roles Impacted: Training Coordinators, End Users.
References:
- Microsoft Documentation on Windows Update for Business: [Deployment Service Prerequisites](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-prerequisites?source=recommendations)
- Tech Community Blog on Windows 11 Upgrade Experience: [Simplify your Windows 11 upgrade experience with Intune](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/simplify-your-windows-11-upgrade-experience-with-intune/ba-p/3974500)
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