check before: 2023-11-30
Product:
SharePoint, Windows
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Change type:
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Details:
A new policy will be available to IT pros managing Windows 10 devices with Windows Update for Business. With the upcoming November 2023 optional update, you will be able to automatically deploy optional Windows updates or enable users in your organization to get them just like on Windows 11. Configure this policy as a Group Policy Object (GPO) or as a Configuration Service Provider (CSP) policy and choose the types of optional updates that suit your organizational goals.
When will this happen:
The "Enable optional updates" policy will be available for Windows 10 devices upon installing the upcoming November 2023 optional update.
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Created:
2023-11-17
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2024-08-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased Complexity in Update Management
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Administrators will need to manage the new policy settings, which may require additional training and adjustments to existing update management processes.
- Potential for misconfiguration leading to inconsistent update deployment across devices.
- Dependencies:
- Existing update policies and GPOs may need to be reviewed and modified to accommodate the new optional updates policy.
- Integration with other IT services such as endpoint management solutions may require updates to ensure compatibility.
- Direct Impact on IT Services
- User Experience Variability
- Role Impacted: End Users
- Users may experience different versions of applications and system features depending on whether they opt into optional updates, leading to confusion and potential compatibility issues.
- Optional updates may introduce new features or changes that require user adaptation, impacting productivity.
- Dependencies:
- Applications that rely on specific Windows features may behave differently based on the optional updates installed, potentially leading to service disruptions.
- Collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint) may face integration issues if users are on different update versions, affecting team workflows.
References:
- Microsoft Documentation on Windows Update for Business: [Configure Windows Update for Business](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/update/waas-configure-wufbenable-optional-updates)
- Microsoft Tech Community Blog: [Enable optional updates for Windows 10 devices](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/enable-optional-updates-for-windows-10-devices/ba-p/3983927)
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