MC711571 – Device readiness checks for expedited Windows quality updates (archived)

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check before: 2024-02-14

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Microsoft Graph

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If you use Windows Update for Business deployment service to expedite quality updates, your workflow is becoming easier. You can now proactively check the readiness of all devices in your organization before deploying an actual security update in an expedited way. A new article describes how you would use Microsoft Graph to call for a device readiness test. Alerts and remediation guidance for any ineligible devices will appear under Windows Update for Business reports. Find out more at Device readiness checks for expedited Windows quality updates.

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2024-02-01

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2024-08-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased efficiency in update deployment
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Administrators will have a streamlined process for checking device readiness, reducing the time spent on manual checks and allowing for quicker response to security vulnerabilities.
- Potential for reduced downtime during updates
- Role Impacted: IT Users
- Users may experience fewer disruptions as updates can be deployed more effectively, minimizing the impact on their daily operations.

- Dependencies and Interdependencies
- Reliance on Microsoft Graph API for readiness checks
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Administrators must ensure that the Microsoft Graph API is properly configured and accessible, as any issues could hinder the readiness checks and delay updates.
- Integration with existing Windows Update for Business reports
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators and IT Users
- Administrators need to monitor the reports for alerts and remediation guidance, while users may need to be informed about any actions required on their devices based on the readiness checks.

References:
- [Device readiness checks for expedited Windows quality updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/device-readiness-checks-for-expedited-windows-quality-updates/ba-p/4043941)
- [Deploy an expedited quality update using the Windows Update for Business deployment service](https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/windowsupdates-deploy-expedited-update)

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