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Microsoft introduces a new way to roll out Windows feature updates with Intune
The new way of rolling out Windows updates begins on May 24.
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Published onMay 22, 2024
published onMay 22, 2024
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Microsoft Build 2024 is happening these days, and the Redmond-based tech giant is taking advantage of it to announce changes coming to the rollout of Windows feature updates with Intune.
In a recently publishedblog post, Microsoft said it wants to make Windows feature updates more flexible by allowing organizations, through IT managers, to optionally roll them out, so as to not disrupt the workflow and productivity.
Starting May 24, Microsoft will gradually roll out significant changes to how these Windows feature updates can be installed through Intune, and there are plenty of benefits:
In other words, IT managers can choose which devices get a Windows feature update (Windows 11 23H2, for example, which came with huge changes), and can delay their installations by making these updates optional.
How to deploy feature updates as optional using Microsoft Intune
The new option is definitely welcome, but it will be interesting to see how it will play in the greater Windows roadmap. After all, the Windows feature updates are huge, and disruptive, yes, but they also come with changes and enhancements that improve the Windows experience altogether.
Windows 23H2brought Copilot, and an improved File Explorer, allowing users to get work done faster and easily.Windows 24H2will no doubt have huge changes, as well, and its AI capabilities (fromRecallto the new GPT-4o-based Copilot), might be a bit much, but it would provide enhanced productivity all around.
Plus, while some devices can get these updates, and others not, all within the same organization, could be disruptive on its own, as not all employees have access to the same features and capabilities.
More about the topics:Windows 11,Windows Update
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