1. Aligning the Office 365 ProPlus and Windows 10 Update Models
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THR2000
Aligning the Office 365 ProPlus and Windows 10 Update Models
Brian Canady
Daniel Schmidt
Architects
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2. Feedback from customers
Aligning Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus
Making it easier to stay current with both in lockstep
Feedback from customers
Changes to the servicing model
Release schedules were not aligned
Windows 10 release schedule was variable
Office 365 ProPlus released every four months
Support timelines were different
Windows 10 releases were serviced and supported for at least 18 months
Office 365 ProPlus releases were serviced and supported for 12 months
Release schedules are aligned
Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus will release twice per year
Support timelines are identical
Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus will be serviced and supported for 18 months from the date of release

3. Feature Servicing Models
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Feature Servicing Models 1
Windows Semi-Annual Channel
(supported for 18 months) 1
Feature updates are released to the Windows Semi-Annual Channel every six months, around March and September.
March
September
March
Office Monthly Channel 2
Feature updates are also released in March and September to the Office Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted). The updates include feature updates from the Monthly Channel.
Office Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)
(supported for 6 months) 2
March
September
March 3
Office Semi-Annual Channel
(supported for 14 months) 3
Four months after the Office update is released to the Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted), it is released to the standard Semi-Annual Channel.
July
January
NOTE: In addition to feature updates, both Windows and Office release frequent quality and security updates to all channels.
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4. Best Practice for deployment rings and channels
Pilot and Validate
Broad Deployment
Purpose
Pilot and Validate before broad deployment
Production Deployment
Release cadence
Target March and September
Target January and July
Channel
Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)
Semi-Annual Channel
Audience
Representative sample of production devices derived from M365 Analytics
All remaining production device
PILOT &
VALIDATE
BROAD DEPLOYMENT

5. Ignite 2017 Office 365 Deployment sessions
*Locations are subject to change. Please check the Ignite Scheduling Tool prior to session time.
Ignite 2017 Office 365 Deployment sessions
Code
Level
Day
Date
Time
Location
Title
Speakers
Session Type
BRK2006
200
Monday
9/25
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Windermere W
Moving to the Modern Office – getting your organization onto Office 365 ProPlus
Amesh Mansukhani
Breakout | 75 minutes
BRK1021
100
Tuesday
9/26
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
OCCC W308
Redefine modern productivity with Office 365 ProPlus
Disha Rustogi
BRK2432
300
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
OCCC W240
Deploy and manage Office on your Mac
Steven Nesbitt
Breakout | 45 minutes
THR2005
12:05 PM – 12:25 PM
OCCC South – Expo Theater #7
Deploying language packs Office 365 ProPlus: Tips & Tricks
James Hammonds
Theater | 20 minutes
THR2000
12:35 PM– 12:55 PM
OCCC South – Expo Theater #6
Aligning Office 365 ProPlus and Windows 10 Update Models
Brian Canady, Daniel Schmidt
BRK3000
3:15 PM– 4:00 PM
OCCC W314
Manage Microsoft Office apps on all your devices
Brent Whichel, James Hammonds
THR2001
5:05 PM– 5:25 PM
Managing ongoing Application Compatibility: Tips & Tricks
Terry Farrell
BRK2043
Wednesday
9/27
OCCC Valencia W415 CD
Architect a modern and secure desktop for your organization
THR2002
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
Top 10 items to consider before deploying - focus on planning and environment prep
Jalal Babool
THR2006
Managing ongoing Office 365 ProPlus client health: Tips & Tricks
Steve Rugh
BRK3005
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
OCCC West Hall E1
Deploying and updating Office 365 ProPlus using System Center Configuration Manager
Amesh Mansukhani, John Gruszysk
BRK2024
Learn how a leading healthcare provider switched to Office 365
Nidhish Dhru, Sutter Health
THR2003
Thursday
9/28
10:20 AM– 10:40 AM
Consider these top 10 items after you deploy Office 365 ProPlus
BRK2008
10:45 AM –12:00 PM
OCCC W307
Connect with customers who have recently switched to Office 365 ProPlus
Douglas Smith, Chevron, Intermountain Health
THR2004
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
Managing virtualized and shared desktop using Office 365 ProPlus
Doug Davis, Ryan McDonnell
BRK3002
Friday
9/29
Virtualize Office 365 ProPlus
BRK3376
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Managing ongoing Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus client health and applications compatibility
Steve Rugh, Terry Farrell
HOL3000 NA
HOL: Deploying and updating Office 365 ProPlus using System Center Configuration Manager
N/A
Hands-on-lab

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