1. 11/24/2018 2:57 PM
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Top ten reasons to use Windows 10 Current Branch vs. Long Term Servicing Branch
Todd J. Furst
Microsoft Technology Center (MTC), Solution Architect
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2. Why to never use Windows 10’s Long Term Servicing Branch
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Why to never use Windows 10’s Long Term Servicing Branch
Todd J. Furst
Microsoft Technology Center (MTC), Solution Architect
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3. 11/24/2018 2:57 PM
Many thanks to…
Michael Niehaus, Director Product Marketing (Microsoft)
John Wilcox, WaaS Evangelist (Microsoft)
100+ customers met with over the last year…
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4. Satya Nadella on Growth Mindset
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Satya Nadella on Growth Mindset
“We need to be willing to lean in to uncertainty, take risks and move quickly when we make mistakes, recognizing failure happens along the way to mastery.”
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5. What is Windows as a Service?
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What is Windows as a Service?
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6. Windows as a Service (WaaS) The process of a release
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Windows as a Service (WaaS) The process of a release
Windows Insider Preview Channel
Evaluate new features
Provide feedback on changes, issues
New Windows 10 Semi-Annual Channel Release
(Formerly Current Branch)
Deploy to pilot audiences
Validate and prepare for broad deployment
Deploy to all audiences, in waves to reduce risk
6+ months of active development
18 months to validate, deploy, and use each release
The process repeats…
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7. Windows as a Service (WaaS) Predictable and clear timeframes
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Windows as a Service (WaaS) Predictable and clear timeframes
2017
2018
2019
2020
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Plan & Prepare
Pilot
18 months for each release
Broad Deployment
MICROSOFT CONFIDENTIAL
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8. Customer WaaS Feedback
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Customer WaaS Feedback
We can do this – will take work to transform the organization
We are already doing this
We can’t do this – it is impossible to run a deployment project for every semi-annual Windows 10 release
We deployed LTSB to everyone – we are now “undoing” that and deploying the semi-annual releases
We were breached – we are adopting the semi-annual releases
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9. +500M DEVICES RUNNING WINDOWS 10
“WITH THE ‘WINDOWS AS A SERVICE’ MODEL THAT’S BEEN INTRODUCED WITH WINDOWS 10, WE HAVE REDUCED OUR OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT TIME BY 75%.”
DOROTHY STEPHENSON, DIRECTOR, ITS, KIMBERLY-CLARK

10. Top 10 Reasons to Use CB 11/24/2018 2:57 PM
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11. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#1 New world of security
Ransomware
Zero-Day attacks
Targeted phishing
Users click on everything
Nation State attacks
GDPR & other regulations...
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12. Threat protection over time
Attackers take advantage of periods between releases
Game change with Windows and Software as a Services
Disrupt and out innovate our adversaries by design
Capability
Protection Gap
Time
Product Release
Threat sophistication

13. Threat protection over time
Attackers take advantage of periods between releases
Game change with Windows and Software as a Services
Disrupt and out innovate our adversaries by design
Capability
Protection Gap
Time
Product Release
Threat sophistication

14. Windows 7 Security features
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Windows 7 Security features
Windows Update
BitLocker Admin and Monitoring
Trusted Platform Module
Windows Firewall
BitLocker
SmartScreen
BitLocker to Go
Device protection
Threat resistance
Identity protection
Information protection
Breach detection investigation & response
PRE-BREACH
POST-BREACH
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15. Windows 10 Security on Legacy or Modern Devices
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Windows 10 Security on Legacy or Modern Devices
(Upgraded from Windows 7 or 32-bit Windows 8)
Windows Trusted Boot
Windows Information Protection
Windows Update
Microsoft Edge
Windows Hello Companion Devices
BitLocker Admin and Monitoring
Windows Defender
Trusted Platform Module
Windows Firewall
Windows Hello
BitLocker
Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
SmartScreen
BitLocker to Go
Device protection
Threat resistance
Identity protection
Information protection
Breach detection investigation & response
PRE-BREACH
POST-BREACH
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16. Windows 10 Security on Modern Devices
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Windows 10 Security on Modern Devices
(Fresh Install or upgraded from 64-bit Windows 8)
Virtualization Based Security
Device Encryption
UEFI Secure Boot
Device Guard
Credential Guard
Windows Information Protection
Windows Trusted Boot
Security Management
Windows Update
Microsoft Edge
Windows Hello Companion Devices
BitLocker Admin and Monitoring
Conditional Access
Windows Defender
Trusted Platform Module
Windows Firewall
Windows Hello
BitLocker
Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
SmartScreen
BitLocker to Go
Device protection
Threat resistance
Identity protection
Information protection
Breach detection investigation & response
PRE-BREACH
POST-BREACH
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17. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#1 New world of security
Question – Current Branch is updated 2x a year with new security capabilites. How often does LTSB get updated?
Best Practice – CISO, CIO, etc. need to make the call whether CB or LTSB is used.
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18. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#2 500M+ Windows 10 devices
Question – Of the 500M devices, are most running Current Branch or LTSB?
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19. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#3 Windows 10 Silicon Support Policy
Supporting the latest processor and chipsets on Windows - Windows Lifecycle FAQ,
Windows 10 Embracing Silicon Innovation,
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20. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
11/24/2018 2:57 PM
Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#3 Windows 10 Silicon Support Policy
Supporting the latest processor and chipsets on Windows - Windows Lifecycle FAQ,
Windows 10 Embracing Silicon Innovation,
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21. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#4 Surface Device Support
Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB)
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22. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#4 Surface Device Support
Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB)
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23. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
11/24/2018 2:57 PM
Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#4 Surface Device Support
Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB)
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24. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#5 Office
Office 365 ProPlus &Windows 10
Aligned semi-annual releases
Guidance
Use Office 365 ProPlus with Windows 10 CB Use Office 2016 MSI with Windows 10 LTSB
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25. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#ZZ Office
Office 365 ProPlus &Windows 10
Aligned semi-annual releases
Guidance
Use Office 365 ProPlus everywhere LTSB devices use Office 2016 MSI
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26. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
11/24/2018 2:57 PM
Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#6 Current Branch and LTSB have differences
LTSB is missing...
Edge, Cortana, Windows Store, etc.
All new capabilities in 1703/1709/etc.
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27. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#7 Upgrades: Windows 10 Current Branch and LTSB
Windows 10 Servicing only applies to Current Branch
The following solutions do not work with LTSB
Configuration Manager Servicing Rings
Windows Update for Business
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28. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#7 Upgrades: Windows 10 CB vs LTSB
Windows 10 Servicing only applies to CB
The following do not work with LTSB
Configuration Manager Servicing Rings
Windows Update for Business
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29. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#8 Only Current Branch is optimized for upgrades
Current Branch can use ESD files (differential coming soon)
LTSB requires full size media to upgrade
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30. Windows as a service Optimizing feature updates
Expected twice per year
Minimum of 18 months of servicing for each release
Deployed over an extended period of time, allowing traffic to be spread out (unlike quality updates which often have short deadlines)
Complete set of operating system files
ESD files are about 30% smaller!
Highly recommended to use ESD files (provided by WU or WSUS) instead of media (through ISOs)
Deployed like an update, performs an in-place upgrade
Takes minutes, depending on hardware

31. Windows as a service Optimizing feature updates
Support for differential upgrades
Determine what files have changed, then only download those
Potential savings of about 35% over current ESD sizes
Targeting the feature update planned for later in 2017
Management and patching tools will need to be updated to support this new capability
End user experience is unchanged
Deployed like an update, performs an in-place upgrade
Takes minutes, depending on hardware
Note: Percentage savings are estimated and can vary due to many factors.

32. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#9 Microsoft is working with ISVs to support Windows 10 Current Branch & Office 365 ProPlus
Exceptions for LTSB scenarios (e.g., PC connected to manufacturing equipment)
SAP GUI is supporting Windows 10 as operating system
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33. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
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Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#ZZ Microsoft is working with ISVs to support Windows 10 CB and Office 365 ProPlus
Exceptions for LTSB scenarios (e.g., PC connected to manufacturing equipment)
SAP GUI is supporting Windows 10 as operating system
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34. Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
11/24/2018 2:57 PM
Top 10 reasons to use Current Branch
#10 Readiness & compatibility tools designed for Current Branch
Ready for Windows
Windows Analytics (e.g., Upgrade Readiness)
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35. Compatibility in Windows 10
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Compatibility in Windows 10
Get links to Windows 10 ISV support statements
Get usage information for every app version, and use that to target testing
Microsoft is actively engaged with ISVs, to ensure full support for Windows as a service
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36. (previously Upgrade Analytics)
Introducing Windows Analytics A suite of tools to reduce deployment and support costs
Upgrade Readiness
(previously Upgrade Analytics)
Update Compliance
(In Preview)
In Development
Plan upgrades by identifying devices that are ready and identify and resolve app and driver compatibility blockers.
Ensure update and antimalware compliance with timely reports for all your devices (even those on the road).
Watch for additional analytics solutions currently in development.

37. Where do we go from here? 11/24/2018 2:57 PM
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38. Call to Action Reach out to:
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Call to Action
Reach out to:
Microsoft account team Certified Microsoft Partner
Leverage the online resources:
Ignite Hands-on-Labs
TechNet Virtual Labs ( Windows 10 deployment and management lab kit (
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39. Call to Action Reach out to:
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Call to Action
Reach out to:
Microsoft account team Certified Microsoft Partner
Leverage the online resources:
Ignite Hands-on-Labs
TechNet Virtual Labs ( Windows 10 deployment and management lab kit (
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40. WaaS Call to Action Reach out to:
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WaaS Call to Action
Reach out to:
Microsoft account team Certified Microsoft Partner
Leverage the online resources:
Ignite session recordings & Hands-on-Labs
TechNet Virtual Labs ( Windows 10 deployment and management lab kit (
Windows Analytics - Upgrade Readiness & ReadyforWindows (
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41. Satya Nadella on Growth Mindset
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Satya Nadella on Growth Mindset
“We need to be willing to lean in to uncertainty, take risks and move quickly when we make mistakes, recognizing failure happens along the way to mastery.”
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42. Related content Speaker: Michael Niehaus (multiple sessions)
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Related content
Speaker: Michael Niehaus (multiple sessions)
Windows Analytics: Plan and manage Windows 10 upgrades and feature updates with Upgrade Readiness
Friday, September 29 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM OCCC 414
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