Automating Windows 10 deployment using System Center Configuration Manager demonstrates how to deliver Windows 10 in an automated manner without affecting end users using System Center Configuration Manager, the industry’s most widely used solution for deploying Microsoft operating systems.
Introduction
On November 2, 2015, Microsoft will start rolling out Windows 10 to its Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers and organizations. Windows 10 is one of the biggest and most significant updates to Windows ever. This tutorial demonstrates how to deploy Windows 10 for on-premises environments. The deployment of Windows 10 is governed by a set of Service Pack (SP) 16, with SP 15 at no cost. However, it is recommended that customers continue to install all service packs to ensure the OS stays up to date. After installing SP 15, customers have an additional six months from the release of SP 15 to upgrade to Windows 10, and many customers use the latter period to upgrade to Windows 10 (see KB 3035025 for more information).
Windows 10 Deployment
Windows 10 is being released to current and upcoming generation systems and devices. Since Windows 10 is an enhanced version of Windows, you need to deploy Windows 10 in an automated manner in order to ensure it has the most up-to-date settings and applications that are supported by Microsoft.
System Center Configuration Manager
In Windows 10, there are two ways to download and install an operating system and it is recommended that you use the Semi-Annual Channel (10586.x) or the Long-Term Servicing Channel (10586.15) to deploy Windows 10. SCCM has the capability to deploy and maintain the newest version of Windows and Windows Server. Additionally, SCCM 10.2.1306.0 has been released and updates are available for the following software versions: Windows 10 SP1 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 (Redstone 3) Windows Server 2016 (2016) SCCM 10.2.1306.
System Center Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft and Office 365 Microsoft and Office 365 provide best-in-class productivity services that are integrated with Configuration Manager. The integration enables you to seamlessly integrate Office 365 services such as Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive into Configuration Manager applications and easily integrate with your IT infrastructure, enabling you to eliminate manual processes and simplify the end-user user experience. Web Access Configure Server App Web Access is a tool that allows you to configure a remote server and display its properties to clients who have Configuration Manager clients installed on their Windows PCs.
Conclusion
In this blog post, we have demonstrated how you can deploy Windows 10 in an automated manner without affecting end users using System Center Configuration Manager, the industry’s most widely used solution for deploying Microsoft operating systems.