Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Reporting on Windows Server 2022

February 20, 2023 by Fabian Niesen

This article is about installing the reporting function of Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) on Windows Server 2022. The Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) reporting function is mainly needed when it comes to detailed views, for example for individual updates and their status for the different computers and distribution rings or computer groups. I use … Read more

Set Windows target release

December 1, 2021 by Fabian Niesen

Especially in test environments, you often need an older release of Windows 10, but how can you set Windows to a target release? Many companies are currently still using Windows 10 1909, and the Enterprise Edition is still supported until 11.05.2022. Unfortunately, I can only defer the feature upgrade in Windows 10 for 365 days. This means that a newly installed Windows 10 1909 updates to 20H2.

Windows 11 life cycle and other changes for companies

October 7, 2021 by Fabian Niesen

Windows 11 is looming on the horizon and many are wondering where the journey will take them. In this article I will look at the changes to the life cycle / WaaS (Windows as a Service) and the changes for businesses.

New lifecycle information on Windows 11 and Office 2021

October 7, 2021 by Fabian Niesen

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Now that Windows 11 is officially available, the support dates are also known. Therefore, I have extended the life-cycle diagrams to include Windows 11 and Microsoft Office 2021.

A new home for the downloads

June 24, 2021March 12, 2021 by Fabian Niesen

Microsoft Support LifeCycle for Windows Client Operating Systems

After my download solution annoyed me a few times, I outsourced the download. The new home for the downloads is GitHub. This also makes it easier for me to maintain and update.

What’s new in the Windows 10 LTSC and Office LTSC lifecycle?

July 1, 2021February 23, 2021 by Fabian Niesen

Microsoft is changing its product life cycle for the Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) for Office and Windows. Some will still know the LTSC version as LTSB. Previously, this Windows 10 version, which was not intended for office environments, had a life cycle of 10 years. Microsoft Office LTSC, also known as Microsoft Office 2016 and Microsoft Office 2019) also had 10 years at the beginning, but this has already been reduced to 7 years with MS Office 2019

Which Office version works with Windows 10?

November 21, 2019 by Fabian Niesen

Often the question arises during a rollout: Is our Microsoft Office version still supported with Microsoft Windows 10? The first glance should always be at the current lifecycle of Microsoft Office. You can also find a nice overview in my article “Product Lifecycles – The Forgotten Being“. Depending on the remaining time of the life cycle of the Office program, a migration with Windows 10 can also be useful.

Strategies for Windows as a Service – A Process-Oriented Perspective

October 24, 2019 by Fabian Niesen

I am often asked about the right strategy for “Windows as a Service”. But is there the right way? The short answer is no. It depends as so often on the circumstances, the requirements of the customer and the other customer-specific circumstances. In this article, I would like to point out different ways to the subject of Windows as a Service (WaaS). You will also get tips on what to consider when searching for your way.

What is important is that Windows as a Service is not a project, it is a process. And the challenge is to develop the process for your company in such a way that it works performant but covers all contingencies. This doesn’t just include the question if you want to skip releases.