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

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.

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

Changes in the LifeCycle of Microsoft products due to Corona

June 24, 2021April 16, 2020 by Fabian Niesen

Changes in the life cycle of Microsoft products due to Corona / COVID-19.

Microsoft is extending the current lifecycle for some products to relieve the burden on IT departments. I took this opportunity to update the LifeCycle Diagrams from the articles “Microsoft Lifecycle Diagrams” and “Other Lifecycle Diagrams” from last year.
This time I translated them directly into English.

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.