Windows updates/Features updates policies Flashcards
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What can you select with Feature updates for Windows 10 and later in Intune?
The Windows feature update version that devices should remain at
Examples include Windows 10 version 1909 or a version of Windows 11
What does Intune support regarding feature updates policy?
Upgrading devices that run Windows 10 to Windows 11
How do Windows feature updates policies interact with Update rings for Windows 10 and later?
They prevent a device from receiving a Windows feature version later than specified in the feature updates policy
What happens when a device receives a policy for Feature updates?
The device updates to the version specified in the policy or remains at its current version if it’s later
This ensures the devices feature set remains stable
How does the Feature updates policy differ from using Pause with an update ring?
The Feature updates policy remains in effect until modified or removed, unlike Pause which expires after 35 days
What occurs if you edit the Feature updates policy to specify a newer version?
Devices can then install the features from that Windows version
What is honored by the Update Rings regarding Feature updates?
The ability to uninstall the Feature update
What version of Windows must devices run to remain in support?
Windows 10/11
What enrollment is required for devices in Intune MDM?
Microsoft Entra hybrid joined or Microsoft Entra joined
What setting must Telemetry be turned on to at minimum?
Required
What might happen if devices have Telemetry set to Not configured?
They might install a later version of Windows than defined in the feature updates policy
How should Telemetry be configured for Windows 10/11 devices?
As part of a Device Restriction policy
What value should be set for Share usage data in the device restriction profile?
Required
What must be enabled in Intune for devices to deploy feature updates?
Data collection
Fill in the blank: Devices must be enrolled in Intune MDM and be _______ joined.
Microsoft Entra
True or False: Devices can run an unsupported version of Windows and still receive feature updates.
False
What is the purpose of configuring Telemetry in a Device Restriction policy?
To ensure proper data reporting and device management
List the 3 steps to create and assign Feature updates for Windows 10 and later policy
- Select Devices > By platform > **Windows **> Windows 10 and later updates > Feature updates tab > Create profile
- Under Deployment settings:
a. Name+ Description
b. Required/Optional updates: These options are only available when the target version is Windows 11.
When the default option Make available to users as a required update is selected, the device will automatically install the update based on device settings.
When the admin selects the option Make available to users as an optional update, then the selected updates are made available to users as an optional update.
c. Feature update to deploy: select the specific version of Windows with the feature set you want deployed on your devices.
d. Rollout options: Configure Rollout options to manage when Windows Updates makes the update available to devices that receive this policy. - Assignments: to devices groups
What happens when the default option Make available to users as a required update is selected?
The device will automatically install the update based on device settings.
What occurs when the admin selects the option Make available to users as an optional update?
The selected updates are made available to users as an optional update.
What is required to deploy a feature update?
Select the specific version of Windows with the feature set you want deployed on your devices.
What can be configured to manage the availability of Windows Updates?
Rollout options.
Fill in the blank: When using the default option, updates are installed based on _______.
device settings.
True or False: Optional updates are installed automatically on user devices.
False.
