Long-Term Servicing Channel
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Long-Term Servicing Channel is a specialized Windows servicing option designed for stability and long-term support, providing only security and critical updates without frequent feature changes.
Aliases (1)
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Windows servicing channel
→
software release model → |
| abbreviation |
LTSC
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| alsoKnownAs |
LTSC
→
Long-Term Servicing Branch → |
| appliesTo |
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC
→
Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC → |
| configurationScope |
enterprise environments
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| contrastedWith |
General Availability Channel
→
Semi-Annual Channel → |
| designedFor |
long-term support
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stability → |
| discouragedFor |
productivity desktops
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| documentationPublisher |
Microsoft Learn
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| featureUpdateFrequency |
very infrequent
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| governs |
Windows feature update cadence
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| hasProperty |
long-term OS image stability
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no regular feature upgrades → predictable servicing timeline → |
| intendedFor |
industrial control systems
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kiosk devices → medical systems → mission-critical systems → regulated environments → specialized devices → |
| introducedBy |
Windows 10 servicing changes
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| notIntendedFor |
general-purpose office PCs
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typical information worker devices → |
| omits |
frequent feature updates
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most non-security feature changes → |
| partOf |
Windows 10 servicing model
→
Windows 11 servicing model → |
| primaryGoal |
minimize change
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reduce regression risk → |
| provides |
critical updates
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security updates → |
| replaced |
Long-Term Servicing Branch
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| requires |
volume licensing for Enterprise editions
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| supportModel |
extended support lifecycle
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| updateCadenceComparedTo |
slower than General Availability Channel
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| updateTypeFocus |
security and quality fixes
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| vendor |
Microsoft
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Long-Term Servicing Channel
("Semi-Annual Channel")
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contrastedWith |
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Windows
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supportsUpdateChannel |