Windows release channels
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Windows release channels are the distinct update and deployment tracks through which Microsoft delivers new features, improvements, and security updates for the Windows operating system to different user groups and environments.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Windows update mechanism
ⓘ
software release model ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
business devices
ⓘ
consumer devices ⓘ education environments ⓘ enterprise environments ⓘ |
| defines |
feature rollout timing
ⓘ
quality and stability expectations ⓘ support lifecycle ⓘ update cadence ⓘ |
| documentedIn | Microsoft Windows servicing documentation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| evolvedFrom | Windows 10 branch model ⓘ |
| firstIntroducedInContextOf | Windows as a service NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governs |
timing of Windows feature availability
ⓘ
which devices receive which Windows builds ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
General Availability Channel
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Long-Term Servicing Channel NERFINISHED ⓘ Windows Insider Program channels ⓘ Windows Update for Business deployment rings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasHistoricalComponent |
Current Branch
ⓘ
Current Branch for Business ⓘ Fast Ring ⓘ Release Preview Ring NERFINISHED ⓘ Semi-Annual Channel ⓘ Slow Ring ⓘ |
| influences |
IT deployment strategies
ⓘ
Windows compatibility testing workflows ⓘ organizational update policies ⓘ |
| managedBy | Microsoft NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Windows servicing model NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
deliver Windows features
ⓘ
deliver Windows security updates ⓘ segment Windows users by update cadence ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Windows Server Update Services
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Windows Update NERFINISHED ⓘ Windows Update for Business NERFINISHED ⓘ Windows servicing channels NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
early access for testers and enthusiasts
ⓘ
long-term stability for specialized devices ⓘ staged deployment of updates ⓘ validation of updates before broad rollout ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Microsoft Windows
NERFINISHED
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Windows 10 NERFINISHED ⓘ Windows 11 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
driver and firmware updates
ⓘ
feature updates ⓘ quality updates ⓘ security updates ⓘ |
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