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You can upgrade Windows 10 from 1507 to 1511 or to Anniversary Update using Servicing option in SCCM. Here are some bulletin point on how to setup Windows 10 servicing plan setup in SCCM. Launch the SCCM console navigate to Software Library  and then select  Windows 10 Servicing -> . Windows 10 Servicing  dashboard will be opened.  Under  Servicing Plans c reate a new servicing plan and select the target collection. Specify the deployment ring (CB or CBB) Select the language(s) that are needed Configure a deployment schedule that meets your needs Configure the user experience that meets your needs Create or use an existing Deployment Package Select the distribution points(s) and Choose a download location Review the summary & Close Windows 10 Servicing Plan Ring

LogLauncher is a powerful tool for all SCCM Professional's in troubleshooting the potential problems in a more sensible way. This tool not only gathers Configuration Manger logs it does gather all the Windows related logs. LogLauncher Download link -  https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/LogLauncher-61ba5c99

Description - Express installation update Windows 10 Cumulative Update includes all updates from previous months are downloaded each month. if  express installation is enabled Configuration Manager client downloads only the delta between the current month's Windows 10 Cumulative Update and the previous month's update. To make use of this functionality you should  Enable Express installation on both client & server. Client should run Windows 10 1607 or any later version. Enable express installation on the server Launch Software Update Point Properties. Select Update Files tab Select "Download full files for all approved updates and express installation file Enable express installation on the client Launch the in use client settings Navigate to Software Updates, configure Yes to enable "Enable installation of Express Updates on clients" Windows 10 - Express Update Install References Link -  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm...

Here is the most simple and feasible way to quickly upgrade Windows 10 from one edition of Windows 10 to another. (Professional to Enterprise) Command line Upgrade If you are using SCCM/MDT just add the command line with your product key in the TS. Its as simple as it is .. changepk.exe /ProductKey  Manual Method  Clicking on the Start menu or the Start screen, type 'Activation' and click on the Activation shortcut. Click Change product key Enter your product key Follow the on-screen instructions  Edition Upgrade (Professional to Enterprise)  Link for References:-   https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades

Enterprises need predictability of features  Service Branches for Enterprise provides 3 Service Branches for Windows 10 Current Branch (CB) Current Branch for Business (CBB) Long Term Service Branch (LTSB) Insider enrolment can change branch being used, if allowed Windows 10 Service Branching Current Branch for Business (CBB) New features installed only after a minimum of 4 months of release to CB Can be achieved using organisation level update service such as WSUS/SCCM Configure "Defer Updated" on PC for additional check or when updating from Windows Update Require update within 8 months to latest after release  Long Term Service Branch (LTSB) For critical systems that require extreme predictability  No new feature added  Security and Critical updates supplied  LTSB provided as separate Windows 10 Enterprise image High update apps removed (Edge, Cortana, ect) No new features in mainstream (5 years) + extended supp...

Just to make our SCCM Guys perusal easier, I have grabbed the information and re-framed the sentences with only necessary information. References Link -  https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-info.aspx Windows 10 Versioning Windows 10 is the "last" Version of Windows Builds are released with new features Refer the above Microsoft link for the Final Windows 10 Build  Updates will continue precious cadence - Patch Tuesdays.     Servicing option Version OS build Availability date Current Branch (CB) 1607 14393.576 8/2/2016 Current Branch (CB) 1511 10586.713 11/12/2015 Current Branch (CB) 1507 (RTM) 10240.17202 7/29/2015 Current Branch for Business (CBB) 1607 14393.576 11/29/2016 Current Branch for Business (CBB) 1511 10586.713 4/8/2016 Current Branch fo...

Here’s a list of SCCM version numbers,since the release of SMS version 1.x. SCCM Current Branch  SCCM Technical Preview build numbers SCCM 2012 R2 build numbers SCCM 2012 SP1 & SP2  SCCM 2012  SCCM 2007 SMS 2003  SMS 2.0  SMS 1.X Build Number Description Release Date Description 5.0.8325.1000 2015 Dec 8 SCCM 1511 5.0.8325.1005 KB3125905 2015 Dec 30 FIX:   “Browse Windows App Packages” dialog box is missing from SCCM version 1511 5.0.8325.1010 KB3122677 2016 Feb 4 FIX:   Task sequence with dynamic variable list continues if application installation fails in SCCM version 1511 5.0.8325.1126 KB3163344 2016 June 21 FIX:   Product Versions are not downloaded in SCCM 5.0.8355.1000 What’s new 2016 March 10 ...