Windows 10 Servicing Option

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 create 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 Tool for SCCM Professional's

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

Express installation updated supported on Windows 10 version 1607

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/core/get-started/capabilities-in-technical-preview-1612

Windows 10 Edition Upgrade (Professional to Enterprise)

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

Windows 10 Service Branching

• 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 support (5 years)

Windows 10 Version History & Servicing Options

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 for Business (CBB)	1507 (RTM)	10240.17202	7/29/2015
Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB)	1607	14393.576	8/2/2016
Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB)	1507 (RTM)	10240.17202	7/29/2015

Service Branching

• Enterprises need predictability of features 
• Sercice 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

System Center Configuration Manger / Current Branch Version History

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	SCCM 1602
5.0.8355.1306	KB3155482	2016 May 27	Update Rollup for SCCM 1602
5.0.8355.1307	KB3174008	2016 July 20	FIX: Product Versions are not downloaded in SCCM
Site: 5.0.8412.1000 Console: 5.0.8412.1003 Client: 5.00.8412.1006	What’s new	2016 July 22	SCCM 1606
5.0.8412.1204	KB3180992	2016 Aug 4	Update for SCCM version 1606, early wave
5.0.8412.1205	KB3184153	2016 Aug 11	FIX: Can’t create, edit, or delete rules for a compliance policy in SCCM version 1606
5.0.8412.1207	KB3180992	2016 August	Update for SCCM version 1606, early wave
5.0.8412.1307	KB3186654	2016 Sep 7	Update Rollup 1 for SCCM current branch, version 1606
5.0.8412.1309	KB3192616	2016 Sep 15	Update to add Apple iOS 10 to the Supported Platforms list
Site: 5.0.8458.1000 Console: 5.00.8458.1500 Client: 5.00.8458.1005	What’s new	2016 Nov 17	SCCM 1610