Announcement ID | MC863966 | Published Date | 08-16-2024 | |
Service | General | Last Updated | 08-16-2024 | |
Category | Plan for change | Expiration Date | 11-02-2024 | |
Roadmap ID | Action Required by Date | |||
Tags | Admin impact, New feature, User impact |
Summary |
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Windows Autopatch is unifying with Windows Update for Business deployment service in mid-September 2024, simplifying update management within Microsoft Intune. This change organizes update capabilities into three categories and maintains existing licensing rights for customers. Preparation involves informing teams and visiting the Intune admin center for support. |
More Information |
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Microsoft is set to make Windows Autopatch the one-stop shop for all things Windows enterprise update management. We're simplifying the update management experience by unifying Windows Autopatch and Windows Update for Business deployment service (WUfB-DS) into one service so you can automate and deploy updates to devices seamlessly. When this will happen:General Availability: The changes will take place beginning on mid-September 2024 and gradually rollout to all tenants by mid-October 2024. How this will affect your organization:With this change, we're simplifying the experience to make it easier to find and use the update management features you need. Instead of having multiple tabs and menus within the Microsoft Intune admin center, you'll see update management capabilities organized into three categories:
Licensing
Organizations with A3, A5, and Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscriptions will retain the license rights to use all Windows Update for Business deployment service (WUfB-DS) capabilities. New subscribers will also have rights to use Windows Update for Business deployment service. Feature(s) available: Windows Updates. We will continue to provide the same great functionality available today with Windows Update for Business under this new unified Windows Autopatch. Our goal is to simplify PC update management without limiting the functionality that exists today. What you need to do to prepare:You should prepare for these changes in the Microsoft Intune admin center and inform your team. If you have any questions or concerns, or need assistance, file a service request by visiting the Microsoft Intune admin center. Additional Information and details will also be included on (docs.microsoft.com) post feature release. |