Staying updated with Windows Update for Business

If you are familiar with traditional deployment methods that use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Configuration Manager, there are two main differences when it comes to adopting Windows Update for Business as the servicing method. In the WufB deployment, clients establish a direct connection to the Windows Update deployment service instead of a software distribution point or WSUS server. Also, updates are not reviewed and approved like they are with WSUS but managed based on "when" clients should receive them by configuring deferral schedules. This is accomplished by creating a Windows Update deployment ring policy. Let's look at a few key concepts around the servicing model for Windows Update for Business as it relates to Windows 11:

• Feature updates are now released annually, usually in the second half of the year. These are the major build releases in Windows, and they offer the latest updates in security...