Understanding the Windows deployment and release model
With the continual release of updates, IT administrators may have concerns about how to control these releases to an organization. Common questions include "Can I get a preview of upcoming features?" and "How can I control which users or devices receive updates first?".
These issues are addressed with the concepts of the Windows deployment and release model, which uses the concepts of servicing channels and deployment rings to answer these questions.
Servicing channels
Servicing channels are a way to determine how often end users get feature and quality updates pushed to their Windows 10 devices. Servicing channels can be divided into the following three groups:
- Windows Insider Program for Business (WIP): WIP is for those who are eager to get the latest updates. This may be a group of IT administrators or even end users who are willing to test features before they're made available to everyone...
