Some clarification has now come through about the new, fast-moving updating mechanism that Microsoft is building into Windows 10.
Microsoft is now communicating that there will be two different modes for updates, based entirely on customer choice:
- Opt-in – This mode means that Windows 10 will be updated on a fast-moving pace (i.e., when Microsoft rolls 'em out). This is defined as a consumer-type updating mode. These include security updates and fixes, but also new features and OS updates.
- Lock-down – Locked-down mode is for mission critical environments (i.e., businesses) where updates are managed centrally. This will work similar to the way things happen now and will not include feature updates, only security updates and fixes. Organizations will still be able to utilize their normal patching mechanisms since updates will still be delivered to WSUS servers.
(Since this article posted,
ComputerWorld is reporting that there's a third mode of update delivery. We have not confirmed this yet.)
