Microsoft has announced changes to their Configuration Manager release cadence, which will now include a Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) for customers who need stability and predictability. The new cadence will also provide customers with more frequent feature updates and bug fixes.
What’s New?
Microsoft Configuration Manager is introducing a new release cadence for its updates. This will include a new Current Branch (CB) release every four months and a Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) release every two years.What’s Important to Know?
The new CB releases will include features and fixes that are ready for use in production environments. Microsoft will also provide support for the last two CB releases. The LTSB releases will include a subset of features from the CB releases and will be supported for 10 years.The new release cadence will enable us to deliver features and fixes to customers more quickly and with greater predictability.Microsoft Configuration Manager is introducing a new release cadence for its updates. This will include a new Current Branch (CB) release every four months and a Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) release every two years. The CB releases will include features and fixes that are ready for use in production environments. Microsoft will also provide support for the last two CB releases. The LTSB releases will include a subset of features from the CB releases and will be supported for 10 years. The new release cadence will enable Microsoft to deliver features and fixes to customers more quickly and with greater predictability. The new cadence will also provide customers with more flexibility in their deployment and servicing strategies. Customers will be able to choose between the CB releases for the latest features and fixes, or the LTSB releases for long-term stability. Microsoft is also introducing a new servicing model for Configuration Manager. This model will provide customers with more control over when they receive updates and will enable them to more easily manage their environment. The new release cadence and servicing model will enable Microsoft to provide customers with the latest features and fixes more quickly and with greater predictability. It will also provide customers with more control over their deployment and servicing strategies. As Microsoft states, “The new release cadence will enable us to deliver features and fixes to customers more quickly and with greater predictability.”
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