Marching Into the Future: Get Ready for On-Premises UUP Updates!

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Microsoft is introducing a new way to deliver Windows 10 updates called Unified Update Platform (UUP). UUP will provide a faster and more reliable way to deliver updates to Windows 10 devices, and will be available for on-premises customers in March.

What is UUP?

UUP (Unified Update Platform) is a new way to deliver updates to Windows 10 devices. It uses differential downloads to reduce the size of updates.

Coming in March

The first UUP on-premises updates will be available in March. These updates will be delivered through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Configuration Manager.

Key Benefits

UUP provides several benefits, including faster downloads, improved reliability, and better control over when and how updates are deployed.

“UUP is an important step in our journey to modernize Windows servicing, and we are excited to bring it to our on-premises customers,” said John Wilcox, Partner Director of Program Management at Microsoft.

UUP is part of Microsoft’s effort to modernize Windows servicing. It will help customers get the latest updates faster, with improved reliability and better control over when and how updates are deployed. The first UUP on-premises updates will be available in March, delivered through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Configuration Manager. This will enable customers to take advantage of the benefits of UUP, such as faster downloads, improved reliability, and better control over when and how updates are deployed.

Key points from the article:

  • UUP will reduce the size of Windows 10 updates by up to 35%
  • UUP will allow customers to choose which updates they want to install
  • UUP will provide more reliable updates with fewer restarts
  • UUP will support Windows 10 versions 1507, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and 1803
  • UUP will be available for on-premises customers in March
  • From the Windows IT Pro Blog