Oxymoron - Windows as a Service

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Windows 10 introduces a new concept in Windows OS deployments. No longer will they provide periodical major revisions but instead provide updates on a more frequent basis. Sounds like a "work in progress" scenario.

Take a close look at the fine print on the Windows Lifecycle fact sheet. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet

"....Not all features in an update will work on all devices. A device may not be able to receive updates if the device hardware is incompatible, lacking current drivers, or otherwise outside of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (“OEM”) support period..."

Now this sounds like a "break more stuff" scenario.

ZDnet reported on the Waas back in 2015...http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-as-a-service-the-pros-and-cons/

You can read more about the WaaS from Microsoft from the following link.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-quick-start

ZDnet recently reported on the pitfalls of Waas for IT Admins..

http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-as-a-service-means-big-painful-changes-for-it-pros/
 

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