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Windows Documentation

Audience: IT administrators, endpoint engineers

Purpose: Comprehensive Windows management including updates, security, and feature deployment

ResourceDescription
NLA SecurityRDP Network Level Authentication threats and mitigations
Copilot in WindowsManaging the AI assistant feature
Windows Update for BusinessDeployment rings and update strategies
Windows 11 24H2Feature update technical overview

Overview​

The Windows documentation provides resources for managing Windows features, updates, and security enhancements in an enterprise environment. Topics connect to broader management systems including:

  • Microsoft Intune — Cloud-based endpoint management
  • MECM/SCCM — On-premises configuration management
  • Entra ID — Identity and access management
  • Group Policy — Traditional AD-based management

Key Topics​

Update Management​

TopicDescription
Windows Update for Business (WUfB)Cloud-based update management with deployment rings
Windows AutopatchFully automated update lifecycle management
Deployment RingsFirst (1%) → Fast (9%) → Broad (90%) rollout

Security Features​

FeaturePurpose
Network Level AuthenticationPre-session RDP authentication
Personal Data EncryptionFile-level encryption with Windows Hello
BitLockerFull disk encryption
WDACApplication control and whitelisting

Windows 11 Features​

FeatureDescription
Copilot in WindowsAI assistant with commercial data protection
Windows RecallActivity timeline (requires security review)
Checkpoint UpdatesModular cumulative updates