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When planning a Windows 11 migration for large environments, it’s essential to ensure your infrastructure is compatible and prepared. One key tool in this process is the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Upgrade Readiness.
Assessing Windows 11 Readiness with SCCM Hardware Inventory
Use SCCM’s hardware inventory to assess your devices’ readiness for Windows 11. This data helps identify potential issues such as TPM 2.0 and CPU compatibility problems.
Creating Device Collections by Readiness Status
Segment your devices into collections based on their readiness status: ready, not-ready, and unknown. This organization streamlines the migration process and helps you prioritize hardware refreshes where necessary.
Planning Hardware Refresh Cycles
For devices that fail compatibility checks, plan hardware refresh cycles to ensure a smooth Windows 11 deployment. In some cases, it may be more cost-effective to replace older hardware instead of attempting an upgrade.
Co-management with Intune for Windows 11 Upgrade Rings
Utilize co-management with Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 11 devices in upgrade rings. This approach allows you to test new features on a limited number of devices before rolling out the update to your entire organization.
Next Steps:
Prepare for a seamless Windows 11 migration by running a Windows 11 readiness assessment via SCCM hardware inventory, creating collections based on readiness status, planning hardware refresh cycles, and configuring feature update deployments for ready devices. For comprehensive training on both SCCM and Intune, visit:
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Written by Mohammed Akhter
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