An earlier version of Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Only create OS upgrade packages to upgrade to the following OS versions:ĭevices must run one of the following OS versions to target an OS upgrade task sequence: Windows client The user experience with a feature update in a task sequence is the same as with an OS upgrade package.

You can also use Windows features such as Dynamic Update and Delivery Optimization. The size of the servicing ESD file is generally smaller than the OS upgrade package and WIM image file. This process simplifies the need to manually get, import, and maintain the Windows image content used with a standard task sequence to upgrade Windows. Servicing uses content that you synchronize through the software update point. This integration combines the simplicity of Windows servicing with the flexibility of task sequences. Starting in version 2103, you can upgrade by using a feature update deployed with the task sequence. For more information, see Deploy Windows in-place upgrade via CMG. This ability allows remote users to more easily upgrade to Windows without needing to connect to the intranet.

The Windows in-place upgrade task sequence supports deployment to internet-based clients managed through the cloud management gateway.

Upgrade windows 8.1