Last month we heard the news that Microsoft was formally moving Windows 10 Version 1507, the original version of Windows 10 that was released back in July 2015, to a non-serviced status.
That designation meant that approximately 60 days later, in this case 26 March 2017, this version of Windows 10 would no longer be supported.
However, for some reason Microsoft has decided to not cease supporting that version of Windows 10 until sometime in May.
On January 19th article where Microsoft notified users of the final 60 day support period, they have added a short note to extend its support.
"UPDATE: 2/3/2017: End of servicing for Windows 10, version 1507 will now occur in May."
Maintaining Windows 10 through the Windows as a Service process is new to Microsoft and this is actually the first cycle where they will stop supporting a past version of Windows 10 for enterprise and business customers.
I suspect the extra time, roughly 60 days depending on the final support date in May, will give Microsoft more of an opportunity to communicate this to customers and prepare for that first shift.
I mean it is a new set of procedures that are being developed along the way so there is no harm in playing it safe with the extra time.
That designation meant that approximately 60 days later, in this case 26 March 2017, this version of Windows 10 would no longer be supported.
However, for some reason Microsoft has decided to not cease supporting that version of Windows 10 until sometime in May.
On January 19th article where Microsoft notified users of the final 60 day support period, they have added a short note to extend its support.
"UPDATE: 2/3/2017: End of servicing for Windows 10, version 1507 will now occur in May."
Maintaining Windows 10 through the Windows as a Service process is new to Microsoft and this is actually the first cycle where they will stop supporting a past version of Windows 10 for enterprise and business customers.
I suspect the extra time, roughly 60 days depending on the final support date in May, will give Microsoft more of an opportunity to communicate this to customers and prepare for that first shift.
I mean it is a new set of procedures that are being developed along the way so there is no harm in playing it safe with the extra time.
Below was the first article released prior the release of the above one:
When Microsoft released Windows 10 it was going to be supported through a new process called Windows as a Service (WaaS).
Not only does WaaS mean monthly cumulative updates are rolled out for the operating system but it also supports the designation of two past feature update releases as options known as the Current Branch for Business or CBB for short.
Back in November Microsoft designated the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Version 1607, as one of the two CBB versions of Windows 10. Since only two versions of Windows are designated as CBB at any given time that means Version 1511, also known as the November Update, is the second CBB.
That is why, after a 60 day grace period which will end on 26 March 2017, Windows 10 Version 1507 will no longer be supported through servicing updates by the Redmond company.
In support of Windows 10 Version 1607 becoming one of the two CBB versions, Microsoft is making installation media available through channels such as Windows Update for Business, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and MSDN Subscriptions. On the 26th of January they will also release this updated media to the Volume Licensing Service Center.
Not only does WaaS mean monthly cumulative updates are rolled out for the operating system but it also supports the designation of two past feature update releases as options known as the Current Branch for Business or CBB for short.
Back in November Microsoft designated the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Version 1607, as one of the two CBB versions of Windows 10. Since only two versions of Windows are designated as CBB at any given time that means Version 1511, also known as the November Update, is the second CBB.
That is why, after a 60 day grace period which will end on 26 March 2017, Windows 10 Version 1507 will no longer be supported through servicing updates by the Redmond company.
In support of Windows 10 Version 1607 becoming one of the two CBB versions, Microsoft is making installation media available through channels such as Windows Update for Business, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and MSDN Subscriptions. On the 26th of January they will also release this updated media to the Volume Licensing Service Center.
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