Test drive the Creators Update

Windows 10 deployment and management lab kit

This free kit includes everything you need to review the new in-place upgrade option plus traditional deployment methods and other management tools.

Windows Analytics Upgrade Readiness

Use this interactive guide to leverage powerful telemetry data and efficiently manage your upgrade process from end to end.

Ultimate Guide to Windows Server 2016

Download the free e-book to learn about the latest technology in Windows Server 2016 and what it means for your organization.

Windows Server Evaluation edition

Explore the cloud-ready operating system that delivers new layers of security and Azure-inspired innovation. Download a 180-day trial of Windows Server 2016.

Windows Insider Preview Branch

Test machines, small pilots

• Specific feature and performance feedback
• Application compatibility validation

Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)

Early adopters, initial pilots, IT devices

• Deploy to appropriate audiences
• Test and prepare for broad deployment

Semi-Annual Channel

Information workers, general population

• Benefits from new features
• Begins broad deployment

Long-Term Servicing Channel

Specialized systems

• Deploy for mission-critical systems
• No need for frequent new features (or any sort of change)
• Too expensive for general population

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