Intune : Upgrade Windows 11 to 24H2 version

Introduction

Windows 11 24H2 is the next major update to Microsoft’s operating system. To ensure a smooth and secure transition, it’s essential to use the right update management strategies, notably via Microsoft Intune. This article explains how to deploy this large-scale update using Intune.

Prerequisites

Before launching the upgrade, please ensure that :

• Your devices are registered and managed via Microsoft Intune.
• Your devices have sufficient disk space for the update.
• Critical applications are compatible with Windows 11 24H2.

1 – Create Update rings profile :

In Microsoft Intune, update rings profile is used to manage how and when Windows updates are deployed on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.

Here are some key points:

• Deploy updates : You can specify which feature and quality updates to install on devices, ensuring they are always up to date.
• Update control : Update rings let you control when updates are installed, which can help minimize interruptions for users.
• Upgrade to Windows 11 : You can use Update Rings to upgrade eligible Windows 10 devices to Windows 11.

In summary, Update Rings in Intune are a powerful tool for ensuring that your Windows devices remain secure and up-to-date with the latest features and patches.

Access Microsoft Intune :

• Log in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center : Link
• Go to Devices -> Manage Updates -> Windows updates -> Update rings for Windows 10 and later -> Create Profile.

• Choose a meaningful name.

• Set parameters such as deferral time and reboot management.

In my case I have specified that differal Feature updates and quality updates should be waiting 15 days to be available for installation, and this to avoid issues that comes with non tested updates but you can set it to 0 in order to install immediatly feature updates if you want.

• Add Assignment (Select specific group or all users)

2 – Create Feature Update Profile :

In Microsoft Intune, Feature Update Profile is used to manage which specific versions of Windows devices should receive.

Here are some key points:

• Version selection : You can choose the Windows feature update version you want devices to stay on, such as Windows 11 22H2, 23H2 or 24H2.
• Upgrade to Windows 11 : Use this profile to upgrade devices running Windows 10 to Windows 11.

In summary, the feature update profile in Intune allows you to precisely control which versions of Windows are deployed on your devices, ensuring consistent and stable update management.

• In Windows Update Section, Select “Feature Updates”
• Click Create Profile

• Give a name to your profile and select Windows 11 version 24H2 or other version if you want.

• Add group assignment or all users.

• Click Create.

3 – View Reports for Windows 11 update installation :

After waiting some time for updates to be installed you can check reports on recent policies that we have creted, just Click in your policy and then you’ll be able to see some statistic about successfull installation, Errors, Conflits …etc, for more details just click on “View Report” buton to per device name installation status.

Conclusion

In conclusion, upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2 via Microsoft Intune offers an efficient, centralized method of keeping your devices up-to-date with the latest features and security enhancements. Using feature update profiles and update rings, administrators can precisely control the deployment of updates, minimizing disruption and ensuring a smooth transition. This approach ensures not only compliance with security standards, but also an optimized user experience, enabling organizations to take full advantage of Windows 11 innovations.

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