Windows client documentation for IT Pros

Evaluate, plan, deploy, secure, and manage devices running Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Overview

Become a Windows Insider

Overview

See what's new in Windows release health

Overview

Empower your hybrid workforce

Get to know Windows 11

Learn more about what's new, what's updated, and what you get in Windows 11

Windows 11 overview

Get more information about features and improvements that are important to admins

Windows 11 requirements

See the system requirements for Windows 11, including running Windows 11 on a virtual machine

Learn more about Windows 11 Enterprise

Get more information on the features, security, and licensing plans designed for organizations

FAQ - Upgrade to Windows 11

See some common questions and answers when upgrading to Windows 11

Windows 11 chip to cloud protection - Security challenges of hybrid work

Blog from the Microsoft Windows Security Team

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Learn more about TPM, and why it's a good thing

Windows client resources and documentation for IT Pros

Plan, deploy, secure, and manage devices running Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Overview

• Windows 11 overview
• Plan for Windows 11
• Prepare for Windows 11
• What's new in Windows 10, version 21H1
• Windows release information

Configuration

• Configure Windows
• Use Provisioning packages to configure new devices
• Accessibility information for IT Pros
• Customize the Start menu layout
• Control access to Microsoft Store
• Set up a shared or guest PC

Deployment

• Deploy and update Windows
• Windows deployment scenarios
• Create a deployment plan
• Prepare to deploy Windows client
• Windows Autopatch

App management

• Windows application management
• Learn more about the different apps types for Windows
• Use the private app repo on Windows 11
• Keep removed apps from returning during an update
• Blog - Develop apps for Windows 11

Client management

• Windows client management
• Administrative tools
• Create mandatory user profiles
• New policies for Windows 10
• Configuration service provider reference

Security and Privacy

• Windows Enterprise Security
• Hardware security
• Operating system security
• Application security
• Identity and privacy
• Cloud services
• Windows Privacy

More Windows resources

Windows product site

Find out how Windows enables your business to do more

Windows 11: A new era for the PC begins today

Blog article that describes how Windows 11 empowers you to produce and inspires you to create

Windows IT Pro blogs

The latest Windows blog articles for the IT Pro

Windows blogs

Keep up with the latest news about Windows

Participate in the Tech Community

Learn how to be part of the Windows Tech Community

Ask the community

Get help, and help others

Other resources

Microsoft Endpoint Manager

• Microsoft Endpoint Manager documentation
• Overview of Microsoft Endpoint Manager
• Getting started with Microsoft Endpoint Manager
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager simplifies upgrades to Windows 11
• Understanding readiness for Windows 11 with Microsoft Endpoint Manager
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager blog

Windows 365

• Windows 365 documentation
• What is Windows 365
• Windows 365 Enterprise now supports Windows 11
• Windows 365 blog

Windows Server

• Windows Server documentation
• What's new in Windows Server 2022?
• Get started with Windows Server
• Windows Server blog