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Migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 isn’t just about installing a new version. It involves checking your devices, making sure apps work, and managing the user experience. Without the right tools, this can be a tricky process.

XOAP gives you a platform to handle all of it. Whether you’re working with a handful of devices or thousands, XOAP provides the right tools for imaging app deployment and system configuration.

Check upgrade readiness

Before you begin, make sure your devices meet these basic requirements:

Tools for checking device eligibility

Use these tools to check if your devices are ready for Windows 11:

Windows 11 migration phases

We’ve outlined the migration process in three main phases below. For a quick guide on what it takes to migrate devices to Windows 11, check out this blog: Windows 11 migration made easy with XOAP.

1. Pre-migration

This phase is all about getting everything ready before upgrading. Check your hardware and drivers, test your apps for compatibility, prepare your Windows 11 images, and confirm that all system settings are correct. XOAP’s tools can help you run these checks automatically.

Start by checking hardware and drivers across all devices. XOAP’s reporting and scripting tools can help you automate these readiness checks and spot any issues early. Next, test application compatibility using the Application Management module to identify apps that may need updates or adjustments.

Prepare your Windows 11 images with Image Management, making sure they include the right settings and software. Review Group Policy settings and system configurations, and use Configuration Management to automate these checks. Finally, use the same tool to apply security baselines and hardening policies so that all systems meet your organization’s compliance standards.

2. Migration

Now it’s time to actually deploy Windows 11.

Pick a deployment method (Autopilot, SCCM, Intune, PSADT, or XOAP) and test it first. Then use XOAP to handle app installs and system settings across all your devices.

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3. Post-migration

Once Windows 11 is installed, it’s time to make sure everything works as it should.

Run clean-up tasks like removing temporary files, updating apps, and checking system settings. XOAP can automate these tasks to save time.

Custom actions let you run specific tasks like removing Windows.old folder, installing missing language packs, or managing app compliance using scripts in XOAP. This can greatly improve your migration strategy, especially when you’re not using SCCM task sequences.

You may also be interested in:
Windows 11 migration via SCCM
Step-by-step: Windows 11 migration using GPOs and registry keys
Migration to Windows 11 with PSADT
How to migrate to Windows 11 via Windows Update in Settings

What this means for your team

Migrating to Windows 11 is a good time to review how your systems are managed. It’s not just about getting to the latest OS – it’s a chance to clean up old processes, fix what’s slowing things down and set up a simpler way to handle future updates.

Look at what worked, what didn’t and where automation or better visibility could save time. A solid approach now will save you from scrambling later.

Our platform can help you simplify that process. By automating key tasks and providing better insights, it makes future updates easier to manage.

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In our previous blog posts, we explored different approaches to migrating to Windows 11: using SCCM, through XOAP, via GPOs and registry keys and Windows Update in Settings. In this post, we’ll walk you through yet another method – deploying the Windows 11 upgrade package using our PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (download it here for free).

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Introduction to PSADT
Install and configure PSADT
Create PSADT packages

Use PSADT to migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11

To get started, extract the contents of your Windows 11 ISO file and include them in your PSADT package. Then, you’ll use the setup.exe file from the extracted ISO along with specific command-line parameters to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

Once you’ve got your source file ready, it’s time to modify the “Deploy-Application.ps1” script. In the pre-installation part, it will check if a scheduled task exists and delete it (in case of failures/reruns).

				
					#### (Pre-Install) Delete Scheduled Task -------------------------------------------->
$DELTaskName = 'Win11Upgrade'
# Check if the task exists
$DELTaskExists = Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName $DELTaskName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($DELTaskExists) {
    # Delete the task
    Unregister-ScheduledTask -TaskName $DELTaskName -Confirm:$false
    Write-Output "(Pre-Install) Task '$DELTaskName' has been deleted."
} else {
    Write-Output "(Pre-Install) Task '$DELTaskName' does not exist.  Moving on to Installation"
}

In the installation part, a scheduled task will be created and started. While loop is used to check if the task is still running after it was started.

				
					 ###># CREATE SCHEDULED TASK -------------------------------------------------------->
    $STExecutable = "$dirfiles\ISO\Setup.exe"
    $STArguments = "/Auto Upgrade /EULA accept /NoReboot"
    $STTaskName = "Win11Upgrade"
    $STTriggerTime = (Get-Date).AddSeconds(15)
    $STPriority = 4
    $STTrigger = New-ScheduledTaskTrigger -Once -At $STTriggerTime
    $STSettings = New-ScheduledTaskSettingsSet -StartWhenAvailable -Priority $STPriority -RunOnlyIfNetworkAvailable -AllowStartIfOnBatteries -DontStopIfGoingOnBatteries
    # Create a new scheduled task action
    $STAction = New-ScheduledTaskAction -Execute $STExecutable -Argument $STArguments -WorkingDirectory (Split-Path $STExecutable)
    # Create a new scheduled task principal for the SYSTEM account
    $STPrincipal = New-ScheduledTaskPrincipal -UserID "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" -LogonType ServiceAccount -RunLevel Highest
    # Create and register the new scheduled task
    $STTask = New-ScheduledTask -Action $STAction -Trigger $STTrigger -Settings $STSettings -Principal $STPrincipal
    Register-ScheduledTask -TaskName $STTaskName -InputObject $STTask

    #### KICK OFF SCHEDULED TASK ------------------------------------------------------>
    Start-Sleep 10
    Start-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Win11Upgrade"
    #### MONITOR SCHEDULED TASK ------------------------------------------------------->
    $STTaskName = "Win11Upgrade"
    # Loop until the task is no longer running
    while ((Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName $STTaskName).State -eq "Running")
    {
        # Get task information
        $taskInfo = Get-ScheduledTaskInfo -TaskName $STTaskName
        # Verify if the task is being run by SYSTEM
        if ((Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName $STTaskName).Principal.UserId -eq "SYSTEM")
        {
            # Write to the output
            Write-Output "$STTaskName is still running as SYSTEM"
        }
        else
        {
            Write-Output "$STTaskName is still running, but not as SYSTEM"
        }
        # Wait for 10 seconds before checking again
        Start-Sleep -Seconds 10
    }
    Write-Output "$STTaskName has finished running"

 In the post-installation part, created scheduled task is deleted.

				
					#### (Post-Install) Delete Scheduled Task -------------------------------------------->
    $DELTaskName = "Win11Upgrade"
    # Check if the task exists
    $DELTaskExists = Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName $DELTaskName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
    if ($DELTaskExists) {
        # Delete the task
        Unregister-ScheduledTask -TaskName $DELTaskName -Confirm:$false
        Write-Output "(Post-Install) Task '$DELTaskName' has been deleted."
    } else {
        Write-Output "(Post-Install) Task '$DELTaskName' does not exist."
    }

There are a couple of options to consider if you want to expand on this package:

  • Add Windows 11 prerequisites check
  • Expand it with PSADT functions like:
    – Show-InstallationWelcome
    – Show-InstallationProgress
    – Show-InstallationRestartPrompt
  • Adjust available scheduled task options:
    – RunOnlyIfNetworkAvailable
    – AllowStartIfOnBatteries
    – DontStopIfGoingOnBatteries
  • Add other parameters to setup.exe run (for example “/Product Server” as a workaround for the prerequisites check)

You're good to go!

Upgrading to Windows 11 with PSADT is a flexible option if you want more control over the process. With a few script tweaks, you can handle the upgrade from start to finish.

You may also like:
→Windows 11 migration via SCCM
→Step-by-step: Windows 11 migration using GPOs and registry keys
→Windows 11 migration made easy with XOAP
→How to migrate to Windows 11 via Windows Update in Settings

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This quick guide shows how to upgrade Windows 10 devices to Windows 11 using XOAP. The example uses Lenovo T490s and walks through setting up driver and application groups, then deploying them through XOAP. You can apply the same approach to your own device type. If you need assistance, contact us here. Let’s get started!

Upgrade to Windows 11 with XOAP: Simple steps

In this example, we are going to configure the migration for Lenovo T490s devices.

Inside XOAP’s Application Management, we have created 2 Application Groups from our Applications:

  • Lenovo T490s (installs Windows 11 drivers for Lenovo T490s)
  • Migration to Windows 11 24H2 (installs Windows 11 24H2 as an in-place upgrade)
Lenovo drivers and migration to Win 11 group

To create an application group for driver installation, you need to:

    • Download the corresponding driver package for your device from a manufacturer’s web page (for our example: Lenovo PC Support – ThinkPad T490s).
    • Extract and package those drivers using PSADT. For the installation part, you can use the following command inside PSADT: pnputil /add-driver $dirFiles\tp_t490s_x390_w11_22_202210\*.inf /install /subdirs
    • Import the created PSADT Package in XOAP: Application Management > Applications > New Application.
Creating an application for migration

After that, you can navigate to Application Groups and create an Application Group using the imported application. Application Management > Application Groups > New Group.

Creating a group for migration
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In the New group window, set the name for the application group and search for your imported application. Once you find the correct application, go to Add Group and choose your installation settings for that package.

Creating a Lenovo drivers group
Configuring the migration, part 1

When creating an Application group from Windows 11 24H2 Application, there area a couple of options to choose from:

    • AllowStartIfOnBatteries
    • DontStopIfGoingOnBatteries
    • RunOnlyIfNetworkAvailable
    • SkipPrereqCheck (skips all prerequisite checks for Windows 11)
Configuring the migration, part 2

After that, we create an Application Role from those 2 Application Groups.

Created group visible under Roles
Editing the migration role

After the Application Role is created, we have to create a Configuration Group, inside of XOAP’s Configuration Management, by choosing our Application Role and XOAP_Applications_and_Monitoring configuration.

Created group visible under Groups

Then, download the registration script and deploy it to clients. Once the configuration is started on clients, both of our packages (Drivers and Win11) are going to prompt for user confirmation before installing and for a restart after installation.

Installing application with XOAP, part 1
Installing application with XOAP, part 2
Installing application with XOAP, part 3
Installing application with XOAP, part 4

All set!

That wraps it up. Once everything’s in place, XOAP takes care of the upgrade. Just adjust the steps for your own devices and you’re good to go.

You may also like:

→Complete Windows 11 migration guide for enterprise IT
→How to migrate to Windows 11 via Windows Update in Settings
→Windows 11 migration via SCCM
→Step-by-step: Windows 11 migration using GPOs and registry keys

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If you’re planning to upgrade your devices to Windows 11, there are several ways to go about it. In our previous blog post, we showed how to use the Windows Update settings to start the upgrade.

In this post, we’ll focus on using Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and registry keys to manage the migration. Even if you’re using Windows Update to deploy updates, you can still control how and when Windows 11 is offered to eligible devices.

By setting the right policies, you can make sure the upgrade process fits your organization’s needs.

Guide: Windows 11 migration using GPOs/registry keys

If you are deploying updates using Windows Update, there is still a possibillity to control their delivery using different GPOs. And if you set/change proper policy, Windows 11 will be deployed on your devices if they are eligible to upgrade.

Updates not configured

How to specify target Feature Update version in Windows 10

A new TargetReleaseVersion policy available in Windows 10 version 1803 and higher allows you to specify which feature update version of Windows 10/11 you would like your computer to move to and/or stay on until the version reaches the end of service or you reconfigure this policy.

If you don’t update this policy before the device reaches end of service, the device will automatically be updated once it is 60 days past end of service for its version.

If you specify a TargetReleaseVersion the same as the current version, Windows 10 will stay on this version until it reaches the end of service. This can also be useful to block an automatic upgrade to Windows 11.

If you specify a TargetReleaseVersion higher than the current version, Windows 10/11 will directly update only to the specified version, even if a higher version is available.

Specify target Feature Update version in Local Group Policy Editor

  • Open the Local Group Policy Editor.
  • Navigate to the location below in the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor (see screenshot below);
    Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage updates offered from Windows Update.
Feature Update version
  • In the right pane of Windows Update for Business in Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Select the target Feature Update version policy to edit it (see screenshot above).
  • Select (dot) Enabled (see screenshot below).
  • Perform the following steps under Options:
    Type which Windows product version would you like to receive feature updates for? E.g, Windows 10: Windows 11.
    Type the version (e.g, “21H1”) you want to specify in the Target Version for Feature Updates: 24H2.
    Click/tap on OK.
Enable Feature Update

If you want to set the same options via registry keys, use the following key and values:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
“ProductVersion”=”Windows 11”
“TargetReleaseVersion”=dword:00000001
“TargetReleaseVersionInfo”=”24H2”

You can see a list of Windows 10 versions to use as a value in the Windows 11 release information table.

And you're done!

That’s it, your Windows 11 migration using GPOs and registry keys is complete. With these steps in place, your devices should upgrade smoothly and stay on track. Keep testing, keep things backed up and you’ll be good to go.

You may also like:
→How to migrate to Windows 11 via Windows Update in Settings
→Windows 11 migration via SCCM
→Windows 11 migration made easy with XOAP

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]]> How to migrate to Windows 11 via Windows Update in Settings https://dev.xoap.io/how-to-migrate-to-windows-11-via-windows-update-in-settings/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:20:50 +0000 https://dev.xoap.io/?p=21885 This guide shows you how to migrate to Windows 11 via Windows Update in just a few clicks from your system settings.

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Upgrading to Windows 11 is easier than you might think. If your device is eligible, you can start the process right from the Windows Update section in Settings. Follow this quick guide to check availability and begin your upgrade with just a few clicks.

Windows 11 migration via Windows Update in Settings

If upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, Microsoft recommends waiting until Windows Update notifies that the upgrade is ready for the device. To check if Windows 11 is ready for a device using Windows Update, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on the Start menu and then select Settings  > Update & Security  > Windows Update.
  2. In the Windows Update window that opens, select the Check for updates button.
    Note: If there are updates available for the current version of Windows, the Windows 11 upgrade might not be made available until those updates are installed. Install any updates for the current version of Windows, restart the device, and then try checking for the Windows 11 upgrade again.
  3. If Windows 11 is ready to be installed on the device, a message is displayed in the Windows Update window showing that Windows 11 is ready. Select the Download and Install button to start the Windows 11 upgrade.
  4. In the Software License Terms window that opens, select the Accept and install button.
  5. The Windows Update window refreshes, and the Status shows the progress of the Windows 11 upgrade downloading and installing.
  6. Once the installation portion of the Windows 11 upgrade is done in Windows 10:
  7. The Windows Update window refreshes and changes to Restart required. The Status: also updates to Pending restart.
  8. A Windows Update notification is displayed in the notification area with the message Restart to install the newest Windows feature update.
    To continue the Windows 11 upgrade, restart the device by selecting the     Restart now button in the Windows Update window or Restart now in the Windows Update notification.
  9. The device restarts and the Windows 11 upgrade process continues. The device restarts automatically a few more times to finish installing Windows 11.
  10. The Windows sign-on screen is displayed once the Windows 11 upgrade is done. Sign in to the device to complete the upgrade.

If Windows 11 isn’t shown in Windows Update

If a message isn’t displayed in the Windows Update window that Windows 11 is ready, it could be for one of the following reasons:

  • The device meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, but the Windows 11 upgrade isn’t ready to install yet.
  • The device meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, but there might be a known compatibility issue with the device and Windows 11. The Windows 11 upgrade will eventually be offered if the compatibility issue is resolved. For more information, see the notification “What needs your attention” displayed during a Windows upgrade.
  • The device doesn’t meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11.

That's it!

And that’s all it takes to migrate to Windows 11 via Windows Update! The process is simple, and you’ll be up and running with the new OS in no time.

You may also like:
→Windows 11 migration via SCCM
→Step-by-step: Windows 11 migration using GPOs and registry keys
→Windows 11 migration made easy with XOAP

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]]> Tutorial: Windows 11 migration via SCCM https://dev.xoap.io/tutorial-windows-11-migration-via-sccm/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:07:51 +0000 https://dev.xoap.io/?p=21805 Looking to upgrade to Windows 11 using SCCM? This tutorial walks you through two proven methods: Windows servicing and Task sequences.

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Thinking about moving your organization to Windows 11? With SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager), there are two ways to get it done: Windows servicing and Task sequence. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through both methods so you can choose the best fit for your environment.

Windows servicing

Configuration Manager requires only minimal configuration before deploying feature updates to computers. If you’ve previously deployed feature updates, most prerequisites are likely already in place. However, for new SCCM setups, some initial configuration may be necessary.

Prerequisites for the Windows 11 23H2 upgrade using SCCM

  • Configure Software Update Point by enabling the upgrades for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • Ensure the service connection point is online before you sync the updates.
  • Enable dynamic updates for feature updates in Configuration Manager Client Settings.
  • The product category “Windows 11” must be enabled under Software Update Point > Products.

First, you need to download the Windows 11 23H2 enablement package update using SCCM.It is recommended first to  downloadthe enablement package, then distributing the content to distribution points, and finally deploying it.

Steps to get Windows 11, Version 23H2 update in SCCM

In the SCCM console, go to Software Library > Windows Servicing > All Windows Feature Updates. Then, in the search box, type “23H2” and click Search. This will filter the updates and display only 23H2 updates. Right-click on Windows 11, version 23H2 x64 2023-10B and select Download.

Download update

On the Deployment Package window, you must specify the deployment package for Windows 11 23H2 upgrade files. This deployment package that you create will contain the software update files that will be deployed to the clients.

Select “Create a new deployment package” and specify the package name as “Windows 11 23H2 Deployment Package.” Specify the package source, which is a shared folder where you want to download the updates. Enabling the binary differential replication is optional. Click Next.

Specify package

On the Distribution Points page, click on the Add button and choose the distribution point servers to which you would like to distribute the Windows 11 23H2 upgrade files. Click Next.

Then, on the Distribution Settings page, configure the general distribution settings for the deployment package. Click Next.

Select an option to specify from where you want to download the updates. In the example below, we have selected the option Download software updates from the internet. Click Next.

Specify location

On the Summary window, review the settings for the deployment package and click Next. Now, on the Progress tab, we see the Windows 11 23H2 Enablement Package updates being downloaded.

Steps to deploy Windows 11 23H2 feature update using SCCM

In the ConfigMgr console, navigate to Software Library\Overview\Windows Servicing\All Windows Feature Updates. Right-click Windows 11, version 23H2 x64 2023-10B update, and select Deploy.

Deploy update

On the General page, enter the details for the Windows 11 23H2 feature update deployment.

    • Deployment name: Enter the deployment name, for example, Windows 11 23H2 upgrade.
    • Description: Add a brief description about the deployment.
    • Software Update Group: This is created automatically and is visible under Software Update Groups in the Configuration Manager console.
    • Collection: Click Browse and select a device collection consisting of a few pilot devices selected for testing the Windows 11 2023 upgrade. After that, click Next to continue.
Specify info

Accept the license terms for the Windows 11 23H2 update. Click Next.

On the Deployment Settings page, specify the type of deployment. Choose whether you want to make the Windows 11 23H2 upgrade available for users in the Software Center or deploy it as required.

The Scheduling page lets you configure schedule details for the deployment. If you want to make the Windows 11 23H2 upgrade available at a specific date and time, select Specific Time and define it. Define the deadline for installation to ensure the upgrade happens within the defined period. Click next to continue.

Specify the following user experience settings for the 23H2 update deployment:

    • User notifications: Display in Software Center and show all notifications
    • Commit changes at the deadline or during a maintenance window (requires restarts): Yes
    • If any update in this deployment requires a system restart, run updates deployment evaluation cycle after restart: No.

Click Next.

On the Download Settings tab, specify the download settings for the current deployment:

    • Client Computers can use distribution points from neighbor boundary: Yes
    • Download and install software updates from the fallback content source location: Yes

Click Next to continue.

  • Review the deployment settings of Windows 11 23H2 on the Summary page and click Next. On the completion window, click Close.

Test the upgrade installation

After you have deployed the Windows 11 23H2 enablement package update using Windows Servicing, it’s time to test the upgrade installation on Windows computers. The end-user experience is similar to other feature upgrades.

On the client’s computer, launch the Software Center. Once the Software Center has been opened, select Windows 11, version 23H2 x64 2023-10B update by clicking the Updates tab. Click on the Install button.

Confirm that you want to upgrade this computer’s operating system. Note that this is an in-place upgrade to version 23H2, and the setup automatically migrates your apps, data, and settings. Click on the Install button to begin the Windows 11 23H2 upgrade.

Restart, and now the computer reboots. After it has rebooted, the operating system version is Windows 11 23H2.

Task sequence

To do an in-place upgrade of Windows 10 to Windows 11 via SCCM Task sequence, you must import the Windows 11 upgrade package into SCCM.

Steps to add or import Windows 11 upgrade package into SCCM

  • Launch the SCCM console.
  • Navigate to Software Library > Operating Systems > Operating System Upgrade Packages.
  • Right-click Operating System Upgrade Packages and click Add Operating System Upgrade Package.
Add OS package

On the Data Source page, click Browse and specify the folder path that contains the Windows 11 setup files. This is the folder that contains the extracted Windows 11 ISO file.

Select the option: By checking this box, you agree that when applying this operating system to the device, the applicable Windows license was purchased through volume licensing. Or that you are authorized to bind your company and agree to the Microsoft license terms on its behalf.

Check the box – extract a specific image index from install.wim file of the selected upgrade package. Select the image index appropriately and click Next.

Browse data source

On the General window, specify the upgrade package name as Windows 11 upgrade. You may add more details in the comment box and click Next. Click Next on the Summary window.
On the Completion window, click Close. We have successfully imported the Windows 11 upgrade package in SCCM.

Create task sequence

To create a Windows 11 In-place upgrade SCCM Task Sequence, do the following:

• Launch the Configuration Manager console.
• Go to Software Library\Overview\Operating Systems\Task Sequences.
• Right-click Task Sequences and select Create Task Sequence.

Create task sequence

On the Create a new task sequence page, select Upgrade an operating system from an upgrade package. Click Next.

Upgrade OS

On the Task Sequence Information page, specify the task sequence name, such as in-place upgrade of Windows 10 to Windows 11 or something meaningful. Add an optional description. Click Next.

On the Upgrade Windows operating system page, select an upgrade package, click Browse and select Windows 11 upgrade package. The edition index is automatically populated. Click Next.

Select OS

On the next page, select Do not install any software updates. Click Next. If you have any applications that you need to install along with this upgrade, you can define them on the Install Applications page. Otherwise, click Next.

Review the settings on the Summary page and click Next.

Finally, on the Completion page, click Close. This completes the steps for creating a Windows 11 in-place upgrade task sequence.

Deploy task sequence

After the task sequence is created, you need to distribute the content to your distribution points and deploy the task sequence to the desired SCCM Collection:

  • In the ConfigMgr console, go to Software Library\Overview\Operating Systems\Task Sequences.
  • Right-click Windows 11 upgrade task sequence and click Distribute Content to distribute content to distribution points.
  • Right-click Windows 11 upgrade task sequence and click Deploy to deploy the task sequence to the desired SCCM collection.

Once the task sequence is deployed and becomes available on the client, it will pop up in the client Software Center under Operating Systems.

Confirm upgrade

The user will be asked to confirm if they want to upgrade the operating system on this computer. Select Install.

The task sequence progresses now and the Windows 11 upgrade files will be downloaded to the computer. The task sequence displays the Windows 11 upgrade progress percentage.

Progress tracker

When the in-place task sequence is running, you can monitor the deployment by reviewing the smsts.log file. During the Windows 11 upgrade, the smsts.log file is located in C:\Windows\CCM\Logs\SMSTSLog folder on the client machine. The task sequence restarts the computer to complete the upgrade.

Of course, there is a possibility to adjust the task sequence to do a couple of extra steps.

For example, in the task sequence below.

Before upgrading to Windows 11:

  • Extra checks are performed before upgrade
  • InstallLanguage registry key is corrected if needed
  • BitLocker is suspended

After Windows 11 upgrade:

  • CU is installed (needed if you have an extra language pack injected in your wim file)
  • Inbox/Store Apps are installed with the proper language
  • Unwanted Inbox/Store Apps are removed
  • Outlook New is removed and blocked
  • IPU Successfull flag is written to registry
Upgrade details

Need help?

Whether you go with Windows servicing for a simpler in-place upgrade or a Task sequence for more control and customization, SCCM makes it easy either way.

Questions? We’re just a message away! 💬

You may also like:
→How to migrate to Windows 11 via Windows Update in Settings
→Step-by-step: Windows 11 migration using GPOs and registry keys
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XOAP now provides newly registered users with direct access to the Windows 11 Security Baseline in their Workspaces. Still not a XOAP user? Start for free here.

The Windows 11 Security Baseline integrates best practices from the Centre for Internet Security (CIS) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) from the latest October release.

This quick and simple tutorial will guide you through finding, modifying, and assigning the Windows 11 Security Baseline in XOAP.

How to use the Windows 11 Security Baseline in XOAP

Follow along with the video tutorial:

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Step 1: Locate the Windows 11 Security Baseline

Log in to your XOAP account. Navigate to Configuration Management → Configurations. Use the search bar to find Windows 11 Security Baseline.

Step 2: Modify and save a new version (optional)

The baseline is pre-configured with best practices, but you can adjust settings to fit your organization’s needs:

Open the configuration and make the necessary changes. Save it as a new version to preserve both the original and updated configurations. This allows flexibility; you can switch between different security configurations as needed.

Extend it with all common modules available in your XOAP account under Configuration Management → Modules, or extend the configuration with self-created modules or Group Policy settings.

Step 3: Assign the Security Baseline to systems

To apply this security configuration to your systems. Go to Groups in XOAP and choose an existing group or create a new group. Click Edit and assign the newly saved configuration version to the group.

Once assigned, all connected systems in that group will automatically receive the updated security baseline.

What if you can't find the Windows 11 Security Baseline?

 If the baseline is not available in your XOAP account, download it at the end of this blog.

				
					Name: Windows11_Security_Baseline 
Description: Windows 11 security and compliance baseline 
 
Following DSC modules are required within the XOAP workspace when working towards the Windows 11 Security Baseline configuration: 

XOAPBaselineModuleDSC 
XOAPSTIGOctober2024DSC 
XOAPCISBenchmarkDSC 
 
XOAPBaselineModuleDSC, XOAPCISBenchmarkDSC and XOAPSTIGOctober2024DSC are all provided by template whenever one creates a new workspace account and should be present in every case.

Stronger security with less effort

The Windows 11 Security Baseline in XOAP makes security simple and powerful. With just a few clicks, you can lock down your systems using the best practices from CIS and STIG.

Once assigned, it automatically keeps everything in line, so you don’t have to worry about constant updates or manual fixes. Need to tweak something? Customize it, save a new version, and roll it out instantly. It’s security that just works – strong, flexible, and easy.

💡 Helpful resources:

→ Apply STIG compliance in a few steps
→ Deliver dynamic DSC configuraton
→ Free DSC module: Windows LAPS
→ Automate Microsoft 365 configurations
→ Docs: Configuration Management

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Download Windows 11 Security Baseline

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