The latest articles on DEV Community by TechBy AF (@techby_af_93776a6715b214a). https://dev.to/techby_af_93776a6715b214a https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4175995%2F52bb7fe8-67ae-4df1-a002-add10f5117f2.png https://dev.to/techby_af_93776a6715b214a en TechBy AF Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:34:09 +0000 https://dev.to/techby_af_93776a6715b214a/upgrade-to-windows-11-26h2-using-intune-4490 https://dev.to/techby_af_93776a6715b214a/upgrade-to-windows-11-26h2-using-intune-4490 <p>October 2026 marks a significant convergence for Microsoft enterprise infrastructure, spanning Windows client servicing, Intune policies, and Windows Server support.</p> <p>Here are the three lifecycle milestones every systems engineer and EUC team needs on their radar:</p> <ol> <li><p>Windows 11 26H2 General Rollout (Started 29 September 2026)<br> Eligible endpoints running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 can transition via an Enablement Package (eKB) with a single reboot and zero multi-gigabyte payload downloads. Fleets still running 22H2 or 23H2 require full OS media deployment.</p></li> <li><p>Windows 11 24H2 End of Servicing for Home and Pro (13 October 2026)<br> Home and Pro editions reach their 24-month lifecycle boundary on 13 October 2026. While Enterprise and Education editions retain support under the 36-month timeline, BYOD and unmanaged Pro endpoints must be upgraded to avoid compliance gaps.</p></li> <li><p>Windows Server 2022 Mainstream Support Ends (13 October 2026)<br> Mainstream support concludes on 13 October 2026, transitioning Server 2022 into Extended Support through 14 October 2031. After this cutoff, Microsoft provides security updates only, ending non-security bug fixes and feature enhancements without special support contracts.</p></li> </ol> <p>Operational priorities for IT engineering teams:<br> • Audit active Intune Feature Update deployment rings and WUfB cloud enrollment policies.<br> • Identify unmanaged or Pro edition endpoints approaching the 13 October deadline.<br> • Review on-premises and hybrid Windows Server 2022 workloads to plan modernization or Extended Support roadmaps.</p> <p>How is your engineering team prioritizing these transitions? Are you piloting 26H2 through Intune rings yet, or focusing on server lifecycle planning?</p> <p>If you are planning to upgrade your device to Windows11 26H2 from Intune, please check our guide.</p> <p>[<a href="https://techeuc.com/upgrade-to-windows-11-26h2-using-intune/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://techeuc.com/upgrade-to-windows-11-26h2-using-intune/</a>]</p> <h1> Microsoft #Windows11 #WindowsServer2022 #Intune #Azure #EndpointManagement #SysAdmin #PowerShell #TechEUC </h1> intune microsoft windows11