Hotspot Question A company uses Microsoft 365. The company has an application that runs on a device that does not have internet access. The device can only be updated manually every two years. You nee

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• Deploy and update Windows as a service (WaaS) to this device by usingLong-Term Servicing Channel
  General Availability ChannelLong-Term Servicing ChannelWindows Insider ProgramMicrosoft Intune

Explanation

The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is the correct choice for a device that lacks internet access and can only be updated manually every two years, as it provides infrequent major updates and extended support focused on stability.

Approach. The correct interaction is to select 'Long-Term Servicing Channel'. The scenario describes a device with critical constraints: it 'does not have internet access' and 'can only be updated manually every two years'. The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), primarily used for Windows Server and specialized embedded/IoT devices (like Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC), is designed for environments requiring long-term functional stability and infrequent updates. LTSC releases a new major version every 2-3 years, offering 5 years of mainstream support and 5 years of extended support. This update cadence perfectly aligns with the manual, biennial update schedule and the need for stability without relying on continuous internet connectivity for feature updates. It ensures that the device receives critical security updates without disruptive feature changes, fitting the 'set it and forget it' nature for devices with specific application requirements and limited connectivity.

Common mistakes.

• common_mistake. Selecting 'General Availability Channel' would be incorrect because this channel (formerly Semi-Annual Channel) is designed for frequent feature updates, typically twice a year, which is incompatible with a device updated only every two years and lacking internet access for continuous updates. Choosing 'Windows Insider Program' is incorrect as it provides pre-release builds intended for testing and development, not for stable production environments, especially for critical applications. Finally, 'Microsoft Intune' is a management solution for deploying updates and managing devices, not a servicing channel itself. Moreover, a device without internet access cannot be directly managed or receive updates via Intune's cloud-based services for update deployment. Even with on-prem update sources, Intune is the delivery mechanism, not the update channel type for Windows as a Service (WaaS).

Concept tested. Windows as a Service (WaaS) servicing channels, specifically the distinction between the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) and the General Availability Channel (GAC), and their appropriate use cases based on update frequency, stability requirements, and internet connectivity.

Reference. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/servicing-channels-comparison

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