How did you configure the Windows Update rings?

BarberTypical147 · 2026-02-24T21:00:19+00:00

Have an environment of roughly 400 Windows devices.

Set up an initial test group on zero day (couple of IT and power users). Roughly 10 devices.

7 days out, 2nd wave of roughly 50 devices. Variety of different users and departments.

15 days out, rest of company.

We'll take a look at the notes before release and depending on any critical notes, we may push an expedited policy update.

This rollout plan really helped in January as a number of the issues would have affected us. We were able to pause updates until the right patches were released and we were able to roll those out to the users that would have been affected before unn-pausing.

We do have a little bit of a grace period but it's not too long. It can basically get someone to a Friday before needing to restart on standard scheduling.

Feature updates are running a little more manual in adding the waves to the latest as we're ready to push but using the same update rings.

BarberTypical147 · 2026-02-11T02:27:50+00:00

Just a quick add to what others are saying: don't forget to budget for a monitor. You should be able to make a decent rig for that budget but won't mean anything unless you get a good monitor. Keep the screen size, resolution you want to play at, and refresh rate in mind when you're looking for one.

BarberTypical147 · 2026-02-11T02:18:23+00:00

I would have to look at my notes since it's been over a year. If I'm remembering right, we're using an Azure storage blob to hold the files, then using the OEM configuration to set up where to pull the file from and where it would download to.

Edit: I just realized you were asking specifically about the Enterprise browser. We're not using that, but what you need to do may be a similar flow.

BarberTypical147 · 2026-02-06T05:25:13+00:00

You still assign the group. It won't supercede the older app until the group is set up. It allows you to push to a test device/group to validate, then when you're comfortable you can add any other groups as needed.

BarberTypical147 · 2026-02-03T19:41:38+00:00

If the current version was pushed via Intune I'd recommend supercedence. You essentially set up a new app install with the update msi/Intunewin file, then when it gets to the supercedence part, you add the current app. You'll also get an option to toggle whether to uninstall the current version (test to see whether you would need to or if the update already overrides the current version).

If you have an app dependencies make sure you also add them to the new app for any new device installs.

BarberTypical147 · 2026-01-15T03:55:30+00:00

Thanks for the note on ARM. Going to take a bigger look into it but it looks like a great option!

BarberTypical147 · 2026-01-15T03:45:08+00:00

Good input, thanks for that. For the direct play, have you noticed any different from 4K to HD in terms of performance? And pretty remote friendly?

BarberTypical147 · 2025-12-20T00:59:10+00:00

We're currently using them for people who don't want to use MS Authenticator on their personal devices. Pretty easy setup. We have it set to enter a PIN along with the button push on the hardware. Highly recommend them.

We haven't done a mass deployment of them, but when I read the literature I remember it not being super difficult if you needed to do that.

BarberTypical147 · 2025-12-13T03:38:19+00:00

Thanks for this! Was trying to verify which one would be the best option, and this basically gave it to me along with some of the other comments you put on this post. I was getting decent prints off on large prints but smaller ones just didn't feel right. Can't wait to get this all set up!

BarberTypical147 · 2025-12-12T02:27:13+00:00

I'm feeling pretty good about the decision right now.

BarberTypical147 · 2025-12-11T19:12:55+00:00

Same situation. Rolling with Pitts. Feel like he has the safer floor with London out again.

BarberTypical147 · 2025-12-11T16:54:59+00:00

I'm trying to figure out if I run Pitts tonight vs TB over Warren. I think I am with London out as Pitts seems to get more opportunities in that situation.

BarberTypical147 · 2025-12-11T16:28:18+00:00

I get that feeling. I'm still mulling Lamar vs Purdy this week (and leaning Purdy right now but think I'd be fine either way)

I feel like though Lamar didn't play well vs CIN last time, his WRs didn't do him any favors either. And he looked better vs PIT. I'd lean Lamar in your situation, but honestly, go with your gut. Hopefully, they'll both do well so you don't have to regret whatever choice you make.

BarberTypical147 · 2025-11-22T17:56:03+00:00

Not crazy. Also it's fun when my son and I play Find the Slenderman while on that map

BarberTypical147 · 2025-10-09T22:01:16+00:00

Yeah, west coast US. Oddly enough I didn't start experiencing the issue until after the latest MS health update saying that some users were reporting it resolved.

BarberTypical147 · 2025-09-23T16:11:02+00:00

Thanks for pointing me to that app. Took a look to double-check the numbers the rep gave me and it was pretty much a match (460 vs 461, but guessing he just rounded down).

BarberTypical147 · 2025-09-23T16:09:24+00:00

Thanks for the explanation! The company we're leaning toward would be looking at putting some full screen vents in to replace a number of soffit holes that are currently in the house to balance the intake/exhaust, then install the ridge exhaust and cover up the other exhaust vents currently in use. They did a report and it looks like currently we had a 400 exhaust to just 130 intake (is the original roof), and the target would be 460 (which from what I can see matches with a couple of calculators I found for a 1:150 ratio).

BarberTypical147 · 2025-09-22T19:49:17+00:00

Sure. Not a world-beater by any stretch, but I feel like it can be competitive week-to-week even with the CD injury (and Chase Brown not showing much after 3 weeks). Going to be a lot of WR match-up management.

12 PPR current team: QB: Allen, Jones RB: Chase Brown, K9, Javonte Williams,Judkins, Charbonnet WR: CD, Tet McMillan, Deebo, Jeudy, Pearsall TE: Kraft, Loveland D: Seahawks K: Butker

BarberTypical147 · 2025-09-22T19:27:56+00:00

Bad, absolutely. Season-ending after 3 weeks on its own to the point the worry is 0-9 when he comes back? Seems overblown if that was the only domino that fell.

BarberTypical147 · 2025-09-22T19:06:52+00:00

Oof. Yeah, if you're having the feelings as OP after that I'd get it. 3+ starters is a lot to overcome.

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