EDM Windows 11 Upgrade FAQ

 

Onboarding for Win11 Upgrade

When electing to proceed with the update to Windows 11, the Departments Limiting Collection (MCM) is used to scope the managed computers to the established Windows 11 24H2 upgrade policy. [12/2024]

  1. Managed computers with Windows 11 that are not running the latest OS Version (<24H2) will be required to update.
  2. Managed computers running Windows 10 that can be upgraded to Windows 11 will be required to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2.
  3. Windows 10 Computers that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 will be required to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10.
     

Exclusion Collection

Departments wishing to exclude devices from the Windows 11 Upgrade will need to utilize the MCM Collection created for them to accomplish this:

  • DEPT - Windows 11 U&E Upgrade Exclusion

Membership in this collection will exclude managed computers from receiving the policy to upgrade to Windows 11. This collection is different from the Updates and Encryption Exclusion Collection [DEPT - EDMAAD Updates and Encryption Service – Exclusion].
 

Reporting - Upgrade Experience Indicator [W11 Upgrade Compatibility]

Upgrade Experience Indicators are available for reporting on through MCM using the Query functionality. This query can show whether managed devices are compatible or incompatible with Windows 11, targeting an MECM device collection within the Department.

  1. In the MECM Console, go to \Monitoring\Overview\Queries\EDM\EDM - Windows 11 24H2 Compatibility Query. 
  2. It will ask for an MECM Collection to limit the query to - choose a DEPT Device Collection:

 

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  1. When reviewing the results, the following columns are relevant (see MS Docs):
    1. SMSG_System_UPGRADE_EXPERIENCE_INDICATOR.UpgExPro
    2. SMSG_System_UPGRADE_EXPERIENCE_INDICATOR.Reason

See additional MS Documentation on Upgrade Experience Indicators for detailed information about steps that can be taken to address individual managed devices.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/osd/deploy-use/manage-windows-11-readiness-dashboard#upgrade-experience-marker
 

Post Upgrade: RSAT Missing

After the managed device upgrades to Windows 11 - few instances have occurred where users notice issues with Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) missing. The fix is to reinstall RSAT from within the OS.

  1. In the Settings menu, click Apps, then click Optional features.
  2. On the Optional features page, click View features.
  3. Type RSAT into the search field.
  4. Select the RSAT features you want to install, then click Next.
  5. Review the feature installation overview, then click Install.
  6. To find the RSAT features once installed, enter tools into the Windows search field, then click on Windows Tools.

 

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