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Plan for Windows 11
Article • 02/27/2023 • Applies to:
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Windows 11
This article provides guidance to help you plan for Windows 11 in your organization.
Since Windows 11 is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, you can use the same
deployment capabilities, scenarios, and tools—and the same basic deployment strategy
that you use today for Windows 10. You'll need to review and update your servicing
strategy to adjust for changes in 
Servicing and support
for Windows 11.
At a high level, this strategy should include the following steps:
Create a deployment plan
Define readiness criteria
Evaluate infrastructure and tools
Determine application readiness
Define your servicing strategy
If you're looking for ways to optimize your approach to deploying Windows 11, or if
deploying a new version of an operating system isn't a familiar process for you, some
items to consider are provided below:
As a first step, you'll need to know which of your current devices meet the Windows 11
hardware requirements. Most devices purchased in the last 18-24 months will be
compatible with Windows 11. Verify that your device meets or exceeds 
Windows 11
requirements
 to ensure it's compatible.
Microsoft is currently developing analysis tools to help you evaluate your devices
against the Windows 11 hardware requirements. When Windows 11 reaches general
availability, users running Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations will be able
to use the 
PC Health Check
 app to determine their eligibility for Windows 11. Users
running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions should rely on their IT
administrators to let them know when they're eligible for the upgrade. 
Enterprise organizations looking to evaluate device readiness in their environments can
expect this capability to be integrated into existing Microsoft tools, such as Endpoint
analytics and Update Compliance. This capability will be available when Windows 11 is