You have 25 computers that run Windows 10 Pro.
You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Microsoft Intune.
You need to upgrade the computers to Windows 11 Enterprise by using an in-place upgrade. The solution must minimize administrative effort.
What should you use?
Subscription Activation allows you to seamlessly upgrade Windows 10 Pro devices to Windows 11 Enterprise without reimaging. Since you already have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription, which includes licensing for Windows Enterprise, you can utilize this feature. This method is the most efficient and requires the least administrative effort because it leverages existing subscriptions and does not require reimaging or deploying custom images.
Autopilot does not upgrade Windows version. The only approach listed to perform upgrade in-place is MDT with DEFAULT image
Autopilot does upgrade to Win 11, and there is no MDT in Azure AD, but the least Administrative effort is Subscription Activation, so the answer is D.
Subscription activation cannot upgrade between versions, ie 10 to 11
The answers is B - Configuration manager
The most suitable option for upgrading your 25 computers from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Enterprise while minimizing administrative effort is D. Subscription Activation. Here’s why: Subscription Activation: Allows a seamless transition from Windows Pro to Enterprise. No manual key entry or image deployment required. Low administrative effort. Integration with Microsoft 365 E3/E5 licenses.
Should be D. Subscription Activation Explanation: With a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription, you can leverage Subscription Activation to automatically upgrade your Windows 10 Pro devices to Windows 11 Enterprise without needing to re-deploy or create custom images. This process is streamlined and integrated with Microsoft Intune, which you are already using, making it a convenient and efficient solution for in-place upgrades
Because the solution must minimize administrative effort. The best answer is: D. Subscription Activation See documentation from Microsoft: Subscription activation for Enterprise: Windows Enterprise E3 and E5 are available as online services via subscription. Windows Enterprise can be deployed in an organization without keys and reboots. Devices with a current Windows Pro edition license can be seamlessly upgraded to Windows Enterprise. Product key-based Windows Enterprise software licenses can be transitioned to Windows Enterprise subscriptions. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation?pivots=windows-10
I'm sorry guys for the wrong answer, after more research, the only answer that is valid is: A. The only approach listed to perform upgrade in-place is MDT with DEFAULT image.
The online assessment from ms says it’s C. Not sure why we paid for this.
Autopilot is not an in-place upgrade method neither is able to upgrade windows version in any scenario. This is done via clud with feature update or update ring and the upgrade to win 11 option
what I mean for "windows version" is the build (win 10 to win 11) not the version like home,pro,enterprise
Windows Autopilot: It allows you to set up new devices automatically, including upgrading existing devices to Win11, you can reduce manual intervention and streamline the upgrade process. This option aligns well with your Microsoft 365 E5 subscription and Microsoft Intune usage. MECM: You can create a custom image of Win11 Ent and use MECM for an in-place upgrade.While this approach provides flexibility, it may involve more administrative effort.Not the most efficient choice for minimizing administrative tasks. MDT it can be used for in-place upgrades, it requires creating a custom image of Win11 Ent. This approach involves additional steps and manual effort. Not the optimal choice for minimizing administrative workload. Subscription Activation is related to licensing and activation, not the actual upgrade process.It doesn’t directly address the in-place upgrade task. Not applicable for this scenario.
Windows Autopilot can be used to deploy and upgrade devices in an organization. However, the question specifically asked for an in-place upgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Enterprise with minimal administrative effort. In this context, Subscription Activation is a feature that can automatically upgrade Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Enterprise when a user signs in with a Microsoft 365 E5 license, which aligns with the requirements specified in the question.
A for sure -> In pllace upgrade
AUTOPILOT DOES NOT IN-PLACE UPGRADE
Autopilot does not upgrade Windows version
Subscription Activation provides the most efficient and least administratively intensive method to upgrade existing Windows 10 Pro devices to Windows 11 Enterprise in an organization using Microsoft 365 E5 and Intune
I think answer is correct. For customization , MDT is a best choice. But in this scenario with minimal setup is the concern , subscription activation should be the best option.
Least Administrative effort. So D.
Should be D. Subscription Activation
Subscription Activation allows you to seamlessly upgrade Windows 10 Pro devices to Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 11 Enterprise without reimaging. Since you already have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription, which includes licensing for Windows Enterprise, you can utilize this feature. This method is the most efficient and requires the least administrative effort because it leverages existing subscriptions and does not require reimaging or deploying custom images.
The question doesn't say anywhere that they have on-premise infrastructure setup which is needed for MDT and Config Manager. so both options A & B are gone. Windows Autopilot can upgrade your computer from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro, but to upgrade Pro to Windows Enterprise edition, a Subscription is needed. So correct answer is D.