Release An official production build which has been

Release An official production build which has been released in a channel (e. g. Windows 10 Version 1703, Microsoft Office 365 Pro. Plus Version 1703) Channel Stream of releases which happen at a predictable cadence, such as Semi. Annual Channel (Targeted) or Semi-Annual Channel Ring A set of machines assigned (subscribed) to a channel. Machines may or may not be on the most current build in a channel depending on throttling, network connectivity, etc.

1 release Every ~3 years, many features at once

1 release 6 releases Every ~3 years, many features at once Over ~3 years, fewer features at once

Validation Rings for Feature Updates PILOT & VALIDATE BROAD DEPLOYMENT Pilot and Validate Broad Deployment Purpose Pilot and Validate new SAC releases Broad availability Release cadence Semi-Annual (March/September) Semi-Annual (July/January) Channel Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) Semi-Annual Channel Audience Representative sample of environment All remaining devices

Validation Rings for Feature Updates PILOT & PLAN & DEVELOP VALIDATE BROAD DEPLOYMENT Plan and Develop Pilot and Validate Broad Deployment Purpose Early evaluation of new features Pilot and Validate new SAC releases Broad availability Release cadence Monthly Semi-Annual (March/September) Semi-Annual (January/July) Channel Monthly Channel Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) Semi-Annual Channel Audience IT Pros and Developers Representative sample of environment All remaining devices

Feature Servicing Models Office Monthly Channel Office Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) 1 March September 2 March Office Semi-Annual Channel July January 1 Feature updates are also released in March and September to the Office Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted). The updates include feature updates from the Monthly Channel. 2 Four months after the Office update is released to the Semi. Annual Channel (Targeted), it is released to the standard Semi. Annual Channel.

1 2 3 Exciting end-user innovation Intelligent Security Proactive Management powered by the cloud that is always up-to-date for disruption-free updates

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*Locations are subject to change. Please check the Ignite Scheduling Tool prior to session time. Ignite 2017 Office 365 Deployment sessions Code Level Day Date Time Location Title Speakers Session Type BRK 2006 200 Monday 9/25 2: 15 PM – 3: 30 PM Hyatt Plaza International G Moving to the Modern Office – getting your organization onto Office 365 Pro. Plus Amesh Mansukhani Breakout | 75 minutes BRK 1021 100 Tuesday 9/26 9: 00 AM – 10: 15 AM OCCC W 308 Redefine modern productivity with Office 365 Pro. Plus Disha Rustogi Breakout | 75 minutes BRK 2432 300 Tuesday 9/26 10: 15 AM – 11: 00 AM OCCC W 240 Deploy and manage Office on your Mac Steven Nesbitt Breakout | 45 minutes THR 2005 200 Tuesday 9/26 12: 05 PM – 12: 25 PM OCCC South – Expo Theater #7 Deploying language packs Office 365 Pro. Plus: Tips & Tricks James Hammonds Theater | 20 minutes THR 2000 200 Tuesday 9/26 12: 35 PM– 12: 55 PM OCCC South – Expo Theater #6 Aligning Office 365 Pro. Plus and Windows 10 Update Models Brian Canady, Daniel Schmidt Theater | 20 minutes BRK 3000 300 Tuesday 9/26 3: 15 PM– 4: 00 PM OCCC W 240 Manage Microsoft Office apps on all your devices Brent Whichel, James Hammonds Breakout | 45 minutes THR 2001 200 Tuesday 9/26 5: 05 PM– 5: 25 PM OCCC South – Expo Theater #6 Managing ongoing Application Compatibility: Tips & Tricks Terry Farrell Theater | 20 minutes BRK 2043 200 Wednesday 9/27 9: 00 AM – 10: 15 AM OCCC Valencia W 415 CD Architect a modern and secure desktop for your organization Brian Canady, Daniel Schmidt Breakout | 75 minutes THR 2002 200 Wednesday 9/27 10: 50 AM – 11: 10 AM OCCC South – Expo Theater #6 Top 10 items to consider before deploying - focus on planning and environment prep Jalal Babool Theater | 20 minutes THR 2006 200 Wednesday 9/27 12: 05 PM – 12: 25 PM OCCC South – Expo Theater #6 Managing ongoing Office 365 Pro. Plus client health: Tips & Tricks Steve Rugh Theater | 20 minutes BRK 3005 300 Wednesday 9/27 12: 30 PM – 1: 45 PM OCCC West Hall E 1 Deploying and updating Office 365 Pro. Plus using System Center Configuration Manager Amesh Mansukhani, John Gruszysk Breakout | 75 minutes BRK 2024 200 Wednesday 9/27 12: 30 PM – 1: 45 PM OCCC W 308 Learn how a leading healthcare provider switched to Office 365 Nidhish Dhru, Sutter Health Breakout | 75 minutes THR 2133 200 Wednesday 9/27 2: 50 PM – 3: 10 PM OCCC West – Microsoft Ignite Studios Office 365 Pro. Plus updates for admins: new ways to deploy and manage your Office clients Amesh Mansukhani, Jeremy Chapman Theater | 20 minutes THR 2003 200 Thursday 9/28 10: 20 AM– 10: 40 AM OCCC South – Expo Theater #6 Consider these top 10 items after you deploy Office 365 Pro. Plus Jalal Babool Theater | 20 minutes BRK 2008 200 Thursday 9/28 10: 45 AM – 12: 00 PM OCCC W 307 Connect with customers who have recently switched to Office 365 Pro. Plus Douglas Smith, Chevron, Intermountain Health Breakout | 75 minutes THR 2004 200 Thursday 9/28 2: 10 PM – 2: 30 PM OCCC South – Expo Theater #6 Managing virtualized and shared desktop using Office 365 Pro. Plus Doug Davis, Ryan Mc. Donnell Theater | 20 minutes BRK 3002 300 Friday 9/29 10: 15 AM – 11: 00 AM OCCC W 314 Virtualize Office 365 Pro. Plus Doug Davis, Ryan Mc. Donnell Breakout | 45 minutes BRK 3376 300 Friday 9/29 11: 30 AM – 12: 15 PM OCCC W 240 Managing ongoing Microsoft Office 365 Pro. Plus client health and applications compatibility Steve Rugh, Steven Nesbitt Breakout | 45 minutes HOL: Deploying and updating Office 365 Pro. Plus using System Center

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