free780 Posted April 20, 2017 Posted April 20, 2017 http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-to-roll-out-new-windows-10-office-feature-releases-twice-annually/
ZeroHour Posted April 20, 2017 Posted April 20, 2017 Another positive change announced today: Microsoft officials also said today that Microsoft is extending the support period for Windows 10 feature updates and Office 365 ProPlus updates from 12 to 18 months. This will enable IT pros to choose to update once or twice a year, instead of rushing to beat the update-support clock. At least they have increased the support period for older versions.
Michael Posted April 20, 2017 Posted April 20, 2017 You have to ask the question why Microsoft don't include Windows 10 versions with Office embedded. Would make a lot more sense with Education/Enterprise versions. 1
free780 Posted April 21, 2017 Author Posted April 21, 2017 The bandwidth concerns are the thing that puts me off the Office 365 version.
sparkeh Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 You have to ask the question why Microsoft don't include Windows 10 versions with Office embedded. Would make a lot more sense with Education/Enterprise versions. Why would they when we are all willing to pay for it? MS make a lot money from Office. Also not everyone wants to run the latest version of Office. Imagine if the embedded version of Office wasn't supported by Sims. What about people who don't use Office at all?
Arthur Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 The bandwidth concerns are the thing that puts me off the Office 365 version. Is that for updates? Office 365 ProPlus can be configured to download them from a network share. https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Configuration-options-for-the-Office-2016-Deployment-Tool-d3879f0d-766c-469c-9440-0a9a2a905ca8?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US&fromAR=1
free780 Posted April 21, 2017 Author Posted April 21, 2017 Yes I was wrong. You can use WSUS or SCCM as well. Though PCs need internet access during deployment.
Michael Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 Why would they when we are all willing to pay for it? MS make a lot money from Office. Also not everyone wants to run the latest version of Office. Imagine if the embedded version of Office wasn't supported by Sims. What about people who don't use Office at all? Only 'some' schools run SIMS - if you look at the bigger picture when deploying Windows, I bet installing Office is one of the first things most of us do. Even if it meant you had to pay for both to get the combined version, I think you'd be surprised a lot of Admins would deploy the combined version.
sparkeh Posted April 22, 2017 Posted April 22, 2017 Only 'some' schools run SIMS - if you look at the bigger picture when deploying Windows, I bet installing Office is one of the first things most of us do. Even if it meant you had to pay for both to get the combined version, I think you'd be surprised a lot of Admins would deploy the combined version. Oh no doubt. Just looking at it from MS point of view though, more hassle for them for what benefit?
Michael Posted April 22, 2017 Posted April 22, 2017 Oh no doubt. Just looking at it from MS point of view though, more hassle for them for what benefit? I suppose faster deployments ultimately.
Guest kiest90 Posted April 22, 2017 Posted April 22, 2017 Yes I was wrong. You can use WSUS or SCCM as well. Though PCs need internet access during deployment. The actual installation process also can be ran from a share although internet access would be required for activation
Arthur Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 You have to ask the question why Microsoft don't include Windows 10 versions with Office embedded. Would make a lot more sense with Education/Enterprise versions. I suppose faster deployments ultimately. Office 365 Pro Plus (and other editions) will soon be available in the Windows Store so there wouldn't be any need to include it with Windows because you will probably be able to deploy it via the Windows Store for Business / SCCM / Intune. www.neowin.net/news/office-centennial-apps-reportedly-finish-testing-could-launch-on-may-2 1
gshaw Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Does anyone use the O365 version of the suite on their images vs. Office 2016 from VLSC?
Tefters Posted July 9, 2017 Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Unless your running a 1:1 model then no you shouldn't because the licensing is bound to the user? Apologies for the necro - Why the duck this appeared on my latest thread feed I have no idea?!?! Edited July 9, 2017 by Tefters 1
gshaw Posted July 9, 2017 Posted July 9, 2017 Unless your running a 1:1 model then no you shouldn't because the licensing is bound to the user? Apologies for the necro - Why the duck this appeared on my latest thread feed I have no idea?!?! There is a per machine method you can enable when deploying, remember seeing that at an MS seminar. It's more the question of features vs stability, bad enough the OneDrive UI seems to change on an almost daily basis let alone Office.
Arthur Posted July 9, 2017 Posted July 9, 2017 Does anyone use the O365 version of the suite on their images vs. Office 2016 from VLSC? I would if it didn't work out to be more expensive. Microsoft don't do an equivalent 'desktop' bundle that includes Windows + Office 365 Pro Plus + CALs so you end up having to buy them all separately.
Arthur Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 A couple of new blog posts from Microsoft regarding the changes to Office 365 in 2018 and 2020 that were briefly mentioned in the article @free780 posted above... Office 365 Planned Service Changes for 2018 Office 365 Planned Service Changes for 2020
Tefters Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 Expected announcements, people need to wake up and get with the times
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