Hi, everyone. Today, we are discussing the Windows 11 LTSC 2024 Long Term Servicing Channel, which is Now Available. Microsoft recently reported in their document that the Windows 11 LTSC (Long Term Servicing Channel) is returning. This will significantly enhance security and connectivity and provide a unified experience to users.
According to recent Microsoft reports, Windows 11 LTSC 2024 offers the best-secured operating system. In previous months, Microsoft confirmed that the Windows 11 2024 update would be the LTSC version, which was expected since LTSC releases because it happens every 3 years.
LTSC, the long-term servicing channel, was previously called the long-term servicing branch (LTSB). Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 builds on the 2021 version and adds essential features like better protection against security threats.
In this release, we can expect the LTSC to be a special version of Windows designed for places that need a stable system. Microsoft released the LTSC 2024 version for organisations such as hospitals and factories. In this post, let’s look at a quick view of this Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC).
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What is a Long-Term Servicing Channel?
LTSC 2024 stands for Long-Term Servicing Channel. This version of Windows is designed for organizations with specialized devices and environments. It allows for a stable system and requires few updates.
Windows 11 LTSC 2024 Long Term Servicing Channel is Now Available
Above, we discussed an overall view of the latest news of Microsoft Introducing LTSC 2024 on October -1, and now it is available. As you all know, Microsoft recently announced the release of 2 versions of LTSC, such as Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024.
- As you all know, Microsoft recently announced the release of 24H2
- In this release, Microsoft offers long-term support edition LTSC for five years
- Previous LTSC versions had a 10-year support lifecycle.
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Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024
This version is available from October 1st. Its main importance is that his LTSC version is specifically designed for specialized devices. Its availability will depend on the user and the device model.
- This version is entirely dependent on the Volume licencing program.
No | Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 New Features |
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1 | Windows 24H2 now supports assistive hearing devices with the latest Bluetooth Low Energy Audio technology and Wi-Fi 7 support, enhancing accessibility. |
2 | Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands. |
3 | Dev Driver got into the enchanted development through the storage volume available to improve performance. |
4 | Windows LAPS (Local Admin Password Solution) Policy Improvements are the next enhanced feature of Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024. |
5 | Windows LAPS Automatic account management. |
6 | Image Rollback Detection. |
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
This version is mainly designed for industries like manufacturing and health care. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2025 became available to device makers on May 22, 2024. The loT enterprise LTSC 2024 is just like Windows 11, version 24H2.
Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 |
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It has a 5 year lifecycle. | IoT Enterprise LTSC continues to have a 10-year lifecycle. |
This is available on a per-user or per-device model, depending on the Volume Licensing program. | This version is available through original equipment manufacturers (OEM) or from Microsoft through Volume Licensing. |
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for 10 consecutive years! He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is also a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.