Are you Upgrading to Windows 11?

It’s Time to Consider Entra Only Join

With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025, many organisations are preparing to make the move to Windows 11. However, at Logicalis, we believe that upgrading to Windows 11 is more than just an OS update and an opportunity to fully modernise your endpoint environment.

Instead of relying on traditional approaches, consider a future-proof strategy with Entra Only Join and Intune management. Entra Only Join is the configuration of Windows devices to join directly to Microsoft Entra ID without being tied back to on-premises Active Directory. This cloud-native solution transforms how you manage devices and security.

A Modern Management and Windows Upgrade Together? It’s Easier Than You Think

We all remember the pain of upgrading from Windows 7 or 8 to 10. It involved wipe-and-load processes, extensive downtime and compatibility issues. But upgrading to Windows 11 is far simpler - it’s built on the same foundation as Windows 10, which makes the transition smoother and less disruptive. Here’s why:

Not a Traditional Upgrade: Windows 11 behaves more like a feature update rather than a full OS overhaul. The upgrade follows the same familiar process you’ve used for the biannual Windows 10 feature updates.
Seamless Transition: All your existing Windows 10 policies, configurations, and settings continue to function on Windows 11.
High Compatibility: With over 99.9% of Windows 10 applications running without issues on Windows 11, most compatibility concerns are eliminated. With Windows Autopatch, you can easily handle driver and firmware updates to ensure your devices are compatible with Windows 11.

Leveraging Intune and Windows Autopatch

Managing the transition to Windows 11 also becomes even easier with Intune. Built-in Windows Upgrade Readiness Reports and Windows Autopatch within Intune, take the complexity by providing insights into device readiness then automating the staged upgrade deployments.

Windows Update Compatibility Reports Offer:

Device Properties: Gain a complete overview of each device’s specifications and compatibility risks.
Application Compatibility Risks: Identify potential application issues
Driver Issues: Detect any incompatible device drivers
Configuration Problems: Spot potential misconfigurations that could interfere with the Windows 11 upgrade.

An example Windows 11 Feature Update Device Readiness report from Intune

Windows Autopatch provides:

Phased OS Updates: Autopilot phases the group to ensure pilot phases covers all hardware and application to minimise risk during the broad deployment
Automated and Balanced Ring-Based Update Deployment: Windows Autopatch intelligently organises devices into deployment rings, enabling a phased update approach with minimised risks. This ensures identified pilot testing before wider staged deployments.
Driver and Firmware Management: Keep all drivers and firmware up-to-date to avoid hardware issues post-upgrade.
Detailed Reporting: Get clear insights into device health, update statuses, and any errors that arise. The expanded reporting allows for quick resolutions and uninterrupted operations.

An example Windows Autopatch Feature Update report from Intune

Partner with Logicalis for a Seamless Windows Migration Journey

At Logicalis, we have the expertise and capability to execute the necessary prerequisites for Entra Only Join and modern endpoint management. Here’s how we can help transform your IT environment:

Migrate ADFS to Microsoft Entra ID
Folder Redirection to OneDrive Known Folder Move
Configure Network Access Control (NAC)
Transition from Microsoft NDES, PKI and NPS RADIUS to SCEPman & RADIUSaaS
Windows Hello for Business with Cloud Kerberos Trust

What’s Included in a Modern Management Windows Project?

Our Modern Management project covers all aspects of Windows ensuring a smooth transition to a cloud-first, secure, and efficient IT environment:

Intune Migration: Shift from SCCM to Intune for cloud-based device management, providing more flexibility and control.
Autopilot & Entra Join: Automate zero-touch device deployment with devices being Entra Only Joined.
Windows Autopatch: Ensure continuous, automated updates, minimising downtime and IT overhead.
OneDrive Migration: Move user files to OneDrive for easier access, backup and better collaboration.
Cloud Certificates: Use SCEPman and RADIUSaaS for secure, cloud-based authentication.
Always On VPN & Entra Global Secure Access: Enable seamless and secure remote connectivity for your workforce.
Ivanti Neurons: Automate patching and providing advanced remote control and support capabilities.
Defender XDR: Enhance threat detection and response, ensuring your endpoints are protected.
Sentinel: Improve security monitoring with automated incident response, safeguarding your environment from potential threats.

Logicalis Approach

Our approach to modernising your endpoint environment and upgrading to Windows 11 can be broken down into six key phases:

Assess Devices for Windows 11: We begin by evaluating your current devices to determine hardware compatibility and define the best migration methodology.
Adopt Modern Management: Design, build, and execute the Modern Management infrastructure, including necessary prerequisites for Entra Only Join.
Modernise Device Management: Migrate devices to Intune and deploy device policies and security settings, transitioning from traditional management platforms and group policies to Intune.
Window Autopatch for Drivers and Firmware: Leverage Autopatch to ensure drivers and firmware are updated, guaranteeing compatibility before the Windows 11 upgrade.
Begin Windows 11 Refresh: Upgrade devices using Windows Autopatch, allowing for phased and automated deployment. This approach minimises disruption while allowing grace periods, friendly reminder notifications, user-initiated restarts before final deadlines.
Hardware Refresh: For devices that don’t meet hardware requirements, we initiate a hardware refresh activity where old devices are replaced with new devices pre-installed with Windows 11 during the Windows 11 rollout.

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