Understanding Windows 10 update options for business

One of the big under-the-skin changes Windows 10 has made is the way it updates, thanks to Microsoft's new system of continuous updates.

For businesses this presents a problem as there may be some parts of the update process they'd rather opt out of.

There are options to allow IT managers to control the update process and Deepak Kumar, CTO and Founder of systems management company Adaptiva has put together an infographic explaining the differences.

Aside from the Current Branch which home users get, there are essentially two options for enterprises. Current Branch for Business (CBB) which allows IT managers to install security updates immediately but delay new features and bug fixes. The alternative is the Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) option which gives them the flexibility to put off the installation of new Windows 10 features for up to 10 years.

You can see the different branches explained in the infographic below.