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A small accounting firm with 10 Windows 10 Pro devices needs to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. They want to minimize downtime and preserve all existing applications, user data, and settings. Which deployment method should they choose?
- AClean installation
- BIn-place upgrade
- CWipe and load
- DProvisioning packages
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. In-place upgrade
An in-place upgrade is the most suitable method for this scenario as it allows upgrading the operating system while retaining all applications, user data, and settings, thus minimizing downtime and user disruption.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A clean installation removes all existing data and applications.
- C. Wipe and load involves backing up data, wiping the device, installing the OS, and restoring data, which is more complex.
- D. Provisioning packages are used for configuring new devices or adding features, not for OS upgrades that preserve existing states.
In-place Upgrade
A deployment method that upgrades an existing operating system to a newer version while preserving user data, applications, and settings.
- Minimizes user downtime and disruption.
- Retains installed applications and user configurations.
- Often the simplest method for upgrading existing devices.
Memory trick: Upgrade without a fight, keep all your data, day and night.