Updated September 20, 2023
Updated the Device Config 2023: Performance Targets and Waivers List. This can be found in the 2023 tab under Program Waivers, Whitepapers, and Approved Lists.
Updated August 09, 2023
The Device Configuration 2023 tab has been updated with added AI clarifications to the Device Configuration Program letters.
Updated July 26, 2023
The Device Configuration 2023 tab has been updated with added AI clarifications to the Device Configuration Program letters.
Updated May 24, 2023
Updated the Device Configuration Validation Toolkit. This is located in the Device Configuration 2023 tab, under Program Tools.
Updated March 30, 2023
The Device Configuration 2023 tab has been updated with Introduction to Device Configuration Document, Important Release Announcement Documents, Program Waivers, Whitepapers and Approved lists documents, Device Configuration training documents in different languages and Added Continuing education with SMBIOS training.
Updated March 22, 2023
The Device Configuration 2023 tab has been updated with Technical Programs training recording.
Updated March 1, 2023
Adding the documents under Device Configuration Training section "Introduction to the Device Configuration 2023 and Device Configuration Technical requirements 2023 for Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Updated February 14, 2023
Adding information for the Program Year 2023 Training date, times, and links to register for the events.
Updated January 20, 2023
Program Documents for Device Configuration Tier 2 are now available in the Device Configuration 2023 tab.
Updated January 13, 2023
The Device Configuration Document 2023 for Tier 1 has been updated to show the changes to the Phone App Requirement.
Updated January 05, 2023
Program Documents for Device Configuration Tier 1 are now available in the Device Configuration 2023 tab. The Program Documents for Device Configuration Document 2023 for Tier 2 will be available in January.
Updated November 28, 2022
Updated the Device Configuration Performance Assessment Toolkit for Windows 11 with the newest version of the tool. This is located in the Device Configuration 2022 tab, under Program Tools.
Updated October 19, 2022
A new tab has been created on the resource center for the Device Configuration Program Year 2023. We will provide updates once Program Documents become available, which is expected to be in January 2023.
Updated October 10, 2022
Updated the Device Configuration Validation Toolkit with a new release. This is located in the Device Configuration 2022 tab, under Program Tools.
Updated September 30, 2022
Updated the Device Config: Pre-approved Antimalware Software download page, this is found under the 2022 tab, in the Program Waivers, Whitepapers, and Approved Lists section.
Updated September 08, 2022
Updated the Device Configuration Validation Toolkit with a new release. This is located in the Device Configuration 2022 tab, under Program Tools. Also, updated the Device Config 2022: Performance Targets and Waivers List. This can be found in the 2022 tab under Program Waivers, Whitepapers, and Approved Lists.
Updated August 31, 2022
Updated the Device Config: Pre-approved Antimalware Software download page, this is found under the 2022 tab, in the Program Waivers, Whitepapers, and Approved Lists section.
Updated August 23, 2022
Updated the Device Config: Pre-approved Antimalware Software download page, this is found under the 2022 tab, in the Program Waivers, Whitepapers, and Approved Lists section.
Updated July 29, 2022
Updated the Device Configuration Validation Toolkit with a new release. This is located in the Device Configuration 2022 tab, under Program Tools.
Updated July 28, 2022
The Device Configuration Document 2022 for Tier 1 has been updated to show the changes to the Windows Release Adoption Requirement for Windows Pro Products.
Updated July 26, 2022
Updated the Device Config: Pre-approved Antimalware Software download page, this is found under the 2022 tab, in the Program Waivers, Whitepapers, and Approved Lists section.
Updated July 06, 2022
Updated the Device Config:Pre-approved Antimalware Software download page, this is found under the 2022 tab, in the Program Waivers, Whitepapers, and Approved Lists section.
Updated June 24, 2022
Updated the Device Configuration Performance Assessment Toolkit for Windows 11 with the newest version of the tool. This is located in the Device Configuration 2022 tab, under Program Tools.
Updated June 07, 2022
Updated the Device Config:Pre-approved Antimalware Software download page, this is found under the 2022 tab, in the Program Waivers, Whitepapers, and Approved Lists section.
Updated May 31, 2022
Updated the Device Configuration Technical Requirements 2022 for Tier 1, the Device Configuration Technical Requirements 2022 for Tier 2, and the Device Configuration SMBIOS Deep Dive training documents to reflect the most recent changes to the Device Configuration 2022 Document.
Updated April 01, 2022
Updated the Device Configuration Document for 2022 Redline and Clean versions.
Updated March 11, 2022
The Device Configuration Document 2022 for Tier 1 has been updated to show the changes to the Windows Release Adoption Requirement.
Updated January 31, 2022
Updated the Device Configuration Validation Toolkit with a new release.
Updated November 11, 2021
Added the Device Config 2022: Performance Targets and Waivers List, Device Config 2022: Start Menu Office Layout, and Device Configuration: MVA Compatible Voice Solution Requirement 2022 to the 2022 tab.
Updated November 09, 2021
- Updated the Device Configuration Performance Assessment Toolkit for Windows 11.
Updated November 08, 2021
- Updated Device Configuration Document 2022 Redline and Clean showing updates to section 2.12 Windows Release Adoption requirement - modification to Windows Pro Products. Please see documents for details.
Updated November 02, 2021
- Updated the Device Configuration Validation Toolkit with the newest version of the tool: DCVT version 2021.10.1.0.
Updated October 11, 2021
- Added a link to the recorded training session for MDA and Device Configuration for Program Year 2022. This can be found under the 2022 tab.
Updated September 15, 2021
- Added a link under Important Release Updates to the page “Windows 10, version 21H2 Release Updates”.
- Added a link to the 2022 tab to the download pages Device Configuration Performance Assessment Toolkit for Windows 10 and Device Configuration Performance Assessment Toolkit for Windows 11.
Updated September 8, 2021
Updated the Device Configuration Validation Toolkit and added a link to the toolkit to the 2022 tab.
Updated September 7, 2021
- Added multiple language versions of the document “Introduction to the Device Configuration Document and Requirements”.
Updated September 6, 2021
- Updated Device Configuration Document 2022 Redline and Clean showing updates to the Windows Release Adoption requirement - modification to Windows Pro Products.
Updated September 3, 2021
- Added a new communications page titled “PY2022 MDA and Device Configuration Training Updates and Information” to the 2022 tab which provides updates for the Program 2022 Training Courses and Upcoming Training events.
Updated August 18, 2021
- Added the Program Year 2022 Training dates, times, and links to register for the events.
Updated August 16, 2021
- Added Device Config 2022: Search Codes, Default Home Page, and Search URLs.
Updated August 12, 2021
- Updated the Device Config: Pre-approved Antimalware Software page to include the list for Windows 11, this can be found in the 2021 and 2022 tabs.
- Reformatted the layout of the 2021 and 2022 tabs.
Updated July 29, 2021
- Updated the format of the Device Configuration Resource Center
- Add the document "Introduction to the Device Configuration Document and Requirements"
- Added the Device Configuration Program Training to the 2021 and 2022 tabs, as well as additional resources for partners
Updated July 9, 2021
- Updated Device Config: Performance Assessment Toolkit for Windows 10.
- Added Device Config: Performance Assessment Toolkit for Windows 11.
Updated July 1, 2021
- Updated Device Configuration Program Document addendum for 2021 and added Final documents for 2022.
- Added Application Pinning Requirement waiver for 2022.
Updated May 19, 2021
Updated program documents.
Updated April 22, 2021
Added Device Configuration Document 2022 for Tier 1 – Redline and Device Configuration Document 2022 for Tier 1 – Clean.
Updated April 14, 2021
Added a link to Device Config: Performance Assessment Toolkit (v2.8) to the 2021 tab.
Updated March 22, 2021
Added 2022 Tab in preparation for final Program Year 2022 documents coming in June.
Updated March 15, 2021
Added Preview version of the Device Configuration 2021 for Tier 1 Addendum.
Updated March 5, 2021
Added new comms page entitled Device Config 2021 Waiver for the Microsoft Teams App Requirement.
Updated February 10, 2021
Updated with a new communication page for Windows 10 21H1 adoption and testing, changing both to recommended, not required.
Updated January 28, 2021
Created a new subsection, "Device Configuration: Communication and Waivers." In this section is the 2021 waiver for the application pinning requirement, as well as the 20H2 Release Updates.
Updated December 18, 2020
Changed title of Device Config 2021: Waiver for the Application Pinning Requirement.
Updated December 16, 2020
Changed default tab to 2021.
Updated November 16, 2020
Removed the 2019 tab form the Device Configuration Resource Center.
Updated September 11, 2020
We have updated the links to our Device Configuration Pre-approved Antimalware Software download page and removed out of date resources from the 2021 tab.
Updated August 26, 2020
Added a link to the update Device Configuration Validation Toolkit to the 2021 tab.
Updated August 25, 2020
Added a link to our Device Config 2020: Pre-approved Antimalware Software download page.
Updated August 21, 2020
Added a link to the Jumpstart, Device Configuration, and MDA Program Training for PY2021 page.
Updated August 7, 2020
Added a link to our Device Configuration: MVA Compatible Voice Solution Requirement document to the 2020 and 2021 tabs.
Updated July 30, 2020
Consolidated the page layout for added clarity.
Updated July 27, 2020
Added links to four new documents for Device Configuration 2021.
Updated July 17, 2020
Added a link to the 2021 Programs Training for OEM/ODM Partners.
Updated July 6, 2020
Updates made to the Device Configuration 2021 tab—added the 2021 redline and final Device Configuration documents for Tier 1—July 2020.
Updated June 18, 2020
Added a link to the DCVT Tool under general resources.
Updated May 15, 2020
Updates made to the Device Configuration 2021 tab—Publication of the 2021 redline and final Device Configuration Documents for both Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Updated March 27, 2020
Added the Device Configuration Performance Assessment Toolkit to General Resources under the 2020 tab to provide easier access to the tool for partners.
Updated March 26, 2020
These materials provide context to the proposed changes for OEM Program Year 2021 effective October 1, 2020.
Updated March 6, 2020
Added a tab for the 2021 program year.
Updated November 19, 2019
Redesigned the Device Configuration Resource Center for a more friendly user experience. Resources are now conveniently separated by program year.