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Windows 11 21H2 Feature Pack Deployment

Note
Deployment of Windows 11 21H2 feature pack is supported only in Patch Manager Plus build versions 10.0.147 and above.

Follow the steps below to download the ISO image:

Note
The SSP (Self-Service Portal) method is not applicable for performing feature pack upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 via Patch Management

Steps to deploy Windows 11 21H2 update

1.Prerequisites

Prerequisites to deploy Windows 11 21H2 updates
  1. Before deployment, run through the Compatibility Check available towards the end of the page, to find if you meet all the minimum requirements that impact upgradeability.
  2. Ensure that feature pack option is enabled under Patch database settings.
    In Endpoint Central : Patch Mgmt → Settings → Patch Database Settings → click on the Windows tab and enable the Optional Updates option.
    In Patch Manager Plus: Admin → Settings → Patch Database Settings → click on the Windows tab and enable the Optional Updates option.
  3. Ensure that you have not declined the feature pack updates under decline patches section.

2.Downloading the dependency patch (ISO file) and adding/uploading

Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise Edition

Follow the steps below to download the ISO image:

  1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
  2. If you're using Patch Manager Plus builds 10.1.2282.6 and above :
    • Method 1:
      • Click on Upload near the Download failed error message
      • In the pop-up window, browse and select the file to upload
      • Choose between the Checksum types (MD5 and SHA256)

        Upload Patch dialog for selecting a Windows 10 21H2 ISO file and entering its checksum
        Windows 11 21H2 patch upload
      • Enter the checksum and wait for it to be validated
      • Once validated, click on Upload
      • Once the patch has been uploaded, it can be installed
    • Method 2:
      • Navigate to Patches → Downloaded Patches and search for the necessary patches
      • Click on Upload (under Action)
      • Once the upload windows pops-up, follow the steps mentioned above , to upload the patches
  3. If you're using Endpoint Central builds 10.1.2282.6 and above :
    • Method 1:
      • Click on Upload near the Download failed error message
      • In the pop-up window, browse and select the file to upload
      • Choose between the Checksum types (MD5 and SHA256)

        Upload Patch dialog for selecting a Windows 10 21H2 ISO file and entering its checksum
        Windows 11 21H2 patch upload
      • Enter the checksum and wait for it to be validated
      • Once validated, click on Upload
      • Once the patch has been uploaded, it can be installed
    • Method 2:
      • Navigate to Patch Mgmt → Downloaded Patches and search for the necessary patches
      • Click on Upload (under Action)
      • Once the upload windows pops-up, follow the steps mentioned above , to upload the patches

If you're using Patch Manager Plus builds below 10.1.2282.6 and Endpoint Central builds below 10.1.2282.6 :

  1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
  2. Navigate to the patch store: To find patch store location in Endpoint Central , navigate to Patch Management Downloaded Patches Settings Patch Repository Location
  3. To find the patch store in Patch Manager Plus, navigate to Patches Downloaded Patches Settings Patch Repository Location
  4. To find the patch store in Vulnerability Manager Plus , navigate to Patches Downloaded Patches Settings Patch Repository Location
  5. Copy the downloaded ISO file manually into the patch store directory, and rename the ISO file as given below:

Language-English:

    • 64 bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_en_enterprisex64.iso
    Note
    The above naming convention is applicable only for Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise edition.

    Patch Manager Plus , Patch Manager Plus, and Vulnerability Manager Plus supports the deployment of feature packs for multiple languages. Click here to view the ISO setup file for the language of your choice.

    Note

    To deploy Win 11 feature packs in more than one language, check the respective ISO files for each language, download and place them in the patch store.

    Windows 11 21H2 Professional Edition

    Follow the steps below to download the ISO image:

    1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
    2. If you're using Patch Manager Plus builds 10.1.2282.6 and above :
      • Method 1:
        • Click on Upload near the Download failed error message
        • In the pop-up window, browse and select the file to upload
        • Choose between the Checksum types (MD5 and SHA256)

          Upload Patch dialog for selecting a Windows 10 21H2 ISO file and entering its checksum
          Windows 11 21H2 patch upload
        • Enter the checksum and wait for it to be validated
        • Once validated, click on Upload
        • Once the patch has been uploaded, it can be installed
      • Method 2:
        • Navigate to Patches → Downloaded Patches and search for the necessary patches
        • Click on Upload (under Action)
        • Once the upload windows pops-up, follow the steps mentioned above , to upload the patches
    3. If you're using Endpoint Central builds 10.1.2282.6 and above :
      • Method 1:
        • Click on Upload near the Download failed error message
        • In the pop-up window, browse and select the file to upload
        • Choose between the Checksum types (MD5 and SHA256)

          Upload Patch dialog for selecting a Windows 10 21H2 ISO file and entering its checksum
          Windows 11 21H2 patch upload
        • Enter the checksum and wait for it to be validated
        • Once validated, click on Upload
        • Once the patch has been uploaded, it can be installed
      • Method 2:
        • Navigate to Patch Mgmt → Downloaded Patches and search for the necessary patches
        • Click on Upload (under Action)
        • Once the upload windows pops-up, follow the steps mentioned above , to upload the patches

    If you're using Patch Manager Plus builds below 10.1.2282.6 and Endpoint Central builds below 10.1.2282.6 :

    1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
    2. Navigate to the patch store: To find patch store location in Endpoint Central , navigate to Patch Management Downloaded Patches Settings Patch Repository Location
    3. To find the patch store in Patch Manager Plus, navigate to Patches Downloaded Patches Settings Patch Repository Location
    4. To find the patch store in Vulnerability Manager Plus , navigate to Patches Downloaded Patches Settings Patch Repository Location
    5. Copy the downloaded ISO file manually into the patch store directory, and rename the ISO file as given below:

    Language-English:

      • 64 bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_enx64.iso
      Note
      The above naming convention is applicable for all Windows 11 21H2 editions except the Enterprise edition.

      Endpoint Central , Patch Manager Plus, and Vulnerability Manager Plus supports the deployment of feature packs for multiple languages. Click here to view the ISO setup file for the language of your choice.

      Note

      To deploy Win 11 feature packs in more than one language, check the respective ISO files for each language, download and place them in the patch store.

      Other Windows 11 21H2 Editions
      For Endpoint Central build versions 10.0.429 and above
      1. Navigate to Patch Management → Patches → Supported Patches and search for Patch ID 109021 (for 64-Bit).
      2. Select on the appropriate patch and click on "Download Patches". This will automatically download the appropriate ISO file.
      3. After downloading the patch, proceed to the feature pack deployment steps given in the next section.
      For Endpoint Central build versions 10.0.428 and below
      • Update to the latest build version to automate ISO file download.
      For Patch Manager Plus build version 10.0.545 and above
      1. Navigate to Patches → Supported Patches and search for Patch ID 109021 (for 64-Bit).
      2. Select on the appropriate patch and click on "Download Patches". This will automatically download the appropriate ISO file.
      3. After downloading the patch, proceed to the feature pack deployment steps given in the next section.
      For Patch Manager Plus build versions 10.0.426 and below
      • Update to the latest build version to automate ISO file download.
      For Vulnerability Manager Plus 10.0.598 and above
      1. The ISO file download is automated in Vulnerability Manager Plus (Except for Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise Edition). Kindly follow the steps given here to enable the automatic download of the ISO image.
      2. After enabling directly proceed to the feature pack deployment step.
      For Vulnerability Manager Plus build versions 10.0.351 and below
      • Update to the latest build version to automate ISO file download.
      Manual download of ISO file
      1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from Microsoft 365 Admin Center or from here .
      2. Navigate to patch store location: To find patch store location, navigate to Patch Management→ Downloaded Patches → Settings → Patch Repository Location .
      3. Copy the downloaded ISO file manually into the patch store directory, and rename the ISO file as given below:

      Language - English

      • 64 Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_enx64.iso
      Note
      The above naming convention is not applicable for Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise edition.
      • Endpoint Central , Patch Manager Plus, and Vulnerability Manager Plus supports the deployment of feature packs for multiple languages. Click here to view the ISO setup file for the language of your choice.
      Note

      To deploy Win 11 feature packs in more than one language, check the respective ISO files for each language, download and place them in the patch store.

      3.Deploy the Windows 11 21H2 updates

      Manual Deployment
      1. In the server web console, navigate to supported patches view.
      2. Choose the Windows 11 21H2 feature pack patches you wish to deploy.

      Patch ID details:

        • 109024 - Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise Edition - 64 Bit
        • 109022 - Other Windows 11 21H2 Editions - 64 Bit
      1. Click Install Patch to deploy them.
      2. Are you facing issues while installing or upgrading to Windows 11 21H2? Refer knowledge base for resolution .

        Below table contains the language wise ISO file name. Rename the ISO file name based on the language of your choice before deployment.

        Language wise ISO file name table
        windows-11-feature-pack-deployment.html reference data
        Language Other Editions Enterprise Edition
        English 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_enx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_en_enterprisex64.iso
        English (Great Britain) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_en-gbx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_en-gb_enterprisex64.iso
        Spanish 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Spx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Sp_enterprisex64.iso
        Spanish (Mexico) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_es-mxx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_es-mx_enterprisex64.iso
        Arabic 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Arx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Ar_enterprisex64.iso
        Chinese (Simplified) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_csx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_cs_enterprisex64.iso
        Chinese (Traditional) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_ctx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_ct_enterprisex64.iso
        Czech 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Czx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Cz_enterprisex64.iso
        Danish 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Dax64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Da_enterprisex64.iso
        Dutch 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Dux64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Du_enterprisex64.iso
        Finnish 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Fix64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Fi_enterprisex64.iso
        French 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Frx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Fr_enterprisex64.iso
        German 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Gex64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Ge_enterprisex64.iso
        Greek 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Grx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Gr_enterprisex64.iso
        Hebrew 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Hbx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Hb_enterprisex64.iso
        Hungarian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Hnx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Hn_enterprisex64.iso
        Italian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Itx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_It_enterprisex64.iso
        Japanese 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Jpx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Jp_enterprisex64.iso
        Japanese (NEC) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Jpnx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Jpn_enterprisex64.iso
        Korean 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Kox64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Ko_enterprisex64.iso
        Norwegian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Nrx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Nr_enterprisex64.iso
        Polish 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Pox64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Po_enterprisex64.iso
        Portuguese (Brazil) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Pbx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Pb_enterprisex64.iso
        Portuguese (Portugal) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Ppx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Pp_enterprisex64.iso
        Russian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Rux64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Ru_enterprisex64.iso
        Swedish 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Sdx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Sd_enterprisex64.iso
        Turkish 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Tkx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Tk_enterprisex64.iso
        Thai 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Thx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Th_enterprisex64.iso
        Slovenian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Slx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Sl_enterprisex64.iso
        Croatian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Crx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Cr_enterprisex64.iso
        Slovak 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Skx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Sk_enterprisex64.iso
        Bulgarian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_bg-bgx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_ct_enterprisex64.iso
        French (Canada) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_fr-cax64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_fr-ca_enterprisex64.iso
        Estonian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_et-eex64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_et-ee_enterprisex64.iso
        Latvian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_lv-lvx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_lv-lv_enterprisex64.iso
        Lithuanian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_lt-ltx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_lt-lt_enterprisex64.iso
        Romanian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_ro-rox64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_ro-ro_enterprisex64.iso
        Serbian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_sr-latn-rsx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_sr-latn-rs_enterprisex64.iso
        Ukranian 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_uk-uax64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_uk-ua_enterprisex64.iso
        Maori (New Zealand) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_mi-nzx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_mi-nz_enterprisex64.iso