Selecting the edition and channel versionGeneral Availability Channel (GAC) and support timelineLong-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) and support timelineRecommendationsHardware requirements for Windows 11Official (minimum) requirementsCPU limitationsHardware requirements for additional featuresRecommendations for a future-oriented hardware choiceUpgrading to Windows 11In-place upgradesLimitations and blockers of an in-place upgradeTraditional wipe-and-loadAn alternative – provisioning package (PPKG)The modern way – Windows AutopilotActivation of Windows 11Classic activation by Multiple Activation Key (MAK) or Key Management Services (KMS)More modern via Active Directory-based activationFuture-oriented via Windows 10/11 Subscription ActivationTips and tricks for a smooth in-place upgrade from Windows 8.1 or 10 to Windows 11Looking up SetupDiag data in case of error/rollbackIntegrating cumulative updates into install sourcesUpdating driversLooking at Setupact.log and Setupapi.dev.logDesktop Analytics and Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin centerSelecting the deployment toolsSummary