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Windows 11 Feature Pack Deployment - The Windows 11 version 21H2 update

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 under the Important Notes section to find if you meet all the minimum requirements that impact upgradability.
  2. Ensure that feature pack option is enabled under Patch database settings.
  3. Navigate to: Admin -> Settings -> Patch Database Settings -> click on the Windows tab and enable the Optional Updates option.
  4. Ensure that you have not declined the feature pack updates under decline patches section.
  5. Microsoft has recommended upgrading to the latest version of Windows. You shall directly upgrade to the Windows 11 21H2 version from your existing version of Windows and, you do not have to deploy any versions in between.

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

Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise Edition

Follow the below steps to download the ISO image.

  • Method 1:
    1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
    2. Navigate to distribution store in the Distribution Server: To find the distribution store location <DS_INSTALL_DIR> -> Replication -> Store.
    3. Copy the downloaded ISO file manually into the distribution store directory, and rename the ISO file as given below:
      Language-English:
        • 64 Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_en_enterprisex64.iso

      The above naming convention is applicable only for Windows 11 Enterprise edition.

      • Patch 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 10 feature packs in more than one language, check the respective ISO files for each language, download and place them in the distribution store.

  • Method 2:
    1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
    2. Click on Upload near the Download failed error message
    3. In the pop-up window, browse and select the file to upload
    4. Choose between the Checksum types (MD5 and SHA256)

      Windows 11 21H2 patch upload
    5. Enter the checksum and wait for it to be validated
    6. Once validated, click on Upload
    7. Once the patch has been uploaded, it can be installed
Windows 11 21H2 Professional Edition

Follow the below steps to download the ISO image.

  • Method 1:
    1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
    2. Navigate to distribution store in the Distribution Server: To find the distribution store location <DS_INSTALL_DIR> -> Replication -> Store.
    3. Copy the downloaded ISO file manually into the distribution store directory, and rename the ISO file as given below:
      Language-English:
        • 64 Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_enx64.iso

      The above naming convention is applicable only for all other Windows 11 editions except the Enterprise edition.

          • Patch 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 10 feature packs in more than one language, check the respective ISO files for each language, download and place them in the distribution store.

  • Method 2:
    1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
    2. Click on Upload near the Download failed error message
    3. In the pop-up window, browse and select the file to upload
    4. Choose between the Checksum types (MD5 and SHA256)

      Windows 11 21H2 patch upload
    5. Enter the checksum and wait for it to be validated
    6. Once validated, click on Upload
    7. Once the patch has been uploaded, it can be installed
Other Windows 11 Editions
For roaming agents

Note: For roaming users and those with direct download enabled,
You can download the Windows 11 21H2 ISO file and then deploy the patches by referring to the mentioned Patch ID details.

If upgrading within Windows 11 versions,

  • You can deploy Windows 11 21H2 patches from the Missing Patches view.

If upgrading from Windows 10 version to Windows 11 21H2,

  • You can deploy the patches from the Supported Patches view.
For agents under Distribution Server
  • Method 1:
    1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
    2. Navigate to distribution store in the Distribution Server: To find the distribution store location <DS_INSTALL_DIR> -> Replication -> Store.
    3. Copy the downloaded ISO file manually into the distribution store directory, and rename the ISO file as given below:
      Language - English
        • 64 Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_enx64.iso

      The above naming convention is applicable for all other editions of Windows 11 21H2 editions except the Enterprise editions.

      • Endpoint Central and Patch 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 distribution store.

  • Method 2:
    1. Download Windows 11 21H2 ISO file from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or by referring to this page.
    2. Click on Upload near the Download failed error message
    3. In the pop-up window, browse and select the file to upload
    4. Choose between the Checksum types (MD5 and SHA256)

      Windows 11 21H2 patch upload
    5. Enter the checksum and wait for it to be validated
    6. Once validated, click on Upload
    7. Once the patch has been uploaded, it can be installed

3.Deploy the Windows 11 21H2 Feature Pack.

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.

Are you facing issues while installing or upgrading to Windows 11? 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
Language Other Editions Enterprise Edition
English 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_enx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_en_enterprisex64.iso
Spanish 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_Spx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_Sp_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 364-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
English (Great Britain) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_en-gbx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_en-gb_enterprisex64.iso
Spanish (Mexico) 64-Bit: 109021-Win11_21H2_es-mxx64.iso 64-Bit: 109023-Win11_21H2_es-mx_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

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