Windows 11 deployment and ongoing lifecycle management
Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025, but Windows 11 is more than a one time replacement. CTEKS deploys it, secures it and manages Windows through its full lifecycle.
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Know where your risks are before they become outages.
- Network, backup and security review
- Plain-English report, prioritized fixes
- Target response within one business day
Windows 11, from readiness to lifecycle
We handle the migration and then keep Windows current, secure and consistent as new releases arrive.
Hardware readiness
We check every device for Windows 11 requirements and plan replacements for those that do not qualify.
Deployment and upgrades
Upgrade capable devices and provision new ones with a standard, documented build.
Intune and Autopilot
Zero touch setup so a new laptop arrives ready for the user.
Entra ID join
Devices join Entra ID for single sign-on and Conditional Access, where it fits your environment.
BitLocker and baselines
Disk encryption and security baselines applied consistently across devices.
Patching and lifecycle
Feature updates and patching managed on a schedule, with reporting.
What a Windows 11 project can cover
- Hardware readiness assessment
- Application compatibility review
- Windows 11 deployment and upgrades
- Microsoft Intune enrollment
- Windows Autopilot provisioning
- Entra ID joining
- BitLocker encryption
- Security baselines and policies
- Windows LAPS where appropriate
- Patching and feature update management
- User communication and training
- Ongoing Windows lifecycle management
How the work runs
A predictable process with written scope and a plan before any change.
Assess
We inventory devices, check hardware readiness and review the applications your team depends on.
Plan
You get a phased rollout plan, a replacement list and a written quote.
Pilot
A small group goes first so we find application and driver issues early.
Roll out
Devices are upgraded or provisioned in waves with minimal disruption to users.
Manage
We keep Windows patched, compliant and ready for each new release.
Why lifecycle management matters
A one time migration solves today, but Windows releases keep coming and each version has its own support window. Managing devices through Intune with consistent policies means the next upgrade is routine instead of a project. Hardware requirements and licensing are set by Microsoft, and we confirm them for your devices during the assessment.
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Why businesses choose CTEKS
Practical IT help from a team that has served Chicagoland and beyond since 2002.
Security-first
Secure defaults, least-privilege access and documented configuration on everything we manage.
One team to call
Planning, deployment and support come from the same team, so nothing falls between vendors.
Built around you
Sized for your users, locations and budget, not a generic template.
Proactive, not reactive
Monitoring, patching and regular reviews catch issues before they become outages.
Common questions
Is Windows 10 still supported?
Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025. Devices still run, but they no longer receive regular security updates unless you enroll in an extended security update program, so planning the move is important.
Will our computers run Windows 11?
Windows 11 has specific hardware requirements. We check each device and give you a list of what can be upgraded and what should be replaced.
Can you set up new laptops without touching them?
Yes. Windows Autopilot with Intune lets a new device configure itself when the user signs in, where your licensing supports it.
Will our applications work on Windows 11?
Most do, but we test your key applications in a pilot group before wider rollout.
Do you manage Windows after the migration?
Yes. Patching, policies, encryption and compliance reporting continue as part of ongoing management.
Get your free remote IT & security assessment
Find out where your risks are before they become outages.
- Network, backup and security health check
- Plain-English report with a priority list
- Written quote if you want our help
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