University of Alberta Windows ISOs and Compliance Package
Introduction
IST creates, maintains, and provides a compliance package to go with the Windows ISO images available on OnTheHub. This article covers which version of Windows is provided, what is included in the package, where to get it, and how to report issues or provide feedback.
Applicability
This article is available to anyone in the institution, including IT groups.
Details
Current Version
Windows 10 22H2, November 2022
Windows 11 23H2, February 2024
Compliance Package November 2024 (Package-UofA-2024-11-04.exe) Click this link to see details on the compliance package.
Microsoft Product Activation
Microsoft products which are part of the campus volume license such as operating systems and Office utilize the Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS). KMS allows for volume activation of systems connected to the University of Alberta network. To remain activated, systems must renew their activation by connecting to the KMS at least once every 180 days. By default, systems attempt to renew their activation every seven days. After a system's activation is renewed, the activation validity interval begins again. See here for more information.
Where to get them
All current ISOs and packages are available through the OnTheHub product page.
If you do not have access, please check this article: Purchasing Software Through OnTheHub.
Feedback
We welcome any and all feedback you may have regarding our custom packages. Issues are handled based on the severity of the problem, the viability of solutions, and the capabilities of the team; suggestions are reviewed and decided on by the team, and any security-relevant changes are reviewed by the CISO's office.
You may fill out this Form or call 780-492-9400.