Introduction

Deploying Windows 11 successfully requires planning across people, processes, and technology.

Windows 11 builds on the strong compatibility of Windows 10, with 99.7% app compatibility,¹ faster deployment using existing tools, and built-in chip-to-cloud security. According to a 2023 Forrester study, organizations adopting Windows 11 can achieve a projected 394% return on investment over three years.² Realizing these benefits depends on understanding your current state and addressing gaps before deployment begins.

In this module, you’ll evaluate your organization’s readiness to deploy Windows 11 and document the decisions needed to move forward with confidence. You’ll assess readiness across six key areas of your environment: operations, applications, infrastructure, configurations, devices, and users. Together, these areas help you identify risks early, align stakeholders, and avoid disruption during deployment.

By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear picture of your organization’s Windows 11 readiness and a documented plan that prepares you for the next phase: preparing your environment for deployment.

Disclaimers

1. Microsoft App Assure program data from October 2018 to February 2022.
2. New Technology: The Projected Total Economic Impact™ of Windows 11 Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 11. A Microsoft commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting. July 2022. Quantified benefits reflect results over three years combined into a single composite organization that generates USD1 billion in annual revenue, has 2,000 employees, refreshes hardware on a four-year cycle and migrates the entirety of its workforce to Windows 11 devices.