LTSC versions are the perfect choice for corporate customers requiring an extended support period as well as stability and security. LTSC (formerly: LTSB) stands for “Long Term Servicing Channel”: These versions receive longer support from Microsoft compared to other versions. They are provided with security updates over a long period of time but forego the constant installation of “unnecessary” feature updates. With updates being infrequent, LTSC versions offer a more stable and predictable operating system environment. This ensures that operations are not disrupted by updates and that administrative efforts remain minimal.
Some examples of use cases where LTSC is particularly suitable include:
- Business-critical systems that must not be disrupted by unnecessary updates
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities (e.g., patient management systems, X-ray, MRI, or patient monitoring devices)
- Industrial companies (e.g., industrial control systems, industrial robots)
- Financial sector (e.g., administration, ATMs)
- Environments with no or limited internet access
