What are Office 365 ProPlus Channels?
Validation Channel Production Channel
First Release for Deferred Channel (FRDC)
Fully supported build of Office
Monthly updates – Patch Tuesday
Allows for ample validation before next DC build
is released
FRDC builds roll up into next DC release
Deferred Channel (DC)
Primary release every four months, security monthly
Released Patch Tuesday
Current Channel (CC)
Monthly quality-driven updates
Prefer newest updates and features over testing
Quality-driven over date-driven release
Agility Predictability
Test LOB apps
Readiness
Control
Feature
adoption
Rollback
Security
