A ChromeOS Administrator has deployed ChromeOS devices in their organization. How can the company evaluate the compatibility with future updates following Google’s best practices while still gaining access to new features when they launch?
A.
Enable "Auto Updates" on all devices on the "Stable", but let the employees in the IT department run their devices on the "Beta channel" so they have time to evaluate and adapt the environment to each update before it reaches Stable.
B.
Disable "Auto Updates" on all devices and let the admin test the newest release on the "Stable channel" on their own device before rolling it out organization-wide.
C.
Set 5% of the organization across several departments on the "Beta channel", and configure the rest of the fleet to receive auto updates on the "Stable channel".
D.
Set the entire fleet to update in accordance with the "Long-term Support (LTS) channel".
This approach follows Google’s best practices, ensuring that most users remain on the Stable channel, receiving tested and secure updates.
At the same time, it allows the IT team to use the Beta channel, giving them early access to new features and allowing them to evaluate compatibility issues before the update reaches all users.
oogle's best practices for ChromeOS updates recommend evaluating compatibility with future updates while ensuring access to new features without disrupting operations:
Stable Channel for Most Users: The majority of the organization's devices should remain on the Stable channel for the most reliable and well-tested ChromeOS experience.
Beta Channel for Testing: A small subset (e.g., 5%) of devices across multiple departments should be placed on the Beta channel to test new features and ensure compatibility with organizational tools and workflows. This approach allows IT teams to identify and resolve potential issues before the update is rolled out broadly.
Google Specifically recommends putting 5% of Users in the Beta Channel.
"Note: We recommend that you keep most of your users on the latest stable release of Chrome OS or the Long-term support (LTS) channel and 5% of your users on the Beta channel. You may choose to also keep your IT team on the Beta or Dev channels."
https://support.google.com/a/answer/9028950?hl=en#zippy=%2Cchrome
This approach balances access to new features with controlled testing. Here's how it works:
Stable Channel: Most devices receive automatic updates on the Stable channel, ensuring security and stability for the majority of users.
Beta Channel: IT staff use the Beta channel to access updates earlier, allowing them to identify and address potential issues before they affect the entire organization. Evaluation and Adaptation: IT staff can test compatibility, adjust configurations, and prepare for broader deployment based on their experience with the Beta channel. Option B is incorrect because disabling auto-updates compromises security and delays access to new features.
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