We will only be looking at Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise.
Common Features
- Customizable Start Menu
- Windows Defender
- Windows Firewall
- Hiberboot
- InstantGo
- TPM Support
- Battery Saver
- Cortana
- Hello
- Virtual Desktops
- Snap Assist
- Snap Apps
- Switch from PC to Tablet Mode
- Switch from Mobile to PC Mode
- Edge
- Domain Join
- Group Policy Management
- Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer (EMIE)
- Assigned Access
- Remote Desktop
- Client Hyper-V
- Side-loading of Business Apps
- Mobile Device Management
- Ability to Join Azure Active Directory with SSO to Cloud-Hosted Apps
- Add User State Roaming with Azure Active Directory
- Windows Store for Business
- Dynamic Provisioning
- Passport
- Device Encryption
- Enterprise Data Protection
- BitLocker
- Trusted Boot
- Conditional Access
- Windows Update for Business
- Current Branch for Business
Features of Enterprise
- Direct Access – Provides an easy-to-implement VPN solution.
- Windows To Go Creator – Boots from a USB.
- AppLocker – Whitelist / Blacklist Apps.
- BranchCache – Caching for branch offices connected over WAN.
- Start Screen Control with Group Policy
- Advanced Granular UX Control
- Credential Guard – Protects Domain Credentials.
- Device Guard – Uses virtualization to isolate processes.
- Long Term Servicing Branch
Further Reading
- Microsoft’s Compare Windows 10 Editions.
- Michael Pietroforte. Windows 10 Enterprise vs. Windows 10 Pro. 4sysops, 2015.