Unlike a simple "cumulative update slipstream," the Integral edition includes:
Because the updates (up to build 5371) are integrated, the operating system is ready for use immediately after installation. This is particularly valuable for machines that do not have immediate internet access or for setups where bandwidth is limited.
A common pain point in fresh Windows installs is the absence of the .NET Framework 3.5, which is required by many legacy applications. Installing this manually requires downloading files from Windows Update or mounting the original ISO. An "Integral" release often pre-integrates this feature, ensuring legacy software runs immediately out of the box.
One of the biggest selling points of this release is the capability. Instead of downloading 16 separate ISOs, all editions are consolidated into a single image with an enhanced setup menu. Here are the likely editions included (based on standard Windows 10 SKUs):