Convergence of Windows 10 IoT Core and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Based on extensive feedback from device builders, Microsoft decided to converge Windows IoT Core and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise into one OS release starting with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021.
Partners building with Windows 10 IoT Core (1809 build) can leverage Windows 10 IoT Core Services (supported until Jan 2029) for current solutions. Going forward, partners with Windows 10 IoT Core deployments on x64 and ARM64 silicon can transition to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 to build, support, and commercialize their solutions.
Differences between Windows 10 IoT Core and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
| Windows 10 IoT Core | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|
| User experience | One Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app in the foreground at a time | Traditional Windows Shell with Advanced Lockdown Features |
| Headless supported | Yes | |
| App architecture supported | UWP UI only | Full Windows UI support (e.g. UWP, WinForms, etc.) |
| Cortana | Cortana SDK | Yes |
| Domain join | AAD only | AAD and Traditional Domain |
| Management | Mobile Device Management (MDM) | |
| Device Security Technologies | TPM, Secure Boot, BitLocker, Device Guard, and Device Health Attestation | TPM, Secure Boot, BitLocker, Device Guard and Device Health Attestation |
| CPU Architecture support | x86, x64, and ARM | x86 and x64 |
| Licensing | Online Licensing Agreement and Embedded OEM Agreements, Royalty-free | Direct and Indirect Embedded OEM Agreements |
| Usage scenarios | Digital Signage, Smart Building, IoT Gateway, HMI, Smart Home, Wearables | Industry Tablets, Retail Point of Service, Kiosk, Digital Signage, ATM, Medical Devices, Manufacturing Devices, Thin Client |
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Windows 10 IoT Core Development Devices
Below you’ll find boards we suggest to help you get started with Windows 10 IoT Core. These boards offer a Full Flash Update (FFU) image, making prototyping faster with a ready-made image and making the process of flashing Windows 10 IoT Core a breeze.
| Boards | Get started — Buy now | FFU Link | How To Set Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| DragonBoard 410c | DragonBoard website | Download FFU | |
| NXP i.MX 8M/8M Mini | MCIMX8M-EVK evaluation kit | Download FFU | Set up NXP devices |
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