Azure IoT on Windows IoT

Connecting Your Windows IoT Devices to Azure

Explore how to seamlessly integrate your Windows IoT devices with the powerful Azure IoT ecosystem. This page provides resources and guidance for developers looking to build intelligent, connected solutions.

Key Concepts

  • Azure IoT Hub: A scalable, cloud-hosted service that enables secure device-to-cloud and cloud-to-device communication.
  • Azure IoT Edge: Bring cloud intelligence and analytics closer to your devices for faster response and reduced bandwidth costs.
  • Device Provisioning Service: Securely onboard millions of devices with zero-touch provisioning.
  • Managed Identities: Securely authenticate your Windows IoT devices to Azure services without managing credentials.

Getting Started

Begin your journey by understanding the foundational elements and best practices for building IoT solutions with Windows IoT and Azure.

  • Set up your Azure account and create an IoT Hub instance.
  • Choose the appropriate Windows IoT version for your hardware.
  • Learn how to connect your device to IoT Hub using SDKs.
  • Explore device management and monitoring capabilities.

Featured Resources

Connect Windows IoT Core to Azure IoT Hub

A step-by-step guide to establishing a secure connection from your Windows IoT Core device to Azure IoT Hub.

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Azure IoT Edge on Windows

Deploy and manage cloud workloads like analytics and machine learning directly on your Windows IoT devices with IoT Edge.

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Develop for Azure IoT with Windows C++

Leverage the power of C++ and the Azure IoT SDKs for high-performance IoT applications on Windows IoT.

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Azure IoT Device Provisioning Service

Understand how to automate the onboarding of a large number of devices with the DPS service.

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