Windows IoT Documentation Overview

Introduction

Windows IoT provides a flexible, secure, and scalable platform for building embedded solutions, from small sensors to powerful edge devices. This documentation offers comprehensive guidance on setup, development, deployment, and maintenance of Windows IoT applications.

Supported Platforms

The Windows IoT suite includes:

  • Windows IoT Core – Lightweight OS for smaller devices.
  • Windows IoT Enterprise – Full Windows experience for industrial-grade scenarios.
  • Windows IoT Mobile Services – Cloud connectivity and device management.

System Architecture

Windows IoT follows a modular architecture that separates device drivers, middleware, and application layers, enabling developers to focus on application logic while leveraging built‑in security and connectivity features.

+-------------------+      +-------------------+
|   Application     |      |   Device Drivers  |
|    (UWP/Win32)    |<---->|   (HAL, APIs)     |
+-------------------+      +-------------------+
           ^                     ^
           |                     |
    +-------------------+   +-------------------+
    |   Middleware      |   |   Hardware Layer |
    | (IoT Hub, Azure)  |   | (Sensors, MCU)   |
    +-------------------+   +-------------------+

Quick Start

  1. Download the Windows IoT Core Dashboard.
  2. Flash the OS image to a supported development board (e.g., Raspberry Pi 4).
  3. Enable remote PowerShell with Set-Item WSMan:\localhost\Client\TrustedHosts -Value *.
  4. Deploy a sample app using Visual Studio: File → New → Project → IoT → Blank App.
  5. Monitor device health via the Windows Device Portal.

Additional Resources