Streamline Device Deployment with Autopilot
Windows Autopilot for IoT devices simplifies the setup and management of your edge hardware, ensuring devices are ready to use right out of the box with minimal IT intervention.
Key Benefits
Automated Provisioning
Devices can be automatically configured and enrolled into management services as soon as they connect to the internet.
Customizable Configurations
Define profiles and policies to ensure your IoT devices meet specific security and operational requirements.
Reduced Deployment Time
Significantly cut down the time and effort required to deploy and manage fleets of IoT devices.
Enhanced Security
Leverage built-in Windows security features and managed configurations to protect your devices.
How It Works
Windows Autopilot for IoT relies on a cloud-driven approach to device provisioning. Here's a simplified overview of the process:
Device is manufactured with Windows IoT Enterprise and its hardware ID is registered with the Autopilot service.
Device connects to the internet upon first boot and communicates with the Autopilot service.
Autopilot identifies the device and delivers pre-assigned configuration policies and enrollment instructions.
Device automatically enrolls into your chosen management solution (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Azure IoT Hub) and applies the necessary settings.
Device is ready for use, pre-configured and secured according to your enterprise standards.
Getting Started
To implement Windows Autopilot for your IoT devices, you'll typically need to:
1. Register Devices
Work with your hardware vendor to have devices registered with the Windows Autopilot deployment service, or manually register them yourself using the Microsoft Endpoint Manager portal.
2. Configure Deployment Profiles
Create and assign deployment profiles in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (or your chosen MDM). This includes setting device naming conventions, user account types, and privacy settings.
3. Assign Devices to Users/Groups
Associate the registered devices with specific users or device groups within your directory service or management portal to ensure the correct policies are applied.
4. Deploy Devices
Ship the devices to their destination. Once powered on and connected to the internet, they will automatically go through the Autopilot provisioning process.