

This opens up the possibilities for running Linux AI modules on the Windows container. But the new Windows IoT Enterprise version comes with the support of a Linux virtual machine, thus allowing the execution of Linux Graphical User Interface applications on the Windows ecosystem. Make and build processes are less tedious on the Linux OS, thus an IoT Edge device is more suitable to be developed on such an operating system. Additionally, unlike the IoT core versions, the IoT Enterprise version has always supported the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for designing and developing client desktop applications acting as Human Machine Interface (HMI) for real-time data communications. NET developers need not worry about the new Enterprise LTSC as it will continue to support the .NET technology. This includes the new silicon chips from NXP which were only supported on Windows IoT Core, thus expanding the range and scope of IoT applications.


Hence, the operating system is compatible with smaller devices as well.

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 needs 16 GB storage and 2GB RAM as its minimum hardware requirement, which is comparatively lower than the previous version of IoT Enterprise. Features of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 But the IoT Enterprise has higher requirements as it supports advanced features. However, the minimum hardware specification for IoT Core is just 4GB storage and 1GB RAM, which explains its limited suitability to small footprint applications supporting basic features. Hence, Windows IoT Core does not support advanced Azure Cloud and Virtual machine-related functionalities. This decision also explains that deployed IoT projects require long term support, and the process of renewing and relicensing can hinder the overall performance.Īpart from the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC, Microsoft has another IoT product known as Windows IoT Core for smaller devices with simple applications. But the company clarified that this curtailment was only for the general version and not for the IoT segment. Subsequently, it bewildered the concern if the IoT segment of Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC will also go through a similar cutback in its duration of the life cycle. Microsoft teased us with an announcement highlighting the curtailment of the 10-year life cycle of the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC to a 5-year life cycle. The new features focus on reducing the net cost and enhancing the connectivity and compatibility of the overall IoT ecosystem. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 offers much more features than the previous version of Windows IoT Enterprise.
