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Chuan Ta has been a licensed distributor of Microsoft Embedded software since 2001, a total of 24 years. The licensed software includes...

Embedded operating system:

This is a suite of operating systems designed by Microsoft for embedded systems and IoT environments, bringing enterprise-grade functionality, security, and management capabilities to the Internet of Things. It leverages Windows' embedded experience, ecosystem, and cloud connectivity to enable industry organizations to quickly build the IoT environments they need, including rapid deployment, easy management, and seamless cloud connectivity.

Learn more about Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024

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Windows Embedded StandardWindows Embedded ProWindows Embedded POSReadyWindows Embedded CompactWindows Server IoT 了解更多

SQL Server IoT

(Microsoft SQL Server IoT has the same features and functionality as Microsoft SQL Server, but it can only be legally licensed through OEM channels.) https://www.microsoft.com/zh-tw/WindowsForBusiness/windows-iot

 

Learn more about Microsoft part numbers, including lifecycle end date, support end date, part number, part name, and COA type.

Please refer to the Microsoft embedded software product lifecycle and Microsoft embedded software product part numbers.

 

Windows IoT Short Film Summary:

https://learn.microsoft.com/zh-tw/shows/azure-videos/an-introduction-to-windows-iot

Windows Embedded & Windows IoT compatible devices:

It is suitable for central control units, fuel dispensers, queuing machines, ordering machines, KIOSK, PLC, HMI and other industrial automation systems, medical devices, ATMs, POS machines, simplified computers and other fixed-purpose devices in community commercial and office buildings.

IoT Device Catalog:

The benefits of being certified by Microsoft Azure IoT include having your company logo and devices displayed on Microsoft's official website, thereby increasing the global visibility of your products and making it easy for international customers to find IoT device solutions compatible with the Microsoft cloud.

https://devicecatalog.azure.com/

 

Service category:

Microsoft SQL Server (Embedded Library) https://www.microsoft.com/zh-TW/sql-server/

Windows 10 IoT LTSC Edition / Windows 11 IoT GAC Edition Buying Guide

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Note: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC is the last LTSC version of Windows 10, and no further versions will be released.

Windows 10 IoT / Windows 11 IoT Product Roadmap

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Product Roadmap

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Windows Embedded/Windows IoT is a family of products designed for dedicated devices, providing enterprise users with highly customized and modular solutions. With a product lifecycle of up to 10 years, it enables businesses to utilize more cost-effective and specialized dedicated devices to perform their daily operations and improve efficiency. Windows Embedded Compact is the smallest and most flexible product in the entire Windows Embedded/Windows IoT family, designed for devices requiring high performance and flexible processor choices, and supports both x86 and ARM architectures.

Windows Embedded/Windows IoT Licensing Process: Phase 1: Pre-sales; Phase 2: Signing OEM CLA; Phase 3: Sales Preparation; Phase 4: Sales; Phase 5: Delivery.

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Windows Embedded / Windows IoT Software Licensing Q&A:

Operating System Licensing FAQs

  • Q1: When purchasing new computers/machines/equipment, what licensing method should a company use to purchase the full version of the operating system? A1: Microsoft's full version operating system is only available through bundled versions (OEM/COEM/Embedded) and boxed versions (FPP). Volume licensing plans (Open, Open Value, Select, Enterprise Agreement, etc.) only provide operating system upgrade licenses, not full version operating system licenses. Q2: Microsoft's volume licensing contracts offer operating system upgrades. Does this mean I still need to purchase bundled or boxed versions of the new computers/machines/equipment separately? A2: Yes, volume licensing contracts only provide operating system upgrades. This means that companies must first purchase the bundled or boxed retail version of the full version operating system for the computers/machines/equipment. Only then can they use the upgrades provided by the volume license. Upgrades provided by the volume license cannot be installed on "empty machines" (empty machines; computers/machines/equipment without any operating system installed). Q3: Does the bundled software offer cross-language switching rights? For example, can I install and use the English version after purchasing a Chinese bundled version? A3: The bundled software does not provide users with cross-language rights. This means that purchasing a Chinese version bundled with the system does not allow you to install and use the English or other language versions. Furthermore, if a computer purchased overseas originally had an English or Japanese operating system installed, it cannot be converted to Chinese for free (except for the Ultimate edition). However, Windows Embedded offers multi-language functionality depending on the product type and SKU. For example:
  • WES7P offers multi-language functionality.
  • POSReady 7 allows selection of up to 5 languages from 36 languages. Q4: Can a company purchase a new version of the bundled software but specify the installation of an older version when its computers/machines/equipment are of mixed new and old age? A4: Microsoft provides customers with software downgrade rights, allowing organizations to use a consistent software environment for easier management of their servers or computers/machines/equipment. Therefore, "purchasing a new version" but "installing an older version" is feasible. However, not all products and licensing plans are eligible for downgrade rights; it must be done according to the specific product specifications. Q5: When replacing an old computer/machine/device, can I transfer the pre-installed software from the original machine to another computer/machine/device for installation? A5: No, pre-installed software licenses are tied to the original computer/machine/device. If the original computer/machine/device is obsolete, the license for the pre-installed software also expires and cannot be transferred to another computer/machine/device. Q6: Does a Windows product license expire after the extended support period? A6: Windows licenses do not expire due to the expiration of extended support.

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    Q7: What is a Field Upgrade license? A7: A Field Upgrade License allows embedded devices already installed on end users to upgrade their Microsoft operating systems locally. For example, a Brazilian supermarket chain customer whose existing POS devices use Intel Core i3 processors and Windows Embedded Standard 8 operating systems could purchase a license for either Win 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC MultiLang ESD OEI Upgrade Value EPKEA or Win 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC MultiLang ESD OEI Upgrade Value if they wish to upgrade locally.

    Note:

    1. The license fee for a Filed Upgrade License is equivalent to the license fee for the operating system upgrade; for example, the license fee for Win 10 IoT Ent 2019 LTSC MultiLang ESD OEI Upgrade Value EPKEA is the same as that for Win 10 IoT Ent 2019 LTSC MultiLang ESD OEI Value EPKEA.
    2. The Filed Upgrade License will not include a product key.
    3. When purchasing a Field Upgrade License, you will generally not receive an additional license sticker; instead, you will receive an envelope like the one shown below.
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    Q8: The customer's application can only run on operating systems that have reached end-of-life (EOL), such as Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009 (WES).

    How can I exercise my Downgrade Rights?

    According to the definition in Section 10 of the Microsoft CLA 7.0 Program Execution Guide effective Mar 2022 - Clean (microsoft.com), the customer

    You should purchase a license for the most recent high-end version of this series. For example, if you want to downgrade to Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009 (WES),

    The latest high-level version licenses for 2024 include...

    Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC High End 及 Windows 11 IoT Enterprise High End

    Therefore, the authorization that the customer needs to purchase is

    Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC High End 或 Windows 11 IoT Enterprise High End

    And affix its authorized sticker to the system device.

    For the product key, customers only need to use their existing Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009 (WES) key to complete the boot process.

    Downgrade Rights Procedure. Q9: How to choose when purchasing a Windows 10/11 IoT Enterprise license?

    A9: The license purchase fee depends on the device's CPU hardware specifications, covering manufacturers such as Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, and can be divided into high-end and low-end categories.

    High-end, Value, Entry, and Base are provided for the NXP platform. For a detailed list of CPUs, please contact Quanta International.

    Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

    Q1: What is a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)? A1: A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a label that helps identify genuine Microsoft software. When you purchase a Microsoft Windows Embedded/Windows IoT Runtime License, you will receive a "COA" label designated by Microsoft to identify genuine products. The "COA" label contains the product serial number and has anti-piracy features. OEM customers should purchase a license for the Microsoft embedded operating system before the product leaves the factory and permanently affix the "COA" label to a prominent location on the product. Affixing the "COA" label indicates that the device has a genuine embedded operating system installed. Each embedded device has a corresponding "COA" label to identify its authenticity. Q2: Why choose a computer/machine/device with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)? A2: A computer/machine/device with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) indicates that the embedded operating system installed on that computer/machine/device is legally licensed software. The value you gain by choosing genuine software includes:

    1. Protect from virus threats: Embedded-specific features such as transparent process write filtering protection lock and protect the system from intrusion, effectively ensuring the security of embedded device systems.
    2. Ensuring stable system operation: Developing customizable operating systems, providing greater security, stability, and high quality, and genuine Windows Embedded/Windows IoT giving genuine users higher software ownership value.
    3. Development technical support: Genuine Windows Embedded/Windows IoT licenses provide technical support from Microsoft and its resellers, helping customers bring their products to market faster and better.
    4. 10 Years of Service Support: Genuine Windows Embedded/Windows IoT boasts robust and reliable stability, free from system vulnerabilities caused by tampering and cracking. Furthermore, timely after-sales support from Microsoft and authorized partners ensures an efficient, reliable, and stable user experience!
    5. Protect your business reputation: Genuine Windows Embedded/Windows IoT licenses help protect your intellectual property and mitigate legal risks.

    Q3: How to identify the Certificate of Authorization (COA) sticker for Windows Embedded/Windows IoT? A3: COA Location: The COA label should be affixed to a prominent location on the embedded device, clearly visible and not easily damaged. COA Anti-counterfeiting: The color-changing anti-counterfeiting line repeatedly displays the words "MICROSOFT CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY".


    Two types of COA in the OEM channel

    1. Embedded Standard (Windows Embedded Enterprise/POS) COA:

    (Note: Microsoft changes sticker designs from time to time. Please refer to the latest version for the most up-to-date information.)

    PKEA (Product Key Application) 5x5 Single Activation Key (Traditional One-to-One Key). Each device has a single, unique key, printed on an authorization sticker.

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    2. Embedded Abbreviation (Windows Embedded Standard/CE)
    (Note: Microsoft changes sticker designs from time to time. Please refer to the latest version for the most up-to-date information.)
      EPKEA (Embedded PKEA)

    Multiple-initiation keys (one-to-many keys). One set of keys can activate multiple devices (maximum activation: 50,000 times), facilitating large-scale deployments.

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    Q4: Can the COA label be transferred from an old machine to a new machine? A4: No, the COA label is proof of authorization for each individual embedded machine, so it cannot be transferred to other different machines or new machines.

    Windows Embedded/Windows IoT 產品

    Q1: Why Windows Embedded/Windows IoT? A1: Windows Embedded/Windows IoT is a family of customized operating systems for dedicated devices. Its mission is to extend the capabilities of Windows and cloud computing to the world of dedicated devices. Windows Embedded/Windows IoT can help device manufacturers shorten time-to-market and improve device performance; at the same time, it can help users improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Windows Embedded/Windows IoT is widely used in tens of thousands of smart devices, including Thin Clients, POS machines, ATMs, kiosks, digital signage, in-vehicle and navigation devices, industrial control, security equipment, and medical devices. It covers important industries such as finance, services, retail, industrial automation, healthcare, and transportation, and tailors the most cost-effective solutions to meet specific customer needs.


  • Q2: Why choose Windows Embedded/Windows IoT? A2: The Windows Embedded/Windows IoT product line offers time-to-market advantages, with first-hand technology, tools, and resources to integrate and accelerate the development of next-generation devices. You have complete control, allowing you to easily build the devices you need the way you want, and enjoy the following advantages:
  • Reduced development costs
  • Pay-as-you-go licensing
  • Shared source code
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Microsoft's commitment and support for the Windows Embedded/Windows IoT platform, with a supply cycle of up to 10 years
  • More revenue opportunities

    • Microsoft Windows Embedded/Windows IoT 授權

    For enterprise users, they can directly purchase dedicated machines or devices pre-installed with Microsoft embedded systems from OEMs.

    Phase 1: Pre-sales

  • Embedded OEM customers (OEMs) contact Microsoft Windows Embedded Authorized Resellers.
  • OEM manufacturers obtain evaluation software or purchase the full suite of tools through resellers.
  • Additional Terms (ATs)
  • Additional Terms (ATs; formerly known as Additional Licensing Terms or ALTs) define the rights and limitations of product use and are specific to each individual Windows Embedded licensed product. ATs are listed on the Associated Product Material (APM) packaging provided by Microsoft Authorized Resellers (ARs). Microsoft resellers may provide copies of the ATs for review.

  • Embedded OEM Customer Licensing Agreement (OEM CLA)
  • A set of standard contract terms and conditions that every OEM must sign in order to obtain a Windows Embedded license.

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    Phase Two: Signing the OEM CLA

  • The OEM manufacturer signs the OEM CLA.
  • The distributor provides the OEM Preinstallation Kit for trial products to the OEM manufacturer.

    • The OEM Pre-installed Kit (OPK) includes a suite of operating systems that are installed via a standard wizard experience such as Windows Embedded Enterprise. This kit also includes deployment tools to assist with the manufacturing process.

     

    Phase Three: Preparing for Sales

  • The OEM manufacturer completes the development of the embedded master image.
  • The OEM contacts the distributor to order runtime licenses and product-related materials.

    • Runtime licensing allows OEMs to replicate images of Embedded Licensed products across their Embedded Systems product line. After ordering a Runtime license, the OEM will receive Product-Related Documentation (APM) from the reseller. APMs are product-related documentation that Microsoft designates as part of a product at any time. Examples of APMs include documentation, external media containing software and other physical data related to the product. APMs do not include Certificates of Account (COAs). A Runtime license is required for each Embedded System distributed.

     

    Phase Four: Sales

  • The customer enters the Runtime key in the embedded image.

    • Runtime licenses, when used for OPK-style toolkits, are alphanumeric strings located on the COA; assigned to each Microsoft product to provide a unique identifier for that product. When used for PID-style toolkits, the PID is located on a card sent with the COA. The number on the COA for these kits is merely a serial number. Runtime keys are used to verify specific embedded system product lines and update their image files.

     

    Phase 5: Delivery

  • Customers manufacture and distribute embedded systems with certificates of authenticity and user authorization contracts as needed.

    • A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) serial number label is affixed to devices containing embedded Microsoft operating systems. The COA is a primary anti-piracy tool, product tracking tool, and authorization certificate. The product's specific name is printed on the label.

    The License Terms (formerly known as the User License Agreement EULA) are the terms and conditions that must be communicated to the user and will be packaged with the OEM's device upon shipment.