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Jerry Nixon
Jerry Nixon

Reputation: 31831

Is side-loading apps onto a Windows RT device allowed?

Is it possible to side-load a Windows 8 app (WinRT) onto a Windows RT device like the new Microsoft Surface RT? For example, if I have an internal, line of business application can I give a Microsoft Surface RT to my executives and load up my corporate apps without delivering them through the Windows Store?

Upvotes: 3

Views: 8338

Answers (2)

Farhan Ghumra
Farhan Ghumra

Reputation: 15296

Some more resources

Private Enterprise App Deployment for Windows 8

Try It Out: Sideload Windows Store Apps

Sideloading Windows 8 Store Apps

Upvotes: 1

Jerry Nixon
Jerry Nixon

Reputation: 31831

Yes. Side-loading is natively supported on:

  1. Windows RT
  2. Windows 8 Pro
  3. Windows 8 Enterprise

And, side-loading is enabled with Visual Studio on:

  1. Windows 8 Core

Enterprises can deploy apps using Microsoft Configuration Manager just like they deploy desktop apps today. Enterprises can also uses Microsoft Intune and its Windows 8 Self-Service Portal (http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/04/19/managing-quot-byo-quot-pcs-in-the-enterprise-including-woa.aspx) app to securely deliver apps to devices, too.

Considering this? Here's an interesting article about W8 tablet security: http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Windows-8-Tablets-Secure-enough-Enterprise.html

Like to read? Here's more info: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsstore/archive/2012/04/25/deploying-metro-style-apps-to-businesses.aspx

Upvotes: 7

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