Windows 嵌入式产品
什么是Windows Embedded / Windows IoT?
Windows Embedded / IoT 是一系列使用于专用设备的客制化操作系统家族，它的使命是将 Windows 和云端计算的能力扩展到专用设备的世界。 Windows Embedded / IoT可以帮助设备制造商缩短产品上市时间并提高设备性能；同时，还可以帮助用户提高效率和客户满意度。Windows Embedded / IoT广泛应用于瘦客户端 (Thin Client)，POS 机、ATM 机、行动式服务点 (Kiosk)、数字告示板 (Digital Signage)、车载及导航设备、工业控制、安防设备及医疗设备等数以万计的智能型设备领域，涵盖金融、服务、零售、工业自动化、医疗、交通等重要产业，根据客户的具体情况，为其打造最优惠的专属方案。
为什么选择 Windows Embedded？
- 降低开发成本
- 以随收随付的方式授权
- 共享原始程序
- 保护知识产权
- Microsoft 对 Windows Embedded / IoT平台的承诺及支持，供货周期长达10~15年
- 更多收益商机
产品的全面发售及终止支持日期是？
The Windows IoT product line is designed specifically for fixed-purpose devices. These devices include ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, industrial automation systems, thin clients, medical devices, digital signage, kiosks, and other similar equipment. Windows IoT enables you to build these fixed-purpose devices with the specific terms and restrictions outlined in the licensing agreement.
如何获取Windows Embedded许可证？
According to Microsoft policy, OEM customers must sign the Microsoft Customer License Agreement (CLA) to order and obtain Windows IoT licenses. As an authorized global distributor for Microsoft, Advantech will assist OEM customers in completing the online electronic signature process. The following outlines the steps for application. (Note: The CLA is a standard licensing agreement from Microsoft and does not involve procurement quantity, commitments, or pricing.)
是否有可能从其他OEM厂商购买OEM嵌入式软件许可证？
否。OEM嵌入式软件许可证只能从Microsoft授权经销商处购买，且OEM嵌入式软件许可证禁止二次出售。
What is delivered with an order of Windows IoT products?
Windows IoT products are provided with Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker licenses only, without media discs, and in some cases may not include a product key, depending on whether it is a PKEA or EPKEA COA license. Advantech can assist in providing installation files to OEMs, or OEMs can download from the Microsoft Digital Operations Center and create the custom images for solution deployment.
What is a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)?
The COA is a label used to identify genuine Microsoft software. The COA label includes a product serial number and features anti-piracy protection. OEM customers should purchase the Windows IoT OS license before product delivery and permanently affix the COA label to an accessible location on the specialized device/machine/equipment. The following is a sample of a COA license.
| PKEA (Product Key Entry Activation) |
EPKEA (Embedded Product Key Entry Activation) |
- This type of product key is used to activate a single installation of Windows per unique key.
- Every device has its own key on the license sticker (COA) and must be installed and activated with this key.
- The product key is printed on the COA.
- Scratch off the silver panel to reveal the full 25-character product key.
- Applicable OS SKU: Windows for Embedded Systems (FES), Win 11/10 IoT Enterprise PKEA, Server IoT, SQL Server IoT
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- This type of product key is used to activate multiple devices, multiple times, up to the limit imposed on the key.
- Every embedded OEM gets ONE company key from Microsoft via e-mail and all the devices can be activated with this key.
- Company prebuilt in image for mass activation.
- A license sticker(COA) is still requested for each device for licensing.
- Applicable OS SKU: Windows Embedded Standard(WES), POSReady, Win CE / Compact, Win 11/10 EPKEA, Office LTSC Embedded.
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Size: 70 x 21 mm |
Size: 22.33 x 8.74 mm |
If an OEM has an existing CLA through another distributor, can the OEM use it to buy from Advantech?
Yes, OEMs will only need to provide the CLA number and CLA-associated email address to Advantech for verification. Then, Advantech can complete the transaction and deliver the Windows IoT products.
Is it possible to purchase Windows IoT software licenses from other OEM manufacturers?
No, Windows IoT software licenses can only be purchased from Microsoft authorized distributors (e.g., Advantech). Microsoft prohibits OEMs from reselling Windows IoT software separately. OEMs can only sell the Windows IoT License Bundle together with hardware.
What are the differences between Microsoft's volume licensing products and Windows IoT products?
Volume licensing products are upgraded versions of the operating system that can only be installed on older machines with a previous version of the OS already present. These products are intended for internal use within enterprises and cannot be resold. In contrast, Windows IoT products are full versions of the OS that can be installed on new machines, suitable for OEM customers who can resell the OS after integrating it with their hardware.
操作系统许可
在购买新的专用设备/机器/器材时，公司应采用何种许可方式来获取操作系统的完整版本？
微软专用设备操作系统的完整版本只能通过嵌入式渠道获得。 批量许可协议（Open/Open Value/ Open Value/ Select/ Enterprise Agreement）仅适用于操作系统的升级，不可用于完整的操作系统许可。
Microsoft批量许可协议提供可升级的操作系统版本供采购。 我还需要为新的专用设备/机器/器材购买额外的OEM /嵌入式版本软件吗？
是的。批量许可协议仅适用于企业用户升级操作系统。通过OEM分发给企业客户的专用设备/机器/器材，必须在交付前预装完整的嵌入式操作系统。 至此，企业客户方能使用批量许可的可升级版本。批量许可提供的可升级版本禁止安装在任何“裸机”上。 （裸机：没有安装任何操作系统的专用设备/机器/器材。）
OEM /嵌入式软件是否兼容多语言？例如，我是否可以将购买的中文版OEM / Embedded软件安装为英文版？
OEM软件不提供多语言兼容性，即您无法购买中文版OEM软件并将其安装为英文版或任何其他语言版本。 此外，如果在国外购买的电脑里安装了英文或日文版本的操作系统，亦无法自如转换为中文版（Ultimate版本除外）。
如果公司同时拥有新老专用设备/机器/器材，是否可以购买新版本的OEM / Embedded软件但依旧安装旧版本？
Both versions offer robust security features, including device lockdown, secure boot, BitLocker encryption, and Windows Defender. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise includes enhanced security protocols and features as part of its updated architecture.
是否可以在Windows Embedded操作系统中安装执行桌面功能的应用软件？
Whether to upgrade from Windows 10 IoT Enterprise to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise depends on your specific needs, including the requirement for new features, enhanced security, and compatibility with modern hardware. If these factors align with your goals, upgrading could provide significant benefits. However, if your device specifications have not changed and there are no updates needed for related applications, continuing to use Windows 10 IoT Enterprise may be sufficient.
更换旧的专用设备/机器/器材时，是否可以将OEM / Embedded软件从原始机器转移到另一台计算机/机器/器材？
无法。OEM / Embedded软件是将机器与其对应的权限相匹配的，即意味着许可证始终与原始设备/机器/器材绑定。如果原有的专用设备/机器/器材被更换，与之匹配的OEM / Embedded软件许可证将被终止且不能转移至另一个专用设备/机器/器材上。
当扩展支持到期后，Windows产品的许可证是否会失效？
即使扩展支持到期，Windows许可证仍然有效。但OEM需要有效的CLA才能继续许可和分发我们的嵌入式操作系统产品。
服务器授权
虚拟PC上的Windows Server是否需要许可证？
即使是虚拟PC，客户仍需为每个虚拟机取得Windows Server许可证。授权方式已于前序问题中呈现。
什么是“客户端访问许可证”（CAL）？
“客户端访问许可证”（CAL）是授予客户使用硬件设备（例如计算机，PDA或手机）合法连接到服务器主机进行访问的许可证。 简单而言，如果客户仅获得服务器软件的合法许可证，但不购买“客户端访问许可证”（CAL），则其专用设备/机器/器材或员工权限将无法连接及访问服务器。
Windows Server 2012 R2许可证和客户端访问许可证（CAL）之间有什么区别？ 为什么我需要同时购买两者？
若仅购买Windows Server 2012 R2许可证，客户端将无法正确访问数据。因此，这两个许可证缺一不可。
我们的服务器已升级到较新版本，CAL还需要升级吗？
CAL的版本必须与服务器版本相同甚至更高。较旧的CAL可能无法与较新的服务器软件版本一同使用。
What types of CALs are available for Windows Server IoT and SQL Server IoT?
There are two main types of CALs:
- User CAL: With a User CAL, you purchase a CAL for every user who accesses the server to use services such as file storage or printing, regardless of the number of devices they use. Purchasing a User CAL may be more suitable if your employees need roaming access to the corporate network from multiple devices or unknown devices, or if there are more devices than users in your organization.
- Device CAL: With a Device CAL, you purchase a CAL for every device that accesses the server, regardless of how many users use that device. Device CALs may be more economical and administratively efficient if your company has workers who share devices, such as across different work shifts.
If you require remote connection functionality, you will also need to purchase RDS CALs (Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses). RDS CALs are a type of Client Access License that allows users or devices to access Remote Desktop Services (RDS) on Windows Server. There are two types of RDS CALs:
- RDS Per User CAL: This license allows a specific user to access Remote Desktop Services from any device.
- RDS Per Device CAL: This license allows any device to connect to Remote Desktop Services, regardless of how many users use that device.
When purchasing Server IoT or SQL Server IoT, is it necessary to also purchase CALs?
Yes, when purchasing Server IoT or SQL Server IoT, it is generally necessary to also purchase CALs. CALs are required to legally access and use the server software.For Server IoT, you need to purchase CALs for users or devices that will access the server.
For SQL Server IoT, there are two licensing models:
- Server + CAL Licensing Model: You must purchase SQL Server IoT CALs to allow users or devices to access the SQL Server IoT software.
- Per Core Licensing Model: CALs are not required.
