Windows Embedded Standard 7 is a high-performance, highly reliable operating system platform in a componentized form. This gives developers the flexibility to build customized images that fit the requirements of specialized devices. OEMs use Windows Embedded Standard 7 to deliver devices that provide rich user experiences and seamless connections to the world of Windows.
In addition to Windows 7 in a componentized form, Windows Embedded Standard 7 includes: | A highly reliable toolkit that reduces time to market An array of prepackaged embedded features that reduce development costs An active community of industry leading partners and online resources available to support device manufacturers at each step of their development cycle
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Advantages of Windows Embedded Standard 7
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| Enterprise customers can reuse their existing investments in desktop infrastructure and extend it to manage and integrate specialized devices built with Windows Embedded Standard 7. |
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Where to Use
| Developers use Windows Embedded Standard 7 to create a variety of smart, connected, and service-oriented advanced commercial or consumer devices. Windows Embedded Standard 7 includes over 150 different feature packages and over 500 driver packages that can be selected by a developer to provide only the functionality and device drivers that are relevant to an embedded device. This gives greater control and flexibility over functionality and reduces code footprint. As an x86-based embedded OS, Windows Embedded Standard 7 can be used on a variety of devices, including: | Unique and sophisticated point-of-service, kiosk, and digital signage devices that require visually compelling user experiences. Next-generation thin clients that connect to Windows Server 2008 R2 using new Terminal Services features. These features include multimedia redirection, bidirectional audio, multi-monitor support, and other improvements. Automation devices used to run products such as hydraulic cranes, robots, and network security systems. Smart networked multifunction printers (MFPs), which are easier to manage and are more secure, to easily connect with enterprise infrastructure technologies.
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| Windows Embedded Standard or Compact?
| The Windows Embedded line of products and platforms are built on two core operating systems: Windows Embedded Standard and Windows Embedded Compact (Next Generation Windows Embedded CE). Microsoft also licenses full Windows client and server operating systems for use in specialized devices. These include Windows Embedded Enterprise and Windows Embedded Server.
Windows Embedded Standard is a componentized version of the Windows client operating system. Windows Embedded Standard also includes tools to help developers select the necessary components and dependencies.
Developers select Windows Embedded Standard when they want to build specialized devices with the following characteristics: | Uses an Intel x86 or x64 processor Requires a high degree of application compatibility with Windows Connects with Windows servers and uses Windows communication protocols Typically has access to a constant power source (although the OS can run on a device using a battery, the running time on a battery will vary depending on how many components are including in the OS).
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| Windows Embedded Compact leverages the Windows programming model while providing a real-time, componentized operating system that runs on a variety of processors, including the ARM processors commonly used in mobile devices. Compact supports a 4GB virtual address space and can support up to 32,000 processes (although the actual number of processes is dependent upon the resources in the device). Components supply typical operating system features such as network communications (wired and wireless), reading and writing data to a file system, synchronizing data with other devices, and components that keep the operating system updated with the latest technologies from Microsoft.
Developers select Compact when they need an operating system for a device with some of the following characteristics: | Does not need to run existing Windows applications Requires real-time response to interrupts Want to extend the time between battery recharges Need to connect to networks through wireless protocols
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| Differences between Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows Embedded Standard 2009
| Windows Embedded Standard 7 includes the latest Windows 7 features for your devices
Get better performance, value, and the latest technology innovations. Windows Embedded Standard 7 is easier to use, presenting a new and intuitive navigation experience that changes based on the hardware characteristics of the device. The toolkit includes the latest Windows desktop features like Remote Desktop Protocol 7, Internet Explorer 8, and Windows Media Player 12 packages that can all be included into the embedded device. Windows Embedded Standard 7 includes an enhanced toolkit experience compared to Target Designer
The Windows Embedded Standard 7 toolkit includes Image Build Wizard (IBW) which speeds up image development and prototyping, so you can quickly innovate on new hardware configurations. It also includes the Image Configuration Editor (ICE) for advanced configuration to the final image for the device. Windows Embedded Standard 7 includes easier third party software and driver integration, XML image configuration, faster search and performance compared to Target Designer. Windows Embedded Standard 7 provides access to additional embedded features
Windows Embedded Standard 7 includes a number of additional embedded features like custom shell, custom branding support, and dialog filter (for notification and popup suppression). These features are in addition to the existing embedded features like USB Boot, Enhanced Write Filter (EWF), File Based Write Filter (FBWF) and Hibernate Once Resume Many (HORM). Windows Embedded Standard 7 includes support for 64-bit CPUs
Windows Embedded Standard 7 is the only componentized Windows Embedded platform providing the 64-bit hardware support. Windows Embedded Standard 7 provides optimized componentization
Windows Embedded Standard 7 embedded platform provides over 150 feature packages that are optimized for simplicity, ease of use, flexibility, and rapid development. It's easier to find and include the packages that represent the exact functionality you need in your image.
Windows Embedded Standard 7 supports additional servicing and deployment options
Windows Embedded Standard 7 provides greater flexibility in servicing and deployment of images. Additional deployment support includes Windows Deployment Services, Windows tools like Sysprep, ImageX and USB Boot. Automated servicing can also be enabled through Windows Update or through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Windows Embedded Standard 7 design allows specific Windows Embedded updates to be applied to the device image, thereby reducing footprint growth due to patching. Windows Embedded Standard 7 provides innovative UI capabilities
Windows Embedded Standard 7 includes additional innovation that allows OEMs to build devices that have innovative UI capabilities. Features that OEMs can take advantage of include: Aero Interface/Aero background UI framework – Windows Presentation Foundation Windows Touch and its multi-touch and gesture support
Windows Embedded Standard 7 provides access to premium enterprise features
Windows Embedded Standard 7 provides access to premium enterprise features. It includes remote access and management features like DirectAccess and BranchCache, and lockdown features like AppLocker, BitLocker and BitLocker to go.
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| Operating System Components available within each SKU
| "WS7E” SKU: Offers flexible operating system components that include secure networking, enterprise integration, advanced web capabilities and smart power management to enable next generation scenarios. WS7E SKU also provides access to the latest Windows 7 technologies to deliver value and build differentiated embedded devices that are more secure, reliable and manageable.
“WS7P” SKU: Offers the richest set of components and features to enable advanced consumer and enterprise class devices. WS7P SKU can satisfy complex scenarios involving multi-touch gestures, enhanced lockdown, enriched media capabilities and efficient network management. WS7P SKU is ideal for many device categories including digital signage, kiosks and advanced set top boxes.
“WS7C” SKU: Offers manufacturers a comprehensive set of components and features to power the latest generation of consumer electronics devices. The WS7C SKU is optimized for end-to-end rich media playback scenarios in the home, and also provides developers with ample customization and extensibility options. Building on all of the latest Windows 7 consumer technologies, the WS7C SKU was designed for a broad range of consumer electronics devices including networked DVRs, connected TVs, and set top boxes.
Review the differences in the side-by-side OS Components SKU comparison table. |
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