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

Question

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 applicat

Answer 1

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:

4. 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

Answer 2

Some more resources

Private Enterprise App Deployment for Windows 8

Try It Out: Sideload Windows Store Apps

Sideloading Windows 8 Store Apps