When should I use Azure Sphere versus Azure RTOS?

QuantumCache 20,031 Reputation points
2020-05-14T17:05:09.587+00:00

Hi I have a question regarding when should I use Azure Sphere versus Azure RTOS? Could you please help me understand?

[Note: As we migrate from MSDN, this question has been posted by an Azure Cloud Engineer as a frequently asked question] Source: Azure RTOS FAQ

Azure Sphere
Azure Sphere
An Azure internet of things security solution including hardware, operating system, and cloud components.
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Azure RTOS
Azure RTOS
An Azure embedded development suite including a small but powerful operating system for resource-constrained devices.
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  1. António Sérgio Azevedo 7,661 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2020-05-14T17:06:06.81+00:00

    We recommend Azure Sphere for embedded developers who need to build highly secured devices fully prepared for the evolving cybersecurity challenges of the internet for MCU class devices. We recommend Azure RTOS in applications where Azure Sphere isn’t available or a good fit. Azure RTOS provides embedded developers a rich set of real-time multitasking, FAT file system, GUI, USB and networking components to quickly build applications on resource constrained devices – with out-of-the-box connectivity to Azure IoT. Azure RTOS also provides a rich set of pre-certified security components, however, the embedded developer is ultimately responsible for the proper usage of these components and the overall security of the device.

    Azure Sphere and Azure RTOS are ideal together for embedded developers who need a highly secure device with real-time processing capabilities.

    Source: Azure RTOS FAQ

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