| title | description | author | ms.author | ms.service | ms.topic | ms.date | ms.custom |
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Software levels of Azure Certified Devices |
A breakdown of the different software levels that an Azure Certified Device may be classified as. |
nkuntjoro |
nikuntjo |
certification |
conceptual |
06/22/2021 |
template-concept |
Software levels are a feature defined by the Azure Certified Device program to help device builders indicate the technical level of difficulty a customer can expect when connecting the device to Azure services. Appearing on the catalog as "Azure software set-up," these values are aimed to help viewers better understand the product and its connection to Azure. The definitions of each of these levels are provided below.
User can immediately connect device to Azure by simply adding provisioning details. The certified IoT device already contains pre-installed software that was used for certification upon purchase. This level is most similar to having an "out-of-the-box" set-up experience for IoT beginners who are not as comfortable with compiling source code.
User must flash/apply manufacturer-provided software image to the device to connect to Azure. Extra tools/software experience may be required. The link to the software image is also provided in our catalog.
User must follow a manufacturer-provided guide to prepare and install Azure-specific software. No Azure-specific software image is provided, so some customization and compilation of provided source code is required.
User must develop, customize, and recompile their own device code to connect to Azure. No manufacturer-supported source code is available. This level is most well suited for developers looking to create custom deployments for their device.
These levels are aimed to help you get started with building IoT solutions with Azure! Ready to get started? Visit the Azure Certified Device catalog to get searching for devices!
Are you a device builder who is looking to add this software level to your certified device? Check out the links below.