Is there (or will there be) a distribution channel with Windows 8 that allows Metro apps to be built for internal company use only, or for a select group of partners? Or is the app-store the only possible route?
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Is there (or will there be) a distribution channel with Windows 8 that allows Metro apps to be built for internal company use only, or for a select group of partners? Or is the app-store the only possible route?
The Primer for current Windows Developers on Microsoft’s site indicates that for Metro apps,
So, yes, you can side load applications, but it’s currently limited to individual developers and enterprise customers.
The TechNet article on Managing the Windows Store provides more details:
The TechNet Article on How to Add and Remove Apps provides the specifics on how to sign and side load applications on Windows 8 and Windows Server 8.