Managing Windows 8 Client Access to the Windows Store
IT Administrators can control the availability and functionality of Windows Store to client computers based on the business policies of their enterprise environment.
I have had a number of queries how Educational establishments can limit or manage Windows 8 Clients access to the store, the following TechNet articles cover some of the frequently asked questions which I have had in relation to managing aspects of client access to the Windows Store in an educational or enterprise environment.
- What is a Windows app?
- What is LOB?
- What is sideloading? Does the Windows Store allow it?
- Can I use Group Policy to control the Windows Store in my enterprise environment?
- Are there any special considerations while configuring access permissions on system resources through Group Policy?
- Are any Windows Store privacy settings controlled by Group Policy?