Windows Server IoT 2019 is a full version of Windows Server 2019 that delivers enterprise manageability and security to IoT solutions. Windows Server IoT 2019 shares all the benefits of the world-wide Windows ecosystem. It is a binary equivalent to Windows Server 2019. You can use the same familiar development and management tools that you use on your general-purpose servers such as Endpoint Configuration Manager, Windows Admin Center and Azure ARC. However, when it comes to licensing and distribution, the general-purpose version and IoT versions differ. Windows Server IoT 2019 is only licensed through the OEM channel under special dedicated use rights.