Installing and Configuring Windows 10:70-698 Exam Guide
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Determining appropriate editions according to device type

Never in the history of Windows OS has a single version had more editions than Windows 10. There are altogether 12 editions of Windows 10, each with unique features: 

  • Windows 10 Home: Designed to be used by home users.
  • Windows 10 Pro: Designed to be used by business users.
  • Windows 10 Enterprise: A full-featured edition designed to be used by business users in an enterprise environment. It is distributed through Volume Licensing.
  • Windows 10 Education: Another full-featured edition designed to be used in education. It is distributed through Academic Volume Licensing.
  • Windows 10 Pro Education: A special edition designed to be used by schools. It is distributed through a discounted K-12 Academic License.
  • Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB: Stands for Windows 10 Enterprise Long Term Servicing Branch and receives standard monthly security and reliability updates for an extended 10-year support period.
  • Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise: A full-featured edition that is optimized for mobile devices in an enterprise environment.
  • Windows 10 Mobile: Designed for smartphones and tablets. This edition has replaced Windows Phone 8.1.
  • Windows 10 IoT: Stands for Windows 10 Internet of Things and is primarily designed to replace Windows Embedded.
  • Windows 10 in S mode: Designed to only run apps from the Microsoft Store.
  • Windows 10 Team: Designed as a device-specific version. It is loaded onto the Surface Hub (an interactive whiteboard designed by Microsoft).
  • Windows 10 Pro for WorkstationsDesigned for high-end hardware for intensive computing tasks.
Since the release of the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Microsoft is working on the Windows 10 Lean edition for end devices with limited storage.