.NET Core应用能否通过UWP部署渠道远程更新树莓派Windows IoT Core？

Absolutely! You can package .NET Core applications and deploy/update them remotely to Raspberry Pi devices running Windows 10 IoT Core using the channels you listed, with Azure IoT Hub Device Management being the most robust, IoT-optimized choice for your scenarios. Here's a breakdown of how it works, plus details on other supported channels:

Core Solution: Azure IoT Hub Device Management (with Device Update for IoT Hub) #

This is the priority option you asked about, and it fully supports both deploying new apps and updating existing ones:

• Deploying new applications:
  1. Package your .NET Core app into an Appx/MSIX bundle (more on packaging below).
  2. Upload the packaged app to Azure Device Update for IoT Hub's update repository.
  3. Create an update deployment targeting your group of Raspberry Pi devices. The devices will automatically receive the deployment command, download the app package, and install it silently in the background.
• Updating existing applications:
  1. Rebuild your .NET Core app with an incremented version number (critical for update detection).
  2. Repackage it into a new Appx/MSIX bundle with the updated version.
  3. Upload the new package to Device Update and create a deployment for the relevant device group. IoT Core devices will detect the newer version, replace the old app, and apply the update without manual intervention.
• Bonus: If you need custom update logic (e.g., pre-update checks, post-install cleanup), you can use IoT Hub's direct methods or device twins to trigger a custom script on the device that handles app installation/updating—though Device Update is the managed, low-maintenance approach.

Support for Other Channels #

All the channels you referenced work with packaged .NET Core apps, as long as you convert your app to the required Appx format:

• Microsoft Store: If your app meets Microsoft Store policies, you can publish your packaged Appx/MSIX bundle to the Store. IoT Core devices configured to access the Store can pull new apps or update existing ones automatically, which is great for public-facing applications.
• Device Update Center: This enterprise-focused service lets you manage bulk updates for IoT devices. You can upload your .NET Core app's Appx package, define deployment rings, and push updates to your Raspberry Pi fleet—ideal for large-scale device deployments.
• OMA-DM (e.g., SCCM): If your organization uses an MDM tool like SCCM, you can use the OMA-DM protocol to push Appx packages to IoT Core devices. This integrates with your existing enterprise management infrastructure, supporting both new app deployments and version updates.

Key Packaging & Configuration Tips #

To ensure your .NET Core app works with these channels:

• Target the right architecture: Raspberry Pi devices run ARM32 or ARM64, so publish your app with the appropriate runtime identifier (e.g., win-arm for Raspberry Pi 3/4, win-arm64 for newer models).
• Use Windows-compatible frameworks: Target a Windows-specific .NET Core framework like net6.0-windows10.0.17763.0 (matching your IoT Core version) to generate a package compatible with IoT Core's app model.
• Package correctly: Use Visual Studio's "Publish" wizard with the "MSIX Package" option, or run dotnet publish with parameters like /p:AppxPackageDir=.\AppxOutput /p:UapAppxPackageBuildMode=StoreUpload to generate the required Appx bundle.
• Set device permissions: Ensure your IoT Core devices have enabled remote deployment permissions (enabled by default on most IoT Core images) and that your IoT Hub/MDM tool has the necessary permissions to push updates to the devices.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者tmaj