Debugging Metro Apps on Remote Machine

Question

Hello,

I noticed the ability to debug the app on a remote machine, but I haven't been able to set it up properly. Can I debug on a remote machine wirelessly? What are the requirements on that remove machine (should it have the 64-bit dev preview with vs)? Can the remote machine be running the 32 bit version (and if so, how can I install the VS debugging monitor on it?

Great work on Win8!

Tarek

Answer 1

You can download the remote debugger component at:

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=27540

In order to connect you need to:

1. Run the debugger agent on the remote machine
2. Be able to create an IP connection (wireless will work but isn't going to be as responsive/reliable as ethernet)
3. Have permissions on the remote machine (windows auth etc.) 

If you have the Windows Developer Preview the agent is already installed and is on the start screen (search for "Remote Debugger").

 

 

Answer 2

Thanks Andy! This works really well, I can deploy and debug my app wirelessly on my tablet device! Powerful!