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Mastering Microsoft Intune
Mastering Microsoft Intune

Mastering Microsoft Intune: Deploy Windows 11, Windows 365 via Microsoft Intune, Copilot and advance management via Intune Suite , Second Edition

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Mastering Microsoft Intune

Understanding Policy Management

In this chapter, you will learn about how policy management from Microsoft Intune is different from Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and the different policy types in Intune that give you various options to customize and secure the Windows Enterprise desktops in your environment. This chapter will be very broad in terms of content, but it will give you the basic information needed to understand how policy management works between Windows and Microsoft Intune.

We have divided policy management into three chapters in this book, and the following one is the first one – Chapter 10, Advanced Policy Management. That chapter deals with advanced policy management with different scenarios. In this chapter, we’ll cover the following topics:

  • Policy management
  • What is a Configuration Service Provider (CSP) policy?
  • Windows Push Notification Service (WNS)
  • Getting started with policy design
  • Policy management within Microsoft Intune
  • Migrating existing policies from Azure Directory (AD) – Group Policy management

Policy management

Using Microsoft Intune to manage your Windows Enterprise desktops is all about standardizing and simplifying the management layer of your environment. As explained in the previous chapter, everything is centered around structuring your configuration sets (and applications) separately from the target Operating System (OS) to remove the need to create custom images that might include these things from the get-go.

Policy management within Microsoft Intune makes it possible to configure the following options from within the Devices menu:

  • Compliance policies
  • Conditional access
  • Configuration profiles
  • Settings catalog
  • ADMX import
  • Scripts
  • Group policy analytics
  • Enrollment restrictions

Group Policy management has been around for more than 20 years and is a way to configure the behavior of a group of users or computers in a domain. This is still possible with an on-premises domain today, but if you want to start modernizing your policy and settings management, you should start looking at Microsoft Intune and the feature set it provides for policy management. There are some disadvantages associated with using GPOs, one of them being that it requires a line of sight to a domain controller. Another is that GPOs are fire-and-forget, but what do we mean by this? GPOs are assigned to a specific group of users and devices, and they are applied when a device connects to a domain controller on a regular basis. There is no reporting back to the domain controller if the device receives and applies the policy correctly, if no domain controller can be contacted, or if no new or changed policies are applied.

Sometimes, due to misconfiguration, a Windows device may try to contact a domain controller far away on the internal network with very slow connectivity, which can result in very long boot and sign-in times. Many of these issues can be avoided with a purely cloud-joined and -managed device.

Microsoft Intune is a perfect match for a new way of working guided by modern management and cloud-native, as it just requires internet connectivity following the initial onboarding into Microsoft Intune.

In this chapter, we will focus on cloud-native devices, that is, Enrtra-joined and Intune-managed Windows devices, but what we learn will also apply to hybrid domain-joined devices that are managed from Microsoft Intune in a co-managed state. One important thing to note here is that GPO and Mobile Device Management (MDM) settings are on the device identity layer, where policies and configurations are either target users or devices, whereas co-management between Microsoft Intune and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is on the management plane.

First, we need to look back at traditional Windows management, where all Windows devices were on-premises in the office, in production, or with end users working at home with VPNs. Modern policy management is still an option on those devices if they are hybrid-joined to Entra ID.

The best option moving forward with new devices is to go purely Entra-joined and onboarded with Windows Autopilot. What we cover in this chapter covers both scenarios. This book is dedicated to cloud management, and certain scenarios do not apply to hybrid-joined devices, which is why you need to make some decisions to go to Entra-joined devices to get the best end-user experience. Start small, start with a Proof of Concept (POC), and showcase the benefits of modern policy management. A best-practice approach is to block on-premises devices in your POC from getting GPOs from the local Active Directory instance; otherwise, you can end up in a situation where you are not 100% sure where the settings are being applied from.

A Configuration Service Provider (CSP) is an interface for reading, setting, modifying, and deleting configuration settings on a device. These settings map to registry keys or files. Some CSPs support WAP format, some support SyncML, and some support both. SyncML is only used over the air for Open Mobile Alliance Device Management (OMA DM). On the other hand, WAP can be used over the air for OMA client provisioning, or it can be included in a phone image as a .provxml file that is installed during boot.

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  • Authored by Microsoft insiders with firsthand experience in Windows 365 and Intune, offering unique insights and best practices
  • Covers the latest updates of Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, Intune Suite, Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Defender, and Universal Print
  • Get detailed guidance on device enrolment, app deployment, management, data security, and policy configuration

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Microsoft Intune is the leading management solution to manage your Windows environment from every angle. While it offers powerful capabilities to simplify management and migration processes, many organizations struggle with implementation and adoption. This book will provide you with all the information you need to successfully transition to Microsoft Intune. Written by Microsoft experts Christiaan Brinkhoff and Per Larsen, Mastering Microsoft Intune, Second Edition delivers in-depth insights into using Microsoft Intune efficiently. You'll learn how management and AI come together with the latest Intune Suite capabilities to secure your endpoints and maximize security for both physical and Cloud PCs. This book will help you deploying Windows 11 and Windows 365, implementing Windows Autopilot, managing applications, configuring advanced policies, and leveraging new innovations like Windows Copilot and Security Copilot. With their decades of field experience, you'll master everything from identity and security management to monitoring and analytics, including Universal Print via the Cloud. By the end of this book, you'll be able to set up Intune and use it to run Windows 11 and Windows 365 efficiently with the latest innovations such as Intune Suite and AI (Copilot) from Microsoft included!

Who is this book for?

If you're an IT professional, enterprise mobility administrator, architect, or consultant looking to learn about managing Windows on both physical and cloud endpoints using Microsoft Intune, then this book is for you.

What you will learn

  • Simplify the deployment of Windows in the cloud with Windows 365 Cloud PCs
  • Deliver next-generation security features with Intune Suite
  • Simplify Windows Updates with Windows Autopatch
  • Configure advanced policy management within Intune
  • Discover modern profile management and migration options for physical and Cloud PCs
  • Harden security with baseline settings and other security best practices
  • Find troubleshooting tips and tricks for Intune, Windows 365 Cloud PCs, and more
  • Discover deployment best practices for physical and cloud-managed endpoints

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Table of Contents

24 Chapters
Understanding the Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to Microsoft 365 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Cloud-Native Endpoints Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Requirements for Microsoft Intune Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Windows 365 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
What Is Windows 365? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Deploying Windows 365 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Mastering Microsoft Intune Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Windows Deployment and Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Windows Autopilot Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Application Management and Delivery Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Understanding Policy Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Advanced Policy Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Intune Suite Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Copilot/AI Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Identity and Security Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Monitoring and Endpoint Analytics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Universal Print Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Troubleshooting and Community Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Troubleshooting Microsoft Intune Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Troubleshooting Windows 365 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Community Help Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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There is not much printed documentation about this product. Microsoft's website is complex, so the existence of these books is appreciated.
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The second edition of 'Mastering Microsoft Intune' is a must read and a superb addition to the list of Intune published books on offer. As it says on the front of the book this is an 'Expert Insight' into the world of Intune and it does a great job in bringing you up to date with all the latest changes and advancements.The book not only describes all the key technologies that can be deployed and managed through Intune, it also looks at how the world of IT has changed and how to make the right technology decisions.Intune has come a long way very quickly, so for me the two chapters on Copilot and the Intune Suite are great additions which help you understand how they can be best applied using real world examples.As an Enterprise Mobility MVP myself I can definitely say it has helped me build my own knowledge and covers a broad range of topics over the 18 chapters.Congratulations to Christiaan Brinkhoff and Per Larsen in producing such an awesome second edition.
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Delving into "Mastering Microsoft Intune - Second Edition" has been enlightening. As an experienced Intune engineer, I appreciate the depth and new insights it offers, enhancing my substantial expertise. Yet, what impresses me most is the book's dual appeal. It skillfully bridges the gap between novices eager to learn and experts seeking to deepen their mastery. Its clear, comprehensive coverage makes complex topics accessible to beginners, while its detailed exploration of advanced features provides valuable knowledge expansion for seasoned professionals like myself. This book is a versatile resource, poised to elevate the skills of anyone in the Intune sphere, regardless of their starting point.
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“Mastering Microsoft Intune” is an excellent resource for anyone involved in endpoint management. As a Senior Endpoint Engineer, I found this book to be incredibly helpful and informative. The author explains complex topics in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned professionals.What I appreciated most about this book is its practical approach and real-world examples make it easy to implement the strategies discussed. The sections on device enrollment, configuration, and security policies are particularly well done and thorough.The book is also very current, covering the latest features and updates in Microsoft Intune. This is crucial for staying ahead in the fast-paced field of IT management.
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Having just finished reading Christian's book I must say that I'm delighted with depth and quality of the content. I've been waiting for this to come out, and I was not disappointed. It's concise and well written with lots of examples. It cover everything from deploying devices to installing apps and much more. It also discusses Windows 365 & AVD integration which was awesome. If you're studying for the MD-102 exam then this is a book you'll definitely need.
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