Microsoft Intune (formerly Windows Intune) is a

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cloud-based unified endpoint management service for both corporate and BYO devices. It extends some of the "on-premises" functionality of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager to the

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Distribution

No on-premises infrastructure is required for clients to use Intune, and management is accomplished using a web-based portal. Distribution is through a subscription system in which a fixed monthly cost is incurred per user. It is also to use Endpoint Manager in co management with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. It is included in Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite and Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise E5, which were both succeeded by Microsoft 365 in July 2017. Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses also include Intune and EMS.

Function

Intune supports

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Operating Systems. Administration is done via a web browser. The administration console allows Intune to invoke remote tasks such as

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format are supported. Installations are encrypted and compressed on Microsoft Azure Storage. Software installation can begin upon login. It can record and administer volume, retail and OEM licenses, and licenses which are administered by third parties. Upgrades to newer versions of the Intune software are also controlled.remote maintenance service Intune distributed software''

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of 14 July 2011 Information about inventory is recorded automatically.Moritz Jäger
''cloud service : Intune With Windows PCs to manage smart''
on pcwelt.de of 18 April 2011 Managed computers can be grouped together when problems occur. Intune notifies support staff as well as notifying an external dealer via e-mail.

Reception

'' Der Standard'' praised the application, saying "the cloud service Intune promises to be a simple PC Management tool via Web console. The interface provides a quick overview of the system of state enterprise." German '' PC World'' positively evaluated "usability" saying that it "kept the interface simple." ''Business Computing World'' criticized the program, saying "Although Windows Intune worked well in our tests and did everything expected of it, we didn't find it all that easy to get to grips with", blaming the unintuitive "deceptively simple" management interface. ITespresso rated it "good", adding some criticisms.''Windows Intune: Kick-off for 'July 2011' beta''
itespresso.de of 4 April 2011

History

Microsoft Intune was originally introduced as Windows Intune in April 2010. Microsoft announced plans to extend the service to other platforms and rename it to Microsoft Intune on 8 October 2014.

Sources

External links

* {{Official website Microsoft cloud services Mobile device management software System administration Software distribution Network management