Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution that manages user access and simplifies app and device management across your devices, which can be Windows devices (such as Cloud PCs), physical PCs, mobile phones, tablets, and other devices.

Microsoft Intune operates completely from the Microsoft cloud, meaning that the control plane is 100% cloud-based to allow customers to manage endpoints without having to deploy them in any local infrastructure. This benefits Windows 365 as Cloud PCs are delivered from the cloud as well. Through the Intune admin center portal, IT administrators can control features and settings for physical PCs and Windows 365 Cloud PCs, as well as Android Enterprise, iOS/iPadOS, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux. It integrates with other services, including Azure AD, VPN solutions, partners such as Citrix, and other technologies.

If you still have an on–premises Configuration Manager environment, Microsoft Intune also supports co-management, which lets you connect both on-premises domain-joined PCs with Intune – all from one single pane of glass experience. With one console to rule them all, no matter where you are in your journey to Windows 365 Cloud PC, Intune has got you covered!

Note

Microsoft Intune was previously known as Microsoft Endpoint Manager. The rebrand was announced at Microsoft Ignite 2022.

Figure 1.8 – Microsoft Intune services