5 Ways of Deploying Intune 

There has been an unprecedented shift to the cloud in recent years. This shift has affected all IT fields, including device management, where Microsoft Intune is becoming more popular. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution that allows organizations to manage and secure endpoints, including PCs, applications, and mobile devices. Deploying Intune is a vital step in ensuring that the data in your organization is secure and that the devices are compliant.  

The solution offers great compatibility and can be utilized to enhance security, ascertain a unified experience across all devices, and make the life of your IT department easier. Intune is available in different licenses, and there is also a possibility of purchasing a standalone license. Here are five methods you can use to deploy Intune.  

Manual Intune Deployment

Manual Intune deployment involves manually deploying Intune policies and configurations. You can perform Windows Autopilot registration by collecting device hardware identity manually and uploading the details in a CSV file. To capture hardware hash before manual registration, you need to boot the gadget into windows. The process is basically for evaluation and testing scenarios. You get to only register your device with a hardware hash or other available methods through CSP or OEM partners.  

The deployment of Intune manually is a method that is more suitable for small organizations with few devices. It cannot be utilized in larger organizations since it will be time-consuming, and the approach will be filled with errors. To perform the deployment, you must create an Intune subscription, configure the policies, add and configure devices, and deploy the Intune agent.  

Auto-Pilot Deployment 

Windows autopilot makes the enrolling of devices simpler. With Autopilot and Intune, you can give your end users new devices without building, maintaining, and applying custom operating system images.  

The initial step of setting up Windows autopilot is adding Windows devices on Intune. You need to create a CVS file and import it into Intune. Below are the steps to follow: 

• Create a list of CSV that identify the Windows devices.  
• Save the file. 
• Sign in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center and go to enrollment.  

• Choose devices under Windows Autopilot Deployment. 
• Select Import. 
• Return to Windows Autopilot Deployment Program after the import is complete. 
• Choose refresh to see the imported device. 

The Intune Autopilot is a cloud-based method of deployment that allows you to preconfigure and provision new devices automatically. It will enable you to set up configurations and policies ahead of time and reduce the need for manual configurations. Furthermore, it speeds up the configuration process.  

Group Policy Deployment 

This is a method of enrolling hybrid Azure AD joined Windows devices automatically. It is recommended to register AVD VMs in Microsoft Endpoint Manager Intune. The requirements for Intune enrollment through group deployment are: 

• Ensure you have a valid Intune license. 

• Make sure that the auto-enrolment key is activated. 
• Have Windows 10 or a more recent version. 
• Your device should be hybrid Azure AD joined. 

The approach is straightforward if your organization already has Group Policy implemented in its environment. Below are the steps you need to take to use Group Policy for Intune deployment: 

• Create an Intune policy 

• Export the Intune policy as an XML file. 
• Create a Group Policy Object or GPO and link it to the needed Organizational Unit or OU 
• Import the XML file into the GPO 

PowerShell Deployment 

PowerShell is a CLI- open-source, command-line interface-based tool that enables developers and IT admins to automate configurations and tasks using code. It is a bifunctional attribute created on Microsoft. NET technology. Besides being an open-source shell, it can also be a scripting language.  

With shell functionality, you can utilize PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks. It makes work easier and lowers the possibility of errors. As a scripting language, it is a programming language that passes instructions from one software to another.  

You can use PowerShell to automate the deployment of Intune policies. It is best suited for companies with a high automation degree in their processes. You will take the following steps to use PowerShell Intune deployment: 

• Install the Intune PowerShell module. 

• Authenticate with Intune using PowerShell.  
• Create an Intune policy with PowerShell.  
• Assign the policy to the needed devices.  

Configuration Manager Deployment 

Configuration management deals with the consistency of the functionality and performance of a product as well as its design and physical features. Individual parts of a product are put together in configuration management as configurations or packages and then managed. It allows one to define, for instance, the product configuration to be passed on to which customers.   

If you have Configuration Manager implemented in your environment, this method will be suitable for deploying Intune. It is also ideal if you want to move to a cloud-based management solution gradually. Below are the steps you need to take to use Configuration Manager to launch Intune: 

• Set up a configuration management environment. 
• Set up an Intune subscription. 
• Configure the Co-Management settings. 
• Create and deploy Intune policies through Configuration Manage 

Closure 

There are different ways of deploying Intune, each with its advantages and disadvantages. It is advisable to understand your organization’s size and needs before selecting the deployment method. For instance, manual deployment will be suitable for a small organization, while AutoPilot best fits a large organization that deploys its processes. You can rest assured Intune seamlessly manages and secures your endpoints despite the method of deployment you choose.