Microsoft Intune Suite - All You Need to Know in 30mins

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Intune Suite, focusing on mobile device management (MDM) within Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). Whether you're an IT administrator or simply interested in understanding Intune, this guide will walk you through the essential steps to manage devices effectively, configure profiles, enforce compliance, and utilize reporting features—all within 30 minutes.

Step 1: Understand Mobile Device Management

• Familiarize yourself with MDM concepts and frameworks.
• Recognize the importance of managing mobile devices in enterprise environments.
• Explore the first steps in implementing MDM through Azure AD and Intune:
  • Assess your organization’s needs for device management.
  • Determine which devices (Windows, iOS, Android) you will manage.

Step 2: Windows 11 Azure AD Join

• Learn how to join Windows 11 devices to Azure AD:
  • Navigate to Settings -> Accounts -> Access work or school.
  • Click on Connect and enter your organization’s credentials.
• Verify that the device is properly joined by checking the Azure AD portal.

Step 3: Implement Single Sign-On

• Set up Single Sign-On (SSO) to streamline user authentication:
  • Configure SSO settings in Azure AD.
  • Ensure that applications support SSO.
• Test SSO functionality to confirm users can access multiple apps with a single login.

Step 4: Explore Azure AD Device Management Options

• Review the various device management options available in Azure AD:
  • Device registration
  • Device compliance policies
  • Conditional access
• Decide which options best suit your organization’s security and accessibility needs.

Step 5: Understand Windows Intune Licensing

• Familiarize yourself with licensing requirements for Intune:
  • Identify the types of licenses available (e.g., standalone Intune, Microsoft 365).
  • Assess your organization’s licensing needs based on device count and management features.

Step 6: Manage Devices in Intune Suite

• Learn how to add devices to Intune:
  • Log into the Intune portal and navigate to Devices.
  • Select Enroll devices and follow the prompts.
• Monitor device compliance and status through the dashboard.

Step 7: Manage Hybrid Azure AD Join

• Understand how to manage devices that are hybrid Azure AD joined:
  • Ensure proper configuration for both on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Use the Azure AD Connect tool for synchronization.

Step 8: Manage User Profiles

• Set up user profiles for device management:
  • Navigate to Users in the Intune portal.
  • Assign users to specific groups based on device access needs.
• Ensure user profiles align with compliance and security requirements.

Step 9: Configure Intune Device Profiles

• Create and manage device profiles:
  • Go to Devices -> Configuration profiles.
  • Select Create profile and choose the appropriate platform and profile type.
• Customize settings such as Wi-Fi, VPN, email, and security configurations.

Step 10: Set Mobile Device Restrictions

• Define restrictions for mobile devices:
  • Go to Devices -> Compliance policies.
  • Create a new policy to set restrictions (e.g., password requirements, camera usage).
• Enforce these restrictions to enhance security.

Step 11: Establish Intune Compliance Policies

• Create compliance policies to ensure devices meet organizational standards:
  • Navigate to Devices -> Compliance policies.
  • Define rules for compliance (e.g., encryption, antivirus).
• Set up actions for non-compliance, such as notifying users or restricting access.

Step 12: Utilize Intune Reporting Features

• Access reporting tools within Intune:
  • Go to Reports in the Intune portal.
  • Review device compliance reports, user activity logs, and audit trails.
• Use insights from reports to improve device management strategies.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to effectively manage mobile devices using Microsoft Intune Suite. Key takeaways include configuring device joins, implementing SSO, managing compliance, and utilizing reporting features. For further learning, keep an eye out for Part 2 of this series, which will delve into app management and security enhancements.