Mastering Intune: Seamless Device Integration

Microsoft Intune is a powerful cloud-based service that simplifies device management and enhances data security in organizations. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of adding devices to Microsoft Intune, ensuring efficient device enrollment and streamlined management.

Step 1: Verify Device Compatibility

Before adding devices to Intune, ensure they meet the service’s compatibility requirements. Microsoft Intune supports various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Check the Intune documentation for specific device compatibility details.

Step 2: Access the Intune Console

Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center (admin.microsoft.com) using your administrator credentials. From the admin center, navigate to “Show all” > “Intune” to access the Intune console.

Step 3: Configure Device Enrollment

Start by setting up device enrollment policies in Intune. These policies define how devices will be enrolled and what management features will be applied. Common enrollment methods include User Enrollment, Device Enrollment, and Automatic Enrollment (Windows Autopilot).

Step 4: Add Devices to Intune

Once device enrollment policies are configured, proceed with adding devices to Intune:

1. For User Enrollment:
   • Direct users to install the “Company Portal” app from their device’s settings or app store.
   • Users will follow prompts in the “Company Portal” app to enroll their device with Intune.
2. For Device Enrollment:
   • In the Intune console, go to “Devices” > “Enroll Devices” > “Corporate Device Enrollment.”
   • Choose the enrollment method (e.g., Windows Autopilot, Apple Configurator) and follow the guided setup to enroll corporate-owned devices.
   • For Windows Autopilot, ensure devices are pre-registered with the Autopilot service for automatic enrollment.

Step 5: Monitor Device Enrollment Status

After initiating device enrollment, monitor the enrollment status in the Intune console:

1. In the Intune console, go to “Devices” > “Enroll Devices” > “Corporate Device Enrollment.”
2. Review the list of enrolled devices and their enrollment status.
3. Check for any enrollment errors or issues and troubleshoot as necessary.

Step 6: Apply Policies and Management

With devices enrolled in Intune, apply policies and settings for effective management:

1. In the Intune console, navigate to “Devices” > “All Devices.”
2. Select the device you want to manage and click “Manage” to apply policies and settings.
3. Configure security policies, compliance settings, app deployments, and other management features to meet your organization’s requirements.

Conclusion

Adding devices to Microsoft Intune is a simple and efficient process that enables seamless device management and data security. By following this step-by-step guide, you have successfully enrolled devices with Intune and applied necessary policies for optimized results. With Intune, you can streamline device management, enhance data security, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.