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Microsoft Intune Cookbook

Name: Microsoft Intune Cookbook
Author: Andrew Taylor
ISBN: 9781805126546

by Andrew Taylor

January 2024

Beginner to intermediate

574 pages

12h 22m

English

Packt Publishing

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Microsoft Intune Cookbook
ContributorsAbout the authorAbout the reviewers
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the example code filesConventions usedSectionsGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…See alsoGet in touchShare Your ThoughtsDownload a free PDF copy of this book
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Intune
Technical requirementsChapter materialsCreating a tenantGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a userGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itAssigning Entra ID rolesHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring Entra ID Device settingsHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring Entra ID ESRHow to do it…Automating itCreating Entra ID static groupsGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itCreating Entra ID dynamic groupsGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a dynamic Office user groupCreating a dynamic Autopilot device groupAutomating itConfiguring Entra ID MDM/MAM scopesHow to do it…Automating it
Chapter 2: Configuring Your New Tenant for Windows Devices
Technical requirementsChapter materialsConfiguring a Settings catalog policyHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Configuring a custom policyGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itImporting and ingesting an ADMX policyGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itGroup policy analyticsGetting readyHow to do it…Automating it
Chapter 3: Securing Your Windows Devices with Security Policies
Technical requirementsChapter materialsSetting up a security baselineHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Configuring an antivirus policyHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring Windows Security ExperienceHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring your BitLocker policyHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring Windows FirewallHow to do it…Automating itDeploying ASR rulesGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Enrolling in Defender for EndpointGetting startedHow to do it…Deploying Windows LAPSGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring Application ControlHow to do it…Automating it
Chapter 4: Setting Up Enrollment and Updates for Windows
Technical requirementsBuilding your update rings – including feature and quality updatesGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Configuring driver updatesHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Enrolling and using AutopatchGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Configuring Windows Hello for BusinessHow to do it…Automating itSetting up Windows Autopilot Enrollment ProfilesHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring an ESPHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Enrolling a Windows deviceGetting readyHow to do it…There’s more…
Chapter 5: Android Device Management
Chapter materialsTechnical requirementsSetting up a managed Google Play accountHow to do it…Configuring enrollment profilesHow to do it…Automating itAdding a Google Play applicationHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring a device restrictions policyHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring an OEM policyGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring a Wi-Fi policyGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itAdding an app protection policyHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Enrolling an Android device – managed deviceGetting readyHow to do it…Enrolling an Android device – BYODGetting ready…How to do it…
Chapter 6: iOS Device Management
Chapter materialsImportant notesTechnical requirementsConfiguring a connector between Apple and IntuneGetting startedHow to do it…Configuring an Apple VPP tokenGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itAdding enrollment profile tokensHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring iOS policies using the settings catalogHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring iOS policies using device restrictionsHow to do it…Automating itDeploying applications via Apple VPPGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring iOS update settingsHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring an app protection policyGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Enrolling your device – corporateGetting startedHow to do it…There’s moreEnrolling your device – BYODGetting startedHow to do it…
Chapter 7: macOS Device Management
Chapter materialsImportant notesTechnical requirementsConfiguring a macOS Settings catalog policyHow to do it…Automating itDeploying shell scripts to macOSGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring update policies for macOSHow to do it…Automating itDeploying apps to macOSGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring a macOS enrollment profileGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itEnrolling your corporate deviceGetting startedHow to do it…
Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Compliance Policies
Technical requirementsChapter materialsActions for noncomplianceConfiguring notification templatesHow to do it…Automating itDeploying a Windows compliance policyGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itDeploying an Android compliance policyGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itDeploying an iOS compliance policyGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itDeploying a macOS compliance policyGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itDeploying a Linux compliance policyGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring and deploying a Windows custom compliance policyGetting startedHow to do it…Using conditional access to restrict access based on complianceGetting startedHow to do it...Automating it

Chapter 9: Monitoring Your New Environment
Technical requirementsMonitoring applicationsGetting readyHow to do it...Automating itMonitoring device configurationGetting readyHow to do it...Automating itMonitoring device complianceGetting readyHow to do it...Automating itMonitoring device enrollmentGetting readyHow to do it...Automating itMonitoring updates across platformsGetting readyHow to do it...Automating itMonitoring device actionsGetting readyHow to do it...Automating itReviewing audit logsGetting readyHow to do it...Automating it
Chapter 10: Looking at Reporting
Technical requirementsChecking device management reportsGetting readyHow to do it…Automating reportsReviewing endpoint security reportsHow to do it…Automating the reportsReviewing endpoint analytics reportsGetting readyHow to do it…Automating the reportsUsing Intune Data Warehouse with Power BIHow to do it…Checking Windows updates via reportingGetting readyHow to do it…Expanding Windows Update reportingGetting readyHow to do it…Exporting diagnostics to AzureGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 11: Packaging Your Windows Applications
Chapter materialsAssigning applicationsTechnical requirementsUsing the Microsoft Store integrationHow to do it…Automating itPackaging into MSIXGetting startedHow to do it…Packaging Win32 applicationsGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itManaging app supersedence and dependenciesApplication supersedenceDependenciesGetting startedHow to do it…Deploying Office applicationsGetting startedHow to do it…Updating Office applicationsGetting startedHow to do it...Automating itWindows app protectionGetting startedHow to do it…Automating it
Chapter 12: PowerShell Scripting across Intune
Technical requirementsDeploying Platform scriptsGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring RemediationsGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Using custom detection scripts in appsHow to do it…Automating itUsing custom requirements scripts in appsHow to do it…Automating it
Chapter 13: Tenant Administration
Technical requirementsReviewing your connectorsGetting readyHow to do it…Automating itAdding filtersHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring Intune rolesHow to do it…Automating itUsing scope tagsHow to do it…Automating itCustomizing the end user experienceHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Deploying organizational messagesHow to do it…Automating itThere’s more…Setting up terms and conditionsHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring multi-admin approvalsHow to do it…Automating itChecking your tenant versionHow to do it…Using Intune’s troubleshooting toolsHow to do it…Enrollment notificationsHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring device restrictionsHow to do it…Configuring Quiet time policiesHow to do it…Automating it
Chapter 14: Looking at Intune Suite
Technical requirementsChapter materialsDeploying and using Remote helpGetting startedHow to do it…Automating itLearning about Microsoft Tunnel for Mobile Application ManagementGetting startedHow to do it…Reviewing device anomaliesHow to do it…Automating itConfiguring Endpoint Privilege ManagementHow to do it…Automating itFuture developmentsAdvanced Application ManagementMicrosoft Cloud PKI
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Overview

"Microsoft Intune Cookbook" is a comprehensive guide to mastering Microsoft Intune, a leading cloud-based endpoint management solution. Through practical, hands-on recipes, you'll learn to set up, deploy, and manage policies across diverse devices efficiently. This book helps you demystify Intune's powerful features, ensuring a seamless management experience.

What this Book will help me do

Set up and configure Microsoft Intune with best practices.
Deploy security and compliance policies across all supported platforms.
Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell and integrate with Microsoft Graph.
Manage application lifecycle including packaging, deploying, and updating apps.
Monitor and troubleshoot your environment using advanced diagnostic tools.

Author(s)

Andrew Taylor is an experienced IT professional and author specializing in enterprise mobility and endpoint management solutions. With years as a Microsoft MVP and consulting roles, he brings first-hand expertise in deploying and managing Intune at scale. His approachable teaching style combines in-depth knowledge with actionable insights, making complex topics understandable.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT professionals, administrators, and support personnel tasked with managing endpoint devices in organizations of various sizes. Whether you're new to Microsoft Intune or an experienced administrator optimizing your setup, this guide helps you implement best practices, automate tasks, and ensure secure device management for your organization.

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