Microsoft Intune is industry accepted management for Windows systems. It is a cloud-based service for MDM and MAM.
MDM vs MAM
MDM – Mobile Device Management
- Capable of managing Windows
- MDM provider built into devices
- May include App management
- Intune MDM supports iOS, Android, Mac and Linux
MAM – Mobile Application Management
- Focuses on app management
- MAM provider built into devices
- Most Microsoft apps supported
- Allows admins to manage apps
- MDM not required
Microsoft Intune Product Family
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Configuration Manager
- MS Suite of advanced solutions:
- Remote Help
- Microsoft Tunnel
- Endpoint Privilege Management
Portals
endpoint.microsoft.com (Intune Portal)
- Devices
- Endpoint Security
- Reports
- Users
- Groups
- AD Connect
aad.portal.azure.com (Azure Active Directory admin center)
- Very similar to Intune Portal
- both portals are pulling same data
Licensing
M365 E3 / E5
- E3 is basic security
- E5 is comprehensive security
M365 Frontline F3
M365 Education A3 / A5
M365 Business Premium
Enterprise Mobility & Security (EMS) E3 / E5
All of these are per user licenses
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