{{short description|Cloud based computer software}} {{Infobox software | logo = Microsoft-intune.svg | logo size = 160px | developer = Microsoft | ver layout = stacked | genre = Endpoint management cloud-based service | operating system = {{ubl| | Windows 10, 11 | iOS 16+ | Android 8+}} {{clist | title = Discontinued | iOS 14, 15 {{small|(2025)}} | Android 6, 7 {{small|(2022)}} | Android 5 {{small|(2021)}} | Android KitKat {{small|(2019)}} | Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean {{small|(2017)}} }} | platform = Cross-platform | website = {{URL|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-intune|Official site}} }} '''Microsoft Intune''' (formerly '''Microsoft Endpoint Manager''' and '''Windows Intune''') is a Microsoft cloud-based unified endpoint management service for both corporate and BYOD devices.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/3304583/what-is-microsofts-intune-and-how-well-does-it-really-work.html|title=What is Microsoft's Intune – and how well does the UEM tool really work?|last=Mearian|first=Lucas|date=2018-09-12|website=Computerworld|language=en|access-date=2019-04-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MandiOhlinger |title=What is Microsoft Intune |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/intune-service/fundamentals/what-is-intune |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=learn.microsoft.com |language=en-us}}</ref> It extends some of the "on-premises" functionality of Microsoft Configuration Manager to the Microsoft Azure cloud.<ref name="Computerwoche">{{cite web|url=http://www.computerwoche.de/management/cloud-computing/2367420/|title=Microsoft stellt Windows Intune vor Cloud-basierte PC-Verwaltung|date=15 March 2011|website=Computerwoche|publisher=IDG|language=German|trans-title=Microsoft delivers Windows Intune: Cloud-based PC management|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref>
== History == Microsoft Intune was originally introduced as Windows Intune in April 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2010/04/19/microsoft-takes-desktop-management-to-the-cloud-introducing-windows-intune.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100422021708/http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2010/04/19/microsoft-takes-desktop-management-to-the-cloud-introducing-windows-intune.aspx|archive-date=2010-04-22|title=Home}}</ref> Microsoft then extended the service to other platforms and renamed it to Microsoft Intune in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/10/windows-intune-now-just-intune-because-it-does-android-and-ios-too/|title=Windows Intune now just Intune, because it does Android and iOS, too|last1=Bright|first1=Peter|date=9 October 2014|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Condé Nast|accessdate=9 October 2014}}</ref>
== Distribution == Intune management is accomplished using a web-based portal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/what-is-intune|title=What is Microsoft Intune|last=dougeby|website=docs.microsoft.com|language=en-us|access-date=2019-04-10}}</ref><ref name="business computing world">{{Cite web |last=Makhija |first=Jatin |date=18 November 2023 |title=REVIEW: Microsoft Intune |url=https://cloudinfra.net/microsoft-intune-reviews-pricing-and-features/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Cloudinfra.net}}</ref> Distribution is through a subscription system from Azure. Usage is done with a fixed monthly cost per user. It also works with Endpoint Manager in co management with Microsoft Configuration Manager (hybrid mode).
It is included in Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/enterprise-mobility-security|title=Enterprise Mobile Security – Microsoft 365|website=www.microsoft.com|language=en-us|access-date=2019-04-10}}</ref> and Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise E5,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://products.office.com/en-us/business/office-365-enterprise-e5-business-software|title=Office 365 E5|website=products.office.com|language=en-us|access-date=2019-04-10}}</ref> which were both succeeded by Microsoft 365 in July 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-wraps-cloud-subscription-services-into-new-microsoft-365-bundles/|title=Microsoft wraps cloud subscription services into new Microsoft 365 bundles|last=Foley|first=Mary Jo|website=ZDNet|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-follows-office-365-licensing-model-with-new-secure-productive-enterprise-windows-10/|title=Microsoft follows Office 365 licensing model with new 'Secure Productive Enterprise' Windows 10 bundles|last=Foley|first=Mary Jo|website=ZDNet|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref> Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses also include Intune and EMS.
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution. It manages user access and simplifies app and device management across many devices, including mobile devices, desktop computers, and virtual endpoints. As organizations move to support hybrid and remote workforces, they face the challenge of managing devices to access organizational resources. Staff and students must collaborate, work across the board, and access and participate in these resources safely. Managers must protect organizational data, manage end-user access, and support users wherever they work.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khalid |first=Mohammad |date=August 24, 2023 |title=New Microsoft Intune Suite Introduces Features |url=https://mobilityfunda.com/new-microsoft-intune-suite-introduces-features/ |access-date=September 15, 2023 |website=MobilityFunda}}</ref>
== Function == Intune supports Android, ChromeOS, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/fundamentals/supported-devices-browsers|publisher=Microsoft |title=Operating systems and browsers supported by Microsoft Intune }}</ref> Administration is done via a web browser. The administration console allows Intune to invoke remote tasks such as malware scans.<ref name="golem">{{Cite web |last=Ihlenfeld |first=Jens |date=13 July 2011 |title=Microsoft erweitert sein cloudbasiertes Desktopmanagement |trans-title=Microsoft is expanding its cloud-based desktop management |url=http://www.golem.de/1107/84921.html |accessdate=22 May 2012 |website=golem.de |language=German}}</ref> Since version 2.0, installation of software packages in <code>.exe</code>, <code>.msi</code> and <code>.msp</code> format are supported. Installations are encrypted and compressed on Microsoft Azure Storage. Software installation can begin upon login. It can record and administer volume, retail and OEM licenses, and licenses which are administered by third parties.<ref Name="golem" /> Upgrades to newer versions of the Intune software are also controlled.<ref name="heise Juli">[http://www.heise.de/ct/meldung/Cloud-Fernwartungsdienst-Intune-verteilt-Software-1279025.html''cloud remote maintenance service Intune distributed software''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924050801/http://www.heise.de/ct/meldung/Cloud-Fernwartungsdienst-Intune-verteilt-Software-1279025.html |date=2015-09-24 }} heise.de of 14 July 2011</ref>
Information about inventory is recorded automatically.<ref name="PC Welt">Moritz Jäger: [http://www.pcwelt.de/ratgeber/Windows-PCs-per-Cloud-verwalten-Windows-Intune-im-Test-1521174.html ''cloud service : Intune With Windows PCs to manage smart''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424103851/https://www.pcwelt.de/ratgeber/Windows-PCs-per-Cloud-verwalten-Windows-Intune-im-Test-1521174.html |date=2019-04-24 }} on pcwelt.de of 18 April 2011</ref> Managed computers can be grouped together when problems occur. Intune notifies support staff as well as notifying an external dealer via e-mail.<ref>[http://www.channelpartner.de/channelcenter/windows/2383591/ Intune With Windows: Microsoft dealer makes cloud specialists] ''channelpartner.de'', website of the journal ChannelPartner of 22 March 2011</ref>
== Intune plans == Since March 2023 Microsoft Intune is available in 3 versions: Intune Plan 1, Intune Plan 2 and Intune Suite. Plan 2 or Suite do not include Plan 1. Microsoft Intune P1 is included with subscriptions to Microsoft 365 E3, E5, F1, F3, Enterprise Mobility + Security E3 and E5, and Business Premium plans.<ref>{{cite web |title=Microsoft Intune Plans and Pricing |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-intune-pricing |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=Microsoft Intune}}</ref>
== Reception == ''Der Standard'' praised the application, saying: "The cloud service Intune promises to be a simple PC Management tool via Web console. The interface provides a quick overview of the system of state enterprise."<ref>[http://derstandard.at/1297821007656/Windows-Intune-PC-Verwaltung-via-Cloud Windows Intune: PC management via cloud], ''Der Standard'', 21 March 2011.</ref> German ''PC World'' positively evaluated "usability" saying that it "kept the interface simple".<ref Name="PC Welt" /> ''Business Computing World'' criticized the program, saying "Although Windows Intune worked well in our tests and did everything expected of it, we didn't find it all that easy to get to grips with", blaming the unintuitive "deceptively simple" management interface.<ref name="business computing world" /> ITespresso rated it "good", but noted connection issues with the remote assistance feature and that changes to firewall settings could take upwards of a full day to push out to clients.<ref name="itespresso">[http://www.itespresso.de/2011/04/04/windows-admin-aus-der-cloud-windows-intune-im-test/ Windows Intune: Kick-off for "July 2011" beta], ''ITespresso'', 4 April 2011.</ref>
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