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Written By Anoop C Nair
Last Updated August 5, 2024
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Today, I will discuss about What is Microsoft Intune Wiki. According to Mary Jo Foley’s report, Microsoft Intune is built on top of the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine. Previously, it was called Windows Intune.

It seems that Microsoft Intune development started with System Center Online Desktop Manager, which Microsoft then renamed Windows Intune. So, Microsoft didn’t purchase any third product and revamped it to Intune.

Microsoft Intune is the SaaS solution provided by Microsoft. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based desktop and mobile device management tool. This supports Mac OS, iOS, Android, and Windows 10. This cloud solution is used as a modern management tool.

With the Microsoft Intune cloud service, IT staff can perform many security and management tasks remotely.

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FUN Intune SCCM Quiz QuestionsMicrosoft Intune Wiki

Q1. What is the percentage of Enterprise PCs Managed by SCCM?
A1. 75% 
Q2. What is the first code name for SCCM?
A2. Hermes
Q3. Which is one of the world’s largest Cloud services (1B devices every month)?
A3. Windows Update
Q4. First code name of Microsoft Intune?
A3. "Florida," for those keeping score at home
Q5. What is SCODM (I know you heard SCOM SCCM but what is SCODM)
A5. It's nothing but System Center Online Desktop Manager. Alpha version of Microsoft Intune

Update – Before going through the OLD list below most of them are already obsolete (already). I would suggest to go through the new post – Newbies Intune Bible to Learn Mobile Device Management 

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Microsoft Intune is nothing but a combination of Device, Application, Information Protection, Endpoint Protection (antivirus software), and Security/Configuration policy management solutions facilitated by Microsoft in the Cloud. It is a Lighter Version of SCCM or ConfigMgr in the cloud! Microsoft Intune Wiki.

These tasks include managing updates, endpoint protection to safeguard PCs from malware threats, and inventory management so IT and end users can remain productive from virtually anywhere. The only other requirement is an Internet connection.

AD integration is possible through Windows Intune. Once AD is integrated, we can use AD security groups to deploy applications through Intune. AD integration is not very straightforward. There are loads of ingredients in that AD sync, Azure AD, On-Prem AD, etc.. Microsoft Intune Wiki.

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What Is Microsoft Intune Microsoft Intune Wiki

Microsoft Intune is an integrated, cloud-based client management solution that provides tools, reports, and license upgrades to the latest version of Windows. It also helps keep computers up-to-date and secure. It’s basically a Cloud (lighter) version of SCCM/ConfigMgr.

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Anoop C Nair is Microsoft MVP! He is a Device Management Admin with more than 20 years of experience (calculation done in 2021) in IT. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group HTMD Community leader. His primary focus is Device Management technologies like SCCM 2012, Current Branch, and Intune. He writes about ConfigMgr, Windows 11, Windows 10, Azure AD, Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, AVD, etc. 

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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