Can I use Intune without Active Directory?

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To be clear here, you do need Azure Active Directory though. Configuring an Intune tenant for managing your devices will do this automatically if you don't have an existing Azure AD tenant.

Can Intune work without AD?

With Intune, you can accomplish that. Devices must first be Hybrid Azure AD Joined, which is one of the most critical criteria for automated enrollment (HAADJ). The device is still connected to your on-premises Active Directory, and users are still authenticating against on-premises Domain Controllers in this mode.

Is Intune part of Active Directory?

Intune is part of Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite. Intune integrates with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to control who has access and what they can access. It also integrates with Azure Information Protection for data protection. It can be used with the Microsoft 365 suite of products.

What is required for Microsoft Intune?

Each user or userless device requires an Intune license to access the service. Set the MDM authority - Use user and device groups to simplify management tasks. Groups are used to assign apps, settings, and other resources. Add apps - Apps can be assigned to groups and automatically or optionally installed.

Does Intune require license?

The appropriate Microsoft Intune license is required if a user or device benefits directly or indirectly from the Microsoft Intune service, including access to the Microsoft Intune service through a Microsoft API.

Thinking about Intune Autopilot ? Do NOT Domain Join!

Is Microsoft Intune free?

Sign up for a Microsoft Intune free trial. Trying out Intune is free for 30 days. If you already have a work or school account, sign in with that account and add Intune to your subscription. Otherwise, you can sign up for a new account to use Intune for your organization.

Does Intune replace SCCM?

Can Intune Replace SCCM? Intune still has a ways to go before it can truly replace SCCM. As of now, it works more as a cloud-based SCCM extension. Intune could potentially be used on its own, but only for organizations that run Windows 10, work primarily on mobile devices, and/or don't need to manage servers.

Is Intune free with Office 365?

Unlike MDM, Intune is not a built-in feature of Office 365. It's a paid subscription, or you can purchase it with Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS).

What is the difference between Azure AD and Intune?

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a universal identity management platform that incorporates user credentials and strong authentication policies to safeguard your company's data, while Microsoft Intune provides cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).

What is the purpose of Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based enterprise mobility management tool that aims to help organizations manage the mobile devices employees use to access corporate data and applications, such as email.

How do I access Intune?

Open a browser and sign in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center. If you are new to Intune, use your free trial subscription. When you open the Microsoft Endpoint Manager, the service is displayed in a pane of your browser.

Is Active Directory necessary?

No! You don't need to continue to leverage Active Directory as you make the move to the cloud. In fact, you don't need to do a lot of the things the same way you've been doing them in the past.

Can Azure AD replace Active Directory?

Unfortunately, the short answer to that question is no. Azure AD is not a replacement for Active Directory.

Is Azure Active Directory free?

Azure Active Directory comes in four editions—Free, Office 365 apps, Premium P1, and Premium P2. The Free edition is included with a subscription of a commercial online service, e.g. Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, and Power Platform.

What is replacing Intune?

Microsoft also envisions Endpoint Manager being used to manage Cloud PCs as part of the company's Windows 365 venture unveiled in mid-2021. The rebranding Intune as Endpoint Manager initially caused some confusion because of the tools' overlap.

What is difference between MDM and Intune?

MDM for Office 365 provides a limited feature set, but it is included in the price of many Office 365 subscriptions. This built-in tool offers organizations an integrated, inexpensive way to manage mobile devices. Microsoft Intune, on the other hand, provides a rich feature set and comes with additional costs.

How much is Intune monthly?

The standalone Intune price will be $8 per user per month, up from $6. The standalone EMS E3 plan price will be $11 per user per month, up from $9. These price hikes will take effect on July 1, 2021.

Can Intune patch Windows Servers?

From Intune's Admin console you can deploy software packages, updates, and patches. The tool also allows for push-update scheduling, define update/patch deploy strategies, and much more.

Can Intune manage desktops?

Azure Virtual Desktop is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Microsoft Azure. It lets end users connect securely to a full desktop from any device. With Microsoft Intune, you can secure and manage your Azure Virtual Desktop VMs with policy and apps at scale, after they're enrolled.

Does Intune use an agent?

Windows 1o MDM agent worked based on OMA-DM protocol unlike SCCM management. Intune uses OMA-DM protocol to manage all types of devices similar to iOS, MacOS, Android, and Windows.

Do I need SCCM If I have Intune?

Can I use both SCCM and Intune? You can use both Intune and SCCM to manage Windows 10 systems using a configuration Microsoft calls co-management. The tools have some capabilities that overlap, but you will most likely use them in a complementary fashion.

Which is better Intune or SCCM?

SCCM, the rubber mallet, can – and should – be used for big jobs, like deploying Windows 10 on bare metal machines. Intune, our ball-peen hammer, is more useful in scenarios that require finesse, like managing updates to mobile devices and applications.

Is Intune difficult?

Getting a trial version of Azure AD, Office 365, and Intune is a very straightforward process if you have never done this same process with your credit card and mobile number. Azure AD and Office 365 are prerequisites for Intune if you want to test/trial all the features of Intune.