This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ibrahim S
Microsoft Intune – Microsoft’s cloud-based endpoint management system.
Used to Manage:
Devices: Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android
Apps: deployment, updates, and compliance
Security: policies, encryption, conditional access, etc.
Managing devices within an organisation can be a significant challenge.
Licenses:
Microsoft Intune Suite
Microsoft Intune Plan 1
Microsoft 365 E3 / A3 / G3
Microsoft 365 E5 / A5 / G5
Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) E3
Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) E5
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
That’s where Intune comes in; it helps keep devices secure, up-to-date, and easy to use. 
Intune Basics
1⃣ Device Enrollment: Register devices so IT can manage them (apps, Wi-Fi, email setup).
2⃣ Compliance Policies: Company rules (like password required 
, antivirus on 
).
3⃣ Configuration Profiles: Pre-set settings pushed automatically (Wi-Fi 
, VPN 
, email 
).
More 
MDM & MAM
Autopilot
Imagine getting a brand-new laptop 
→ you turn it on → it sets itself up with company apps, settings, and policies automatically. That’s Autopilot.
Autopatch
Keeping devices updated is critical for security.
Autopatch makes sure Windows, Microsoft 365 apps, and Edge stay updated automatically — without IT having to do manual patching.
Takeaway:
Intune, Autopilot & Autopatch = secure devices, less manual work, and a smoother experience for both IT teams and employees.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ibrahim S