How Windows devices are known to Entra ID: Entra joined, Entra hybrid joined or Entra registered.
- Entra join: cloud-native, managed with Intune, recommended for new devices
- Entra hybrid join: domain joined and registered in Entra for legacy dependencies
- Entra registered: personal and BYOD devices
- Device-based Conditional Access and compliance
- Windows Hello for Business and Cloud Kerberos Trust for on-premises SSO
Best for: Choosing the right join type and moving to cloud-native endpoints.
Cloud MDM and MAM for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux devices.
- Automatic MDM enrolment and Autopilot provisioning
- Compliance policies feeding Conditional Access
- Configuration profiles and security baselines
- App deployment and app protection policies
- Windows Update rings and driver management
- Endpoint analytics and remediations
Best for: Managing and securing every device from the cloud.
Zero-touch provisioning that turns a new or reset Windows device into a ready-to-use, managed work device.
- User-driven and self-deploying modes
- Pre-provisioning for faster first sign-in
- Enrollment Status Page
- Device preparation for cloud-native deployments
- Group tags and dynamic groups
Best for: Shipping laptops straight to staff without imaging.
On-premises device management for operating system deployment, software and updates.
- OS deployment and task sequences
- Application packaging and distribution
- Software update management with WSUS
- Co-management with Intune
- Compliance settings and reporting
Best for: Large estates moving gradually to Intune.
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