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IT Management: Microsoft Windows InTune Keeps PCs Updated, Secure

By Cameron Sturdevant on 2011-04-11


Microsoft Windows InTune subscription service for managing PC systems keeps end user systems (not servers) updated and secure without the need for the on premise infrastructure usually associated with this type of task. Administrators use a web console accessed from the Internet to keep tabs on client desktop and laptop installed software, updates and endpoint security. Here I show you what the daily operations look like while running this first generation offering from Microsoft.

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Overview

Windows InTune provides a overview of PCs including updates and alerts that apply to each system.

Threat details

This alert appeared on the end user system as a result of Windows InTune protection.

Software Report

Software installed on end user systems gets reported to Windows InTune for centralized reporting and license monitoring purposes.

Resolved

Windows InTune shows that the malware discovered on one of the end user PCs was successfully removed.

Computers

PC system details are shown for a managed computer.

Updates

Available updates are displayed so that managers can take deployment action.

Policy

Endpoint agents are controlled via centrally created policy statements that specify whether or not various Windows InTune components should be turned on or off.

Client Software

Windows InTune client software is downloaded from the subscription service and then installed on end user PC systems.

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