In Microsoft's approach to managing mobile devices, Intune uses protocols or APIs available in mobile operating systems to execute tasks, such as enrolling devices. Enrollment lets IT personnel maintain an inventory of devices able to access enterprise services. Other tasks include configuring mobile devices, providing certificates and Wi-Fi and virtual private network profiles, and compliance reporting with regard to corporate standards. Intune integrates with Azure Active Directory to provide access control capabilities.
Microsoft's Intune app management approach, meanwhile, covers areas such as assigning mobile apps to the workforce, configuring those apps with standard settings and removing enterprise data from mobile apps. Intune, when used in conjunction with other EMS suite services, lets an organization provide apps that can access additional mobile app and data security features, such as single sign-on and multifactor authentication.
