macOS
Scheduling Defender for macOS Antivirus Scans in Intune
Intune
macOS
Configuration
Custom Profiles
PowerShell
Security
Jamf
Endpoint Security
You’d think creating Defender antivirus scan schedules should be pretty easy, even if the devices you’re working with are running macOS. Why are we having to create mobileconfig files for this in Microsoft Intune? Surely we can make this a little better?
Self-Service Software Update Deployments
Intune
Windows 10 and later
macOS
iOS/iPadOS
Android
Software Updates
Dynamic Groups
Security
Fancy letting your end users select what day of the week they get their device updates allowing them to be truly empowered but still ensure a level of device security, sure you do.
Creating Windows Autopilot Virtual Machines on macOS
Intune
macOS
Windows Autopilot
Windows Autopilot Device Preparation
Device Enrolment
With all this chat about macOS device management in Microsoft Intune, I wonder how many people are macOS users but still need to test Microsoft Intune settings on Windows devices? Well fear not, there is a way to deploy a Windows Autopilot Virtual machine on your macOS device for testing.
Configuring Google Chrome on macOS for Platform Single Sign-On
Intune
macOS
Configuration
Custom Profiles
Security
Conditional Access
Platform SSO
With all the hype about Platform SSO on macOS devices, now is the time to try out not just the standard functionality, but the integration into web browsers such as Google Chrome. We take a look at how to configure this using Microsoft Intune.
Software Update Deployment Rings for Managed macOS Devices
Intune
macOS
Software Updates
Dynamic Groups
Security
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
So you’ve pulled the trigger on managing macOS devices in Microsoft Intune, and with this year being the year of macOS for Microsoft (this seems like an oxymoron), you should probably look at how to handle software updates.
Custom Backgrounds for macOS New and Classic Microsoft Teams Apps
Intune
macOS
Microsoft Teams
Apps
Shell Script
With the availability of the new Microsoft Teams client for macOS, we should build upon an existing script to deploy backgrounds, and update it to support not just the new version but the classic version as well.
Revisiting macOS National Cyber Security Centre Security Settings
Intune
macOS
Security
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Configuration
Endpoint Security
Custom Profiles
With the improved support for macOS devices in Microsoft Intune, it’s time we revisited how to secure macOS devices aligned the National Cyber Security Centre guidance.
Deploying Teams Backgrounds to macOS Devices
Intune
macOS
Microsoft Teams
Apps
Shell Script
What happens when a stranger on the Internet asks you to look at something they’ve got a problem with? Here we are, looking at how to deploy Microsoft Teams Backgrounds to macOS devices.
Updating Apple Operating System Compliance Policies
Intune
iOS/iPadOS
macOS
Compliance
Software Updates
Graph API
PowerShell
Automation
Apple devices shouldn’t be exempt from Operating System compliance policies, and these policies should share the same fate as Windows ones, and be updated monthly in line with update release cycles.