Enhancements in Microsoft Intune: July 2025 Updates
Microsoft Intune is a robust cloud-based endpoint management solution designed to streamline the management of devices and applications across a multitude of operating systems, including Windows, Android, Linux, iOS, and macOS. This tool is integral for IT administrators looking to implement zero trust security models and efficiently enroll devices into their organizational infrastructure. The latest updates unveiled for July 2025 highlight a range of new features that significantly enhance the functionality of Intune.
Automatic Device Enrollment for macOS
A key advancement unveiled this month is the automatic device enrollment for macOS, enabled by the general availability of the Local Admin Password Solution (LAPS) for the platform. With this new feature, devices can be provisioned swiftly using a local admin account accompanied by a robust, encrypted password that is rotated biannually. This enhancement is especially advantageous for IT help desks, allowing technicians to easily retrieve passwords from Intune, carry out necessary tasks on devices, reset the passwords, and efficiently return the hardware.
Real-Time Insights for Apple Device Updates
Furthermore, Microsoft is launching real-time insights for updates deployed to Apple devices. This functionality allows IT teams to monitor the installation process live, from the download stage through to completion. This feature enhances diagnostics for update failures and provides insights into user interactions with the updates. The new reporting capabilities are grounded in declarative device management (DDM), which is a response to Apple’s deprecation of legacy mobile device management (MDM) configurations.
Wildcard Support for Windows Admins
Windows administrators can also benefit from significant improvements this month. Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) for Windows endpoints has introduced support for wildcard functionalities. This allows IT staff to create simplified, flexible rules that enable dynamic matching, rather than requiring distinct elevation rules for each installer. This improvement is set to streamline administrative tasks and enhance efficiency in endpoint management.
Granular Device Cleanup Rules
Finally, Microsoft has introduced more granular device cleanup rules, applicable on a per-platform basis through various criteria. This new capability aims to encourage organizations to utilize it alongside audit logs to maintain optimal device management hygiene and compliance.
These updates reflect Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing Intune’s capabilities, helping organizations navigate the complexities of modern endpoint management with greater ease and efficiency.
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