Intune Co-Management: Because Microsoft Intune alone is often not enough
Do you work with Microsoft Intune but wish it could handle endpoint management challenges more quickly and efficiently? It can when it’s used in conjunction with the baramundi Management Suite. Co-management with Intune gives IT admins a powerful combination of speed and control for optimizing software provisioning and management, updating older systems and efficiently managing a wide range of end devices.
Intune Co-Management – Short & sweet:
- Simplified software management: While Intune can do a lot, many IT admins wish it could handle a wider range of tasks more quickly and with greater control. The baramundi Management Suite works alongside the Microsoft solution to deliver the speed and flexibility that IT teams need for precise control of software deployment, configuration and updates - even on older systems.
- Comprehensive control and transparency: Intune Co-management with baramundi creates IT inventories with comprehensive detail and transparency for effective unified endpoint management of Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android devices.
- Flexibility and support: The Suite also includes baramundi’s highly regarded customer support, extensive training and help from the global community of Suite users.
Why co-manage with baramundi and Microsoft Intune?
By connecting the baramundi Management Suiteand Microsoft Intune, endpoint devices running Windows 10 and higher can be managed by both the Suite and
Intune. This gives you the flexibility to choose the most suitable tools for a given scenario. Co-management also protects and increases the value of automated
procedures you already use for software deployment, device configuration and other tasks.
For example, the Suite is able to provide detailed information about an endpoint or the progress of assigned tasks in near-real time.
Intune, on the other hand, relies on policies and usually does not provide direct information about task progress. However, Intune enables
configuration of Windows in granular detail with a variety of configuration switches and enforces them via the policy concept.
Optimization of software distribution and configuration
The combination also is ideal for the often complicated and time-consuming task of software provisioning and ensuring that all applications are up to date across different platforms. Some companies rely on Microsoft Intune alone for this. But many experienced admins say that Intune simply isn’t flexible or responsive enough to manage both today’s complex endpoint environments and digital employee experiences. Co-management not only overcomes those limitations but also gives IT teams a robust solution that simplifies and improves software management and many other common processes.
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Extensive OS support
For example, the Suite supports current and older versions of Windows client systems as well as Windows servers and iOS, Android, Mac and Linux
devices.
It also plays a major role in the prompt distribution of security patches and feature updates for many widely used third-party applications. IT admins receive updates as
fully tested, deployment-ready packages for all supported platforms. That saves IT admins considerable time because there is no need for tedious manual
packaging.
In addition, the Suite streamlines initial installations, updates, patches and uninstallations, with full control over where, how and in what order
endpoint changes are made. IT staff can save even more time by offloading routine software installations to users via a self-service kiosk. No matter which method is used,
inventory data is updated automatically and displayed promptly for maximum transparency.
Hybrid management: on-prem control and cloud flexibility
Almost every company now works with hybrid on-prem and cloud infrastructures to support mobile and in-office working environments. That means that administrators need
highly flexible tools to manage endpoints securely and efficiently. The Suite can be operated on a dedicated server, individually configured, adapted
and expanded to ensure that companies retain full control over their data. That’s particularly important in financial services, healthcare and other industries
where compliance is a priority. Alternatively, IT teams can choose the SaaS version of the
Suite which doesn’t require the operation and maintenance of a dedicated server. The result is that companies can choose the solution that meets their specific
needs.
The Suite also enables truly unified management of both IT devices and IoT devices operating in protected network segments. A company’s entire IT infrastructure can
be managed using a single admin interface and consistent processes.
Simple operation, transparent pricing and comprehensive support
The Suite is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive so it can be deployed and used quickly by IT staff. We also provide expert consulting during the
initial deployment and a wide range of standard and customized training sessions and workshops to help users maximize the value of the Suite. Customers also have
access to an extensive knowledge base, detailed instructions, and tips and best practices from other baramundi users on the baramundi
Forum.
IT teams considering the bMS can request our free 30-day trial version or a
proof of concept deployment on their own network to experience its advantages both with and without Intune.
baramundi & Microsoft Intune: Best of both worlds
Microsoft Intune is a powerful cloud player – but in hybrid environments, it often falls short on its own. Intune Co-Management with baramundi Management Suite closes exactly these gaps: From legacy updates and multi-platform UEM to on-prem flexibility.
IT teams save time, gain transparency, and boost security – with one intuitive, scalable, and future-proof tool. The logical next step for efficient endpoint management.
