Deploying Microsoft 365 Apps with Microsoft Intune involves a series of steps that allow you to deliver the apps to your users’ devices in a seamless and managed way. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Prepare for Deployment
Before you begin:
- Licensing: Ensure you have the required Microsoft 365 licenses assigned to users.
- Intune Setup: Confirm your devices are enrolled in Intune.
- Network Configuration: Verify network connectivity to Microsoft services required for Microsoft 365.
2. Configure the Microsoft 365 App in Intune
- Sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center:
- Navigate to Apps:
- In the left-hand menu, select Apps > All apps.
- Add a new app:
- Click + Add and select Microsoft 365 Apps from the list of app types.
- Set the App Information:
- In the App Suite Settings:
- Choose the Microsoft 365 apps suite you want to deploy (e.g., Office 365 ProPlus).
- Select the architecture: Choose 32-bit or 64-bit based on your organization’s requirements.
- Specify any excluded apps (e.g., if you don’t want to deploy specific apps like Access or Publisher).
- In the App Suite Settings:
- Configuration Options:
- Update Channel: Choose the desired update channel, such as Monthly Enterprise, Semi-Annual Enterprise, or Current Channel.
- Language Settings: Specify the default languages for the Office installation.
- App Preferences (optional): Configure shared computer activation, auto-start settings, etc.
- Assign the App:
- Go to the Assignments section.
- Choose the user or device groups that should receive the deployment (e.g., All Users or specific departments).
- Specify Required, Available for enrolled devices, or Uninstall depending on your deployment scenario.
3. Monitor Deployment
- Check App Installation Status:
- Go to Apps > Monitor > App install status to see which devices have installed the apps.
- Troubleshoot Issues:
- For any failed installations, check the Intune logs and the event logs on client devices.
4. Optional Advanced Settings
- Dynamic Device Groups: Use Azure AD dynamic groups to target specific devices or users automatically.
- Custom Configuration Scripts: Deploy additional settings using PowerShell scripts via Intune.
Key Considerations
- Device Requirements: Ensure the devices meet the hardware and OS requirements for Microsoft 365 Apps.
- Regular Updates: Intune will manage updates for Microsoft 365 Apps if configured properly, ensuring apps are always up-to-date.
- User Communication: Inform end-users about the deployment to avoid confusion or disruption.
By following these steps, you can efficiently deploy and manage Microsoft 365 Apps for your organization using Microsoft Intune. If you encounter issues, the Intune troubleshooting blade and Microsoft support can assist further.
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