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Intune Planning and Licensing

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Last updated: 2026-08-04

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Planning outcomes

A strong plan should define scope, environments, target controls, rollout waves, and support model before policy creation begins.

Key planning dimensions

Dimension Example decision
Environment strategy BYOD (bring your own device) only, full MDM (mobile device management), or mixed model
Platform scope Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android, Linux
Security posture Baseline standards and Conditional Access model
App strategy Store apps, Win32, line-of-business apps, web apps
Migration path Greenfield, third-party MDM (mobile device management) migration, co-management

Licensing considerations

  1. Intune entitlement for managed users and devices.
  2. Microsoft Entra ID P1 (Plan 1) or P2 (Plan 2) for Conditional Access and dynamic groups.
  3. Microsoft Defender integration requirements for endpoint risk signals.
  4. Intune Suite capabilities where required (for example remote help or endpoint privilege controls).
  • Phase 1: pilot with IT and support users.
  • Phase 2: controlled expansion by environment type.
  • Phase 3: production rollout by geography or business unit.
  • Phase 4: optimize operations and reduce exception debt.

Planning checklist

  • Define environment-by-environment enrollment model.
  • Document target policy baseline and rollback path.
  • Confirm licensing prerequisites and gaps.
  • Align helpdesk and communications model to rollout phases.
  • Establish KPI baselines before broad rollout.