Microsoft Endpoint Manager – 2111 (November) Edition: What’s New
As cloud computing continues to make its mark in the technology world, Microsoft Endpoint Manager is quickly becoming one of the most popular cloud management platforms available. The November update of Microsoft Endpoint Manager (2111) includes a host of new features, including improved deployment, enhanced security, and additional device management capabilities. In this article we’ll explore what’s new in the 2111 (November) edition of Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
Improved Deployment
The November update of Microsoft Endpoint Manager brings with it improved deployment capabilities. Administrators now have the ability to quickly and easily deploy applications to their devices, with the ability to customize the deployment process for each application. This includes the ability to specify which users the application should be deployed to, the installation method, and even the version of the application that should be deployed.
Enhanced Security
Microsoft Endpoint Manager has always been a secure platform, but the November update brings with it enhanced security capabilities. Administrators now have the ability to easily configure role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure that only authorized users can access the platform. Additionally, administrators can now set up device policies to ensure that devices connecting to the platform are secure and compliant. These policies can be used to enforce password strength, restrict access to certain applications, and even require two-factor authentication.
Additional Device Management Capabilities
The November update of Microsoft Endpoint Manager also brings with it additional device management capabilities. Administrators now have the ability to quickly and easily manage device inventory, ensuring that all of their devices are up to date and secure. Additionally, administrators can now manage device settings, including setting up Wi-Fi networks, setting up printers, and more.
PowerShell Script Examples
PowerShell scripts can be used to manage and configure Microsoft Endpoint Manager. Here are some examples of PowerShell scripts for the November update:
* Create and configure a new user in the system: New-IntuneUser -DisplayName “John Doe” -EmailAddress john@example.com -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString -String “password” -AsPlainText -Force)
* Set up a device policy: Set-IntuneDevicePolicy -Name “Secure Device” -PasswordRequired $true -MinimumPasswordLength 10 -PasswordExpirationDays 90
* Create a Wi-Fi network: New-IntuneWiFiNetwork -Name “Office Network” -SecurityType WPA2 -Encryption AES -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString -String “password” -AsPlainText -Force)
* Deploy an application to a user: Deploy-IntuneApplication -User john@example.com -ApplicationName “Example App” -InstallationMethod Assigned
Conclusion
The November update of Microsoft Endpoint Manager brings with it a host of new features and improvements. Administrators now have the ability to quickly and easily deploy applications, set up device policies, and manage device settings. With these new capabilities, administrators can ensure their devices are secure and compliant, and that their users have the applications they need to do their jobs.
