Microsoft Endpoint Manager at Microsoft Ignite 2020
Overview
Microsoft Endpoint Manager is the comprehensive management solution for all of your endpoint devices, including Windows 10, macOS, iOS, and Android. At Microsoft Ignite 2020, Microsoft announced several new features and enhancements to Microsoft Endpoint Manager. This post provides an overview of some of the exciting new features and enhancements that were announced.
Intune Device Management Enhancements
Microsoft announced several new features and enhancements to Intune device management at Ignite 2020. One of the most exciting new features is the ability to manage additional devices, including macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. This provides more flexibility for organizations to choose the platform that best meets their needs. Additionally, Microsoft announced the ability to deploy Win32 applications to Windows 10 devices using Intune. This provides a more efficient way to deploy and manage applications across the enterprise.
Enhanced Security Features
Microsoft also announced several new security features for Microsoft Endpoint Manager. These include the ability to manage Windows Defender Application Guard, Windows Hello for Business, and Windows Defender Credential Guard. These features provide advanced security for your organization, protecting against malicious attacks and unauthorized access. Additionally, Microsoft announced the ability to use Microsoft Endpoint Manager to manage Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection. This provides organizations with the ability to quickly detect and respond to potential threats.
PowerShell Script Examples
Microsoft Endpoint Manager includes a PowerShell cmdlets library that enables administrators to automate administrative tasks. At Ignite 2020, Microsoft announced several updates to the PowerShell cmdlets library. These updates make it easier to manage Windows 10 devices through PowerShell scripts. For example, administrators can now use PowerShell to deploy Win32 applications to Windows 10 devices. Administrators can also use PowerShell to configure Windows Defender Application Guard and Windows Hello for Business on Windows 10 devices.
Conclusion
At Microsoft Ignite 2020, Microsoft announced several new features and enhancements to Microsoft Endpoint Manager. These new features provide organizations with more flexibility and control over their endpoint devices. Additionally, Microsoft announced several new security features, including Windows Defender Application Guard and Windows Hello for Business. Finally, Microsoft also updated the PowerShell cmdlets library, making it easier to automate administrative tasks. Together, these updates make Microsoft Endpoint Manager a comprehensive management solution for all of your endpoint devices.
