Ubuntu Enrollment into Intune

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Ubuntu Enrollment into Intune

Overview

Ubuntu devices can be enrolled into Intune for compliance reporting, conditional access, and limited policy management. This is especially useful in developer or mixed-OS environments.

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later.
• Internet connectivity.
• Azure AD account with Intune license.
• Administrator rights on Ubuntu system.

Steps

1. Update Ubuntu System

• Run:

 sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install Intune Client

• Install dependencies:

 sudo apt install gnome-extension-appindicator

• Add Microsoft package repo:

 wget https://packages.microsoft.com/config/ubuntu/22.04/packages-microsoft-prod.deb  
 sudo dpkg -i packages-microsoft-prod.deb  
 sudo apt update

• Install Intune portal:

 sudo apt install intune-portal

3. Enroll Device

• Open Intune Portal from Ubuntu applications.
• Sign in with work account.
• Follow prompts to complete enrollment.

4. Verify Enrollment

• On device: check Intune Portal > Device Status (should show compliant).
• In Intune Admin Center: Devices > All Devices → Ubuntu device listed.

5. Apply Policies

• Assign compliance policies:
  • Disk encryption
  • Password requirements
• Assign configuration profiles (Linux supported ones).

6. Monitor Devices

• In Admin Center: track compliance status.
• On device: check Intune Portal logs for troubleshooting.

Notes

• Linux management in Intune is limited to compliance and reporting.
• Application deployment and advanced policies may not be supported.
• Useful in BYOD and developer environments.

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