Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorManage identity and compliance (10-15%)Medium
An administrator needs to configure Intune to automatically enroll all new corporate-owned iOS/iPadOS devices without requiring user interaction during the initial setup. The devices are purchased directly from Apple. Which enrollment method should be used?
- AApple Configurator
- BDirect enrollment
- CApple Business Manager (ABM) / Apple School Manager (ASM)
- DDevice enrollment manager (DEM)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Apple Business Manager (ABM) / Apple School Manager (ASM)
Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM) integration with Intune allows for automated, zero-touch enrollment of corporate-owned iOS/iPadOS devices purchased directly from Apple, ensuring they are enrolled during initial setup.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Apple Configurator is for manual enrollment of a small number of devices, often via USB, and doesn't provide zero-touch initial setup.
- B. Direct enrollment is a broad term; in Intune, it often refers to user-driven enrollment or specific legacy methods not suited for zero-touch mass deployment.
- D. DEM is for enrolling large numbers of devices with a single account, but still requires some user interaction or manual steps per device.
Apple Business Manager (ABM) Enrollment
A zero-touch enrollment method for corporate-owned iOS/iPadOS devices purchased directly from Apple, allowing automatic MDM enrollment during initial device setup.
- Requires integration with Intune.
- Provides automatic, mandatory enrollment.
- Ideal for large-scale corporate deployments.
Memory trick: Apple Business Manager streamlines device setup right out of the box.