Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorManage devices and apps (55-60%)Easy
A Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator needs to deploy a custom application to a group of macOS devices. The application is provided as a .pkg file and does not require any pre- or post-installation scripts. The administrator wants to ensure that the application is installed silently and automatically on targeted devices. Which Intune application type should be used?
- AWeb link (macOS)
- BmacOS app (DMG)
- CLine-of-business (LOB) app (macOS)
- DMicrosoft Store app (macOS)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Line-of-business (LOB) app (macOS)
For macOS applications provided as a single .pkg installer without complex scripting, the Line-of-business (LOB) app type in Intune is the most straightforward and appropriate choice.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Web links are for shortcuts to web resources, not for deploying applications.
- B. While .dmg files are common for macOS, Intune's LOB app type specifically handles .pkg files directly for simpler deployments.
- D. There is no 'Microsoft Store app' type for macOS in Intune; macOS apps come from the Apple App Store or are custom packages.
Intune macOS LOB App (.PKG)
A Microsoft Intune application type used to deploy single .pkg (macOS installer package) files to managed macOS devices, typically for straightforward, silent installations.
- Designed for standard macOS installer packages.
- Does not support complex pre/post-installation scripting directly.
- Simple to configure for silent, automatic deployment.
Memory trick: Think of .PKG as a 'pre-wrapped present' for macOS LOB.