Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorManage devices and apps (55-60%)Hard
A Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator needs to deploy a custom configuration profile to a specific group of Windows 11 devices. This configuration requires setting a registry key value that is not directly exposed in any of Intune's built-in templates or settings catalogs. Which Intune profile type should be used to achieve this?
- ADevice restrictions
- BAdministrative Templates
- CSettings catalog
- DCustom (OMA-URI)
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Correct answer: D. Custom (OMA-URI)
When a specific configuration, especially a registry key, is not available through Intune's standard templates or settings catalog, a 'Custom (OMA-URI)' profile can be used. This allows administrators to define settings using Open Mobile Alliance Uniform Resource Identifier (OMA-URI) strings, which directly map to device configuration service providers (CSPs).
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Device restrictions are a specific template for common device controls (e.g., camera, app store) and do not allow for custom registry key manipulation.
- B. Administrative Templates are for Group Policy-like settings and are typically exposed through the settings catalog or specific templates, not for arbitrary registry keys not covered by ADMX.
- C. Settings catalog provides a vast collection of settings, but if a specific registry key is truly custom and not exposed, this won't cover it.
Intune Custom OMA-URI Profile
An Intune configuration profile type that allows administrators to deploy custom settings to Windows devices using Open Mobile Alliance Uniform Resource Identifier (OMA-URI) strings, directly interacting with Configuration Service Providers (CSPs).
- Used for settings not available in standard Intune templates.
- Requires knowledge of OMA-URI paths and data types.
- Directly interacts with Windows CSPs.
- Provides granular control over device configurations, including registry values.
Memory trick: OMA-URI unlocks hidden settings for advanced control.