Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorManage devices and apps (55-60%)Medium
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage its Windows 11 devices. The IT department needs to deploy a custom application that consists of multiple files, requires specific PowerShell scripts for pre-installation and post-installation steps, and has complex detection rules to verify successful installation. Which Intune application type is best suited for this scenario?
- AWin32 app (Windows)
- BLine-of-business app (Windows)
- CMicrosoft 365 Apps for Windows 10 and later
- DWeb link
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Win32 app (Windows)
Win32 app (Windows) is the most powerful and flexible application type in Intune for complex deployments. It supports bundling multiple files, custom installation/uninstallation scripts, and sophisticated detection rules, making it ideal for the described scenario.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. LOB apps are for simpler, single-file installers (.msi, .appx, .msix) and lack advanced scripting and detection capabilities.
- C. This is specifically for deploying Microsoft 365 Office applications.
- D. Web links are merely shortcuts to web pages and do not facilitate application installation.
Intune Win32 App
A Microsoft Intune application type used for deploying complex Windows applications, including those with multiple files, custom scripts, and advanced detection methods.
- Requires packaging the application into a .intunewin file.
- Supports pre-installation, installation, and post-installation scripts.
- Offers robust detection rules based on files, registry, or PowerShell scripts.
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