Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorManage devices and apps (55-60%)Hard
A Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator needs to ensure that all corporate-owned Windows 11 devices automatically install approved drivers and firmware updates. These updates should be deployed alongside regular quality updates. Which Intune feature allows for the management and deployment of driver and firmware updates?
- ADriver and firmware update policies
- BFeature updates for Windows 10 and later
- CQuality updates for Windows 10 and later
- DWindows update rings
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Driver and firmware update policies
Intune's 'Driver and firmware update policies' (introduced as a distinct capability) are specifically designed to manage and deploy driver and firmware updates on Windows devices, separate from feature or quality updates, allowing for granular control over these critical components.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This policy type manages only feature updates.
- C. This policy type manages only quality updates.
- D. Windows update rings manage feature and quality updates, but do not offer specific controls for driver and firmware updates.
Intune Driver and Firmware Updates
A dedicated policy type in Microsoft Intune for managing the deployment of driver and firmware updates to Windows devices, offering more granular control than general update rings.
- Specific policy for drivers/firmware.
- Allows approval and deferral.
- Enhances device stability and security.
Memory trick: Drivers and firmware get their own VIP lane for updates.