Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorManage devices and apps (55-60%)Easy
A Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator needs to deploy a custom application to macOS devices. The application is packaged as a standard macOS installer (.pkg file). The deployment must be silent and ensure that the application is installed automatically on the target devices. Which Intune app type should the administrator use?
- AmacOS LOB app (.pkg)
- BMicrosoft 365 Apps for macOS
- CWeb link app
- DmacOS app (DMG)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. macOS LOB app (.pkg)
Microsoft Intune supports deploying custom macOS applications packaged as .pkg files directly using the 'macOS LOB app (pkg)' type. This allows for silent installation on enrolled devices.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Microsoft 365 Apps for macOS is for deploying Microsoft Office suite applications, not custom .pkg files.
- C. Web link apps only provide a shortcut to a web application, not a software installation.
- D. macOS app (DMG) is used for applications distributed within a Disk Image, which often requires more complex scripting for silent installation.
Intune macOS LOB App (.pkg)
Deploying custom macOS applications packaged as standard installer (.pkg) files via Intune's Line-of-Business app type for macOS.
- Supports standard .pkg installer files.
- Enables silent, automatic installation.
- Ideal for in-house or third-party custom macOS apps.
Memory trick: PKG for packages, DMG for disk images.