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Managing devices and keeping everything running smoothly can feel like an uphill battle. IT teams are tasked with handling countless configurations, updates, and policies across a wide range of devices, all while guaranteeing security and compliance.
One proven approach to tackle this is Microsoft Intune, a popular cloud solution that helps organizations manage devices and applications. But what if you could take that management to the next level? Imagine having full control over your Intune configurations, with automation, consistency, and reassurance that nothing has been missed.
This is where configuration as code (CaC) comes in, and when paired with config.XO, it can completely transform how you manage your Intune environments. In this blog, we’ll explore how this winning combination can greatly improve your workflows and performance.
What is CaC and why does it matter for Microsoft Intune?
Imagine being able to manage your entire device fleet’s configuration like a developer manages code. That’s exactly what Configuration as Code allows you to do. By treating your configurations as code files, you can easily manage, track, and automate changes across your systems.
For Microsoft Intune users, this means you can say goodbye to the manual struggles of setting up and maintaining configurations for each device. Instead, you can:
- Automate configuration updates across all devices seamlessly
- Have consistency across your organization—no more accidental misconfigurations
- Version control your policies, making it easy to track changes or roll back if something doesn’t work as expected
- Improve security with greater control over who can change configurations and a clear history of changes
📌 Related post: Why CaC is essential for modern DevOps
The secret ingredient to configuration management? config.XO
Now, let’s add an exciting twist to the mix—XOAP’s Configuration Management (config.XO). While Configuration as Code brings automation and flexibility, config.XO amplifies these benefits by acting as a powerful solution that integrates directly with Intune. Think of it as the ultimate companion for your CaC strategy.
Here’s what config.XO brings to the table:
- Centralized configuration management: Manage and deploy configurations across all your devices from one platform.
- Version control: Every change you make is automatically versioned, so you always know what’s happening with your configurations.
- Automation at scale: Whether you’re managing 50 devices or 5,000, config.XO makes sure every endpoint is configured exactly as it should be—quickly and accurately.
- Simple app deployment and software distribution: Streamline the packaging, deployment, and monitoring of custom Win32 applications or other app types.
- Cross-tenant deployments: Automate the process of synchronizing policies, profiles, and security settings across multiple tenants.
- Flexibility in software and OS deployment: More dynamic software deployment and OS distribution methods, supporting multiple platforms beyond Windows.
Why this combo is a game-changer
Pairing Microsoft Intune with config.XO simplifies IT management by automating configuration setups across devices. With config.XO, you can quickly apply templates, automate updates, and manage configurations without manual effort. This saves time and allows your IT team to focus on higher-priority tasks.
Additionally, config.XO enhances control by versioning every change, enabling easy rollbacks, and providing detailed audit logs for security and compliance. It helps your organization grow and your configurations to remain consistent and compliant across all devices.
A real-life example
Let’s say you’re an IT administrator for a large enterprise with hundreds of devices scattered across various locations. Keeping all those devices updated with the latest security policies, configuration settings, and software packages is a major challenge.
By using configuration as code and config.XO, you can manage all your Intune configurations from one central place. For example, you can push security updates or change policies for a specific department—all with a few clicks. The configuration changes are automatically applied across all devices in a matter of minutes, saving your team hours of manual work. And if you ever need to audit or review changes, everything is neatly versioned.
🎥 Watch: Introduction to config.XO (XOAP’s Configuration Management)
Modernize your management system for free
Having the right tools can make all the difference. Combining the power of Microsoft Intune with configuration as code and config.XO reveals a new level of productivity, automation, and control for your team. It’s the perfect solution for modern IT departments looking to scale operations, improve security, and simplify the management of their devices.
Ready to test it out yourself? Try config.XO for free—without adding your credit card details in advance.Â
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