Windows Intune och beta 2 – management i molnet

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Windows PC Management Through the Cloud
Getting Started with Windows Intune Beta 2

Windows Intune is a new solution that simplifies how businesses manage and secure PCs using Windows cloud services and Windows 7. On July 12th, we released Beta 2 of the Windows Intune. The first beta filled up very quickly, but you can still sign up for Windows Intune Beta 2 by visiting the Windows Intune site.

Windows Intune requires no server infrastructure: the Microsoft datacenter provides all the services and storage required from the cloud. All you need is Internet access, a Silverlight-compatible browser, and a client installer package (MSI) that you can download from the Windows Intune account console. You can use Windows Intune to manage all business editions of Windows, including Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Business and Ultimate, and Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate. Both the x86 and x64 bit platforms are supported.

During the installation a number of specialized agents are installed to provide the features to the computer these include the Windows Intune:

  • Malware protection; based on the Forefront protection suite
  • Monitoring Agent; based on the System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 agent
  • Remote Assistance; based on Microsoft Easy Assist
  • Policy Platform agent; this enforces the Windows Intune Policies
  • Client application; provides the end user access to Windows Intune features.

After installation, it typically takes a few minutes for the PC to show up in the Windows Intune Administration console as seen here:

Figure 1: Unassigned Computer Status
Figure 1: Unassigned Computer Status

Once you see your PC, you can now manage it via the console simply by clicking on the computer's name. This will bring up the computer properties as shown below:

Figure 2: Computer Properties screen
Figure 2: Computer Properties screen

From this area, you are able to manage group membership, updates, malware protection, and system alerts as well as review, print, or export the detailed hardware and software inventory data.

Back at the main administrator console you can also generate reports detailing update status, software installations, and software licenses in use across all computers. Additionally, you can assign polices to control how Windows Intune enforces updates or apply malware protection scans without the need for management server infrastructure. You will also be able to respond to requests from your users for remote assistance so that you can securely remote control their computers wherever they are!

To find out more about Windows Intune, or if would like to sign up for the beta and join the thousands who are already using it to help manage their computers, visit www.windowsintune.com. For technical guidance and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the Windows Intune resource center on TechNet.