Windows Intune Step by Step Guide Part 4: Policies

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Part 4 of my Windows Intune Step by Step Guide describes how to configure and deploy policies.

Windows Intune policies focus on providing you with straightforward settings that help control the security settings on mobile devices, provide computer updates, ensure Endpoint Protection, maintain firewall settings, and enhance the end user experience. 

In the workspace shortcuts pane, click the Policy icon.

Under tasks, click Add Policy

In the Create a New Policy dialog box, the following policy templates are presented:

• Mobile Device Security Policy
• Windows Firewall Settings
• Windows Intune Agent Settings
• Windows Intune Center Settings

I am only managing Windows 8 Enterprise tablets in this series so I do not need to configure the Mobile Device Security Policy (however I have included screenshots of the options at the end of this blog)

I also did not require to manage Windows Firewall settings  (however I have included screenshots of the options at the end of this blog)

Select the Windows Intune Agent Settings template and click Create and Deploy a Policy with the Recommended Settings.

Add All Computers to the Selected Groups

The policy is now available in the console and can be edited.

The following screenshots show the default policy settings. Each item is configurable.

Select the Windows Intune Center Settings template and click Create and Deploy a Policy with the Recommended Settings.

This allows you to display support information to your users.

Enter your details

Choose to deploy the policy now.

Both deployed policies can be seen in the console.

After these policies have been deployed, all users or devices inherit these settings as their baseline policy. You can then review and, if required, edit the details of these policies from the Policy workspace.

Computers will check for updates to policies between 8 and 22 hours, depending on the configuration of the Windows Intune Agent policies. You can force a refresh of policy on computers by using the "Refresh Policies" remote task. 

Mobile Device Security Policy Options

All items are configurable

Windows Firewall Policy Options

All items are configurable