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Microsoft has introduced a significant upgrade to Intune check-ins with the Declared Configuration Protocol (Windows DC), moving away from the traditional OMA-DM sync model. This new approach aims to address latency issues and improve efficiency in device management.
Key Benefits:
- No more waiting for long sync cycles.
- Devices proactively maintain their desired state.
- Faster reporting and reduced latency.
- Complete desired state sent at once, eliminating the need for individual commands every few hours.
This shift is expected to revolutionize how Intune manages device configurations, making it faster and more reliable.
Read more about this upgrade here: Microsoft Declared Configuration Protocol
You Should Know:
To leverage the new Declared Configuration Protocol in Intune, here are some practical steps, commands, and configurations you should be aware of:
1. Enable Declared Configuration in Intune:
- Navigate to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.
- Go to Devices > Windows > Windows enrollment > Declared Configuration.
- Enable the feature and configure the desired state for your devices.
2. Verify Device Compliance:
Use the following PowerShell command to check if devices are compliant with the declared configuration:
Get-MsolDevice -All | Where-Object { $_.IsCompliant -eq $true }
3. Monitor Sync Status:
To monitor the sync status of devices, use:
Get-AutopilotDiagnostics -DeviceName <DeviceName>
4. Force a Sync:
If you need to force a device to sync with Intune, use:
Invoke-Command -ComputerName <DeviceName> -ScriptBlock { Start-Process -FilePath "C:\Windows\System32\DeviceManagement\MDMAgent.exe" -ArgumentList "-Sync" }
5. Check Declared Configuration Logs:
Review logs to ensure the declared configuration is applied correctly:
Get-EventLog -LogName "Microsoft-Windows-DeviceManagement-Enterprise-Diagnostics-Provider/Admin"
6. Troubleshooting:
If devices are not syncing as expected, use the following command to reset the Intune management extension:
Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\IntuneManagementExtension" -Recurse -Force
7. Deploy Declared Configuration via PowerShell:
Use this script to deploy a declared configuration profile:
$config = @{
"DeviceName" = "<DeviceName>"
"DesiredState" = @{
"Setting1" = "Value1"
"Setting2" = "Value2"
}
}
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/deviceManagement/declaredConfigurations" -Method Post -Body ($config | ConvertTo-Json) -Headers @{Authorization = "Bearer $token"}
What Undercode Say:
The of the Declared Configuration Protocol in Intune marks a significant step forward in device management. By eliminating the inefficiencies of the OMA-DM sync model, Microsoft has addressed one of the most persistent pain points for IT administrators. The ability to send the complete desired state at once not only reduces latency but also ensures that devices remain compliant with organizational policies more effectively.
For IT professionals, this upgrade means less time spent troubleshooting sync issues and more time focusing on strategic initiatives. The provided PowerShell commands and steps should help you get started with the new protocol and ensure a smooth transition.
For further reading and detailed documentation, visit: Microsoft Intune Documentation
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