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Microsoft has deprecated the creation of Administrative Templates in Intune for new configuration profiles, directing users to configure them in the Settings Catalog instead. Existing Administrative Templates will continue to function but will no longer contribute to your Secure Score. This change has caused a noticeable regression in Secure Score for many users. While the policies are still enforced on devices, they are no longer factored into the Secure Score calculation.
You Should Know:
1. Migrating to Settings Catalog:
- Navigate to Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.
- Go to Devices > Configuration profiles > Create profile.
- Select Settings catalog instead of Administrative Templates.
2. Verify Policy Enforcement:
- Use PowerShell to check if policies are still applied on devices:
Get-CimInstance -Namespace root\cimv2\mdm\dmmap -ClassName MDM_Policy_Config01_Device02
- This command retrieves device policies configured via Intune.
3. Check Secure Score:
- Access your Secure Score dashboard via:
Connect-AzureAD Get-AzureADSecureScore
- This command provides an overview of your current Secure Score.
4. Review Existing Templates:
- Export existing Administrative Templates for review:
Export-IntuneAdministrativeTemplate -Path "C:\IntuneTemplates"
- This ensures you have a backup before migrating to the Settings Catalog.
5. Update Configuration Profiles:
- Recreate policies in the Settings Catalog and assign them to relevant groups:
New-IntuneConfigurationProfile -Name "NewPolicy" -Description "Migrated Policy" -Platform "Windows10" -SettingsCatalog
6. Monitor Policy Compliance:
- Use Intune’s reporting feature to ensure policies are applied correctly:
Get-IntuneDeviceCompliancePolicy -PolicyName "NewPolicy"
What Undercode Say:
The deprecation of Administrative Templates in Intune highlights the importance of staying updated with Microsoft’s evolving ecosystem. Migrating to the Settings Catalog ensures compliance with the latest standards and maintains your Secure Score accuracy. Below are additional commands to help you manage Intune and Secure Score effectively:
- List Intune Managed Devices:
Get-IntuneManagedDevice
- Check Azure AD Secure Score History:
Get-AzureADSecureScoreHistory
- Export Intune Configuration:
Export-IntuneConfiguration -Path "C:\IntuneBackup"
- Monitor Device Compliance:
Get-IntuneDeviceCompliancePolicy -PolicyName "CompliancePolicy"
For further details, refer to Microsoft’s official documentation:
Microsoft Intune Documentation
Azure Secure Score Overview
Stay proactive in updating your configurations to align with Microsoft’s latest recommendations.
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Reported By: Joery Intune – Hackers Feeds
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