Microsoft Configuration Manager FAQ

The Microsoft Intune family of products is an integrated solution for managing all of your devices. Microsoft brings together Configuration Manager and Intune with simplified licensing. Continue to use your existing Configuration Manager investments, while taking advantage of the power of the Microsoft cloud at your own pace.

The following Microsoft management solutions are all now part of the Microsoft Intune brand:

• Configuration Manager
• Intune
• Desktop Analytics
• [Autopilot]/autopilot/enrollment-autopilot)

Aside from the name change, Configuration Manager still functions the same.

Most notably, the Start menu folder names changed for common components, such as the Configuration Manager console and Software Center.

• When referring to the entire solution that includes all components: Microsoft Intune family of products

• When referring to the on-premises component:

  • On first reference, use the full brand name: Microsoft Configuration Manager
  • For general use: Configuration Manager
  • For space-constrained use: ConfigMgr, only in instances where the general use name doesn't fit

If you're licensed for Configuration Manager, then you're also licensed for Intune to co-manage your Windows PCs. For more information, see the Product and licensing FAQ.

It takes time to make changes across all products, services, and supporting materials like documentation.

There are also some fundamental components that may never change. The main Windows service on site servers is still SMS_Executive.

Next steps

Learn about the what's new in Configuration Manager incremental versions.