Configure Microsoft Entra ID for device and policy management

Intermediate
Administrator
Microsoft 365
Windows
Microsoft Intune

Configure Microsoft Entra ID to support Intune-based endpoint management by managing users, groups, roles, and device registration settings for efficient policy targeting and security enforcement.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Explain how Microsoft Entra ID provides the identity infrastructure for Intune device management
  • Create and manage user accounts and groups in Microsoft Entra ID
  • Assign appropriate administrative roles for device management tasks
  • Configure device registration settings to control how devices join Microsoft Entra ID
  • Create dynamic membership groups using rules based on user or device attributes

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 administration concepts
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Intune fundamentals
  • Access to a Microsoft 365 test tenant (recommended for hands-on practice)