Summary
Application lifecycle management in Microsoft Intune gives administrators the tools to add, deploy, configure, protect, monitor, update, and retire apps across the organization. This module explored the five stages of the application lifecycle and the practical steps needed to manage apps consistently throughout their operational life.
Key takeaways
- Application lifecycle management includes five stages: Add, Deploy, Configure, Protect, and Retire
- Deploy apps to users and devices using groups, assignment intents, and filters to refine targeting
- Configure default app settings automatically through app configuration policies for managed devices or managed apps
- Enforce compliance requirements using app protection policies combined with Conditional Access
- Monitor app deployment status, discovered apps, app protection status, and application reliability through Intune reports
- Update apps using platform-specific methods including supersedence for Win32 apps and automatic updates for store apps
Next steps
Consider reviewing your current app portfolio to identify opportunities for lifecycle improvements. Start by examining one app deployment to verify that it follows the full lifecycle stages, from assignment through monitoring and update management. Use Intune's reporting capabilities to identify any gaps in deployment success or protection coverage, and refine your group targeting or policy assignments to address them.