Windows Intune

Microsoft Windows Intune is a cloud computing software company Microsoft. It serves the management of PCs and mobile devices over the Internet and was introduced in 2011.

Function

Intune allows an administrator to manage devices with Windows operating systems via a web browser, such as virus scans to perform or to install updates. All this is done through a web browser that is compatible with Silverlight 3.0. The administrator must also have registered at Microsoft with a Windows Live ID. The accesses encrypted done on the connected computer. Intune includes a component for the automatic acquisition of the status of all maintained PCs. The network size is the manufacturer with a maximum of 500 computers. Distribution is through a subscription system: For each managed device fall on monthly costs.