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4 ways to get your client policy synchronized with the Intune service.

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MikeGriz
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Jan 12, 2023
With any client/server application there are times when things are not in sync between the server and the client, and you want to correct that.  Most of the time there are automated ways this will ha...
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JuliusPIV
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Jan 17, 2023

Hey MikeGriz Thanks for this post! 

I've got a few questions regarding what you've shared.

  1. What's the reasoning for having multiple sync options?  Are there any legitimate scenarios where Company Portal wouldn't be present thus necessitating the need for a button under Settings > Accounts > Access work or school > Your Account > Info? 
  2. Why make one more button more powerful than the rest?  Why isn't that the default behavior?
  3. Are there any programmatic methods for initiating a normal sync?
  4. Are there any programmatic methods for initiating a sync using the "powerful button?"
  5. Also, can you share details on "sync hammer" restrictions?  (e.g.: Don't sync more than 3 times in 15 mins or else the service temporarily ignores your device for an hour)

Many thanks!