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natehopkinsazure
Mar 28, 2025Copper Contributor
Free Azure / Intune For Testing
My organization utilizes Azure and Intune for device management. Testing features requires several layers of red tape. In most situations, I'm not even sure that the feature I want to test will eve...
Kidd_Ip
Mar 28, 2025MVP
How about this:
- Microsoft Sandbox Offerings:
- Microsoft could consider providing "sandbox environments" tailored to enterprise customers. These environments would have pre-defined limitations, such as:
- Device limits: e.g., max 10 Entra-joined devices.
- App limits: e.g., max 10 apps in Intune.
- These instances could come with read-only billing or reporting, ensuring they aren't used for production while allowing exploration.
- Partner and Enterprise Programs:
- Microsoft has programs like the Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) and Partner Networks that sometimes offer hands-on labs and environments for testing new features. Expanding these programs to include isolated dev instances for technical employees could address your concern.