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MDM License requirements.
- Feb 08, 2020
cbraafhart Hi, there are various options, the first to check out is the following:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-for-ios-and-android/secure-outlook-for-ios-and-android#leveraging-mobile-device-management-for-office-365
Note the limitations mentioned but however this is available with Office 365 Business Essentials license at no extra cost:
"Because this is a device management solution, there is no native capability to control which apps can be used even after a device is enrolled. If you want to limit access to Outlook for iOS and Android, you will need to obtain Azure Active Directory Premium licenses and leverage the conditional access policies."
Microsoft 365 Business (at extra expense) would be the best option which includes Microsoft Intune and Azure AD Premium (which can be also bought separately as an add-on), this opens up much more control:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-for-ios-and-android/secure-outlook-for-ios-and-android#block-all-email-apps-except-outlook-for-ios-and-android-using-conditional-access
You can also Intune app protection policies for additional security too, including for personal devices that aren't enrolled:
http:// https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-for-ios-and-android/secure-outlook-for-ios-and-android#protect-corporate-data-in-outlook-for-ios-and-android-using-intune-app-protection-policies
Selective app-based wipe is also available as outlined https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/apps/apps-selective-wipe.
This can also similarly be applied not only to email but SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams etc. If you are new to Conditional Access this is a https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/overview!
cbraafhart Hi, there are various options, the first to check out is the following:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-for-ios-and-android/secure-outlook-for-ios-and-android#leveraging-mobile-device-management-for-office-365
Note the limitations mentioned but however this is available with Office 365 Business Essentials license at no extra cost:
"Because this is a device management solution, there is no native capability to control which apps can be used even after a device is enrolled. If you want to limit access to Outlook for iOS and Android, you will need to obtain Azure Active Directory Premium licenses and leverage the conditional access policies."
Microsoft 365 Business (at extra expense) would be the best option which includes Microsoft Intune and Azure AD Premium (which can be also bought separately as an add-on), this opens up much more control:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-for-ios-and-android/secure-outlook-for-ios-and-android#block-all-email-apps-except-outlook-for-ios-and-android-using-conditional-access
You can also Intune app protection policies for additional security too, including for personal devices that aren't enrolled:
http:// https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-for-ios-and-android/secure-outlook-for-ios-and-android#protect-corporate-data-in-outlook-for-ios-and-android-using-intune-app-protection-policies
Selective app-based wipe is also available as outlined https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/apps/apps-selective-wipe.
This can also similarly be applied not only to email but SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams etc. If you are new to Conditional Access this is a https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/overview!
- David JohnsonApr 01, 2022Copper Contributor
Cian Allner the proper link is https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-for-ios-and-android/secure-outlook-for-ios-and-android#protect-corporate-data-in-outlook-for-ios-and-android-using-intune-app-protection-policies
- cbraafhartFeb 08, 2020Brass Contributor@CianAllner
I have read the supplied links. What i would like to achieve is not possible with just Mobile device Management for Office 365. It will give me the opportunity to set policies and secure wipe the phones but i can't control which app they use to synchronise their email. I have to set up a test pilot and try to configure mdm for O365 using specific policies to achieve the minimum i would to achieve. But your information was very helpfull. But for now i know enough.- DanielNguyenJun 08, 2020Copper Contributor
Hi cbraafhart
We have a mix of M365 Business licensing (Basic and Standard). Do you mind advising me that MDM for M365 is available for Basic licenses (I believed its previous name is O365 Business Essentials).
Thanks,