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Intune client vs MDM
Dear all, We have been checking out trying to manage our Windows 10 workstations using Intune. We know we can enroll our devices either via MDM or deploying the Intune client. I understand that MS r...
- Hi cake765
They recommend to use MDM, see article here
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/intune/intune-legacy-pc-client
As they are referring to it as a legacy client that means they will drop it in the future. They plan to retire the whole silverlight portal and legacy client but still have some last bits of functionality previously available in Silverlight to move over to Azure. The What’s New in Intune page should keep you informed as they backfill this last functionality.
Hope that answers your question!
Best, Chris
You're not missing anything. The agent can provide deeper hardware/software inventory and management data than the standard MDM channel. I'd compare the specific capabilities you need before choosing one, rather than assuming MDM alone will give you the same level of visibility.