OneDrive Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2018
Today at the Microsoft Ignite conference, we announced new innovations for OneDrive to better connect you to your personal and shared files in Office 365, from any device. We’re making it easier to share and work together in real-time while using the power of artificial intelligence to help you be more productive. And we're introducing new security and compliance capabilities to better protect your workApple making device migration to Microsoft Intune easy with upcoming OS 26 release
By: Iris Yuning Ye – Product Manager | Microsoft Intune Apple recently announced a major update at their Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 that solves one of the biggest headaches for admins: migrating macOS and iOS/iPadOS devices from one mobile device management (MDM) solution to another without factory resets, manual re-enrollment, or missing configurations. With the new MDM Migration capability in macOS 26 and iOS/iPadOS 26, built directly into Apple Business Manager, IT admins are able to transition devices from third-party MDMs to Microsoft Intune seamlessly, and without user disruption. Migrating devices to Intune helps IT admins consolidate device management across platforms, enforce consistent security policies, and reduce operational complexity. In this blog, learn how to start using Apple’s MDM migration feature to easily move your macOS and iOS/iPadOS fleet to Intune. Prerequisite: macOS/iOS/iPadOS 26 and enrollment into a device management service is required to use the Apple MDM migration feature. 1. Pre-migration – preparation and set up Before starting the migration process, there are five major steps to follow for preparation. 1.1 Keep a record of your devices Start by creating a detailed inventory of all devices in your organization. This should include each device model, the version of OS it’s running, and whether it’s corporate-owned or user-owned. This step is critical because Apple’s new migration feature has specific OS version requirements. Knowing which devices are eligible helps you scope the migration accurately and avoid surprises later. 1.2 Document configurations in current MDM Before making any changes, document all existing configurations in your current MDM platform. This includes: Configuration profiles: Capture all profiles related to Wi-Fi, VPN, email, and certificates. These are essential for maintaining connectivity and access post-migration. Compliance policies: Note any rules that enforce password complexity, encryption, or device health checks. Security baselines: Record settings such as FileVault encryption, Gatekeeper, and the macOS firewall to ensure security standards are preserved. Custom scripts: List any scripts used for automation, monitoring, or maintenance tasks. Deployed applications: Document all apps currently deployed, including how they’re delivered (Volume Purchase Program, App Store, or custom packages). This documentation will serve as your blueprint for rebuilding these configurations in Intune. 1.3 Configure the Apple MDM push certificate Navigate to the Intune admin center, create and upload an Apple MDM push certificate. This certificate allows Intune to securely communicate with Apple devices. Without it, device management and policy enforcement can’t function. 1.4 Add Microsoft Intune to Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM) Next, integrate Microsoft Intune with ABM or ASM, by following these steps: Download the public key from Intune. Upload that key to ABM or ASM when creating a new MDM server. Then, download the server token from ABM or ASM and upload it back into Intune. This allows ABM to recognize Intune as a valid MDM server and enables device assignment. 1.5 Set up MDM Configurations in Intune Since migration is treated as a new device enrollment, you'll need to follow standard Intune ADE (Automated Device Enrollment) guidance to setup device enrollment profile. Some key steps include: Once the device is in ABM/ASM, token that must be created to link Intune with ABM. Then, the device needs to sync from ABM to Intune. There is an automatic sync every 12 hours, or admin can manually sync once every 15 min. After successfully synced device from ABM to Intune, you need to create the enrollment profile, and then manually assign it to the devices via device serial number, and then the device can power on and enroll through that assigned enrollment profile Using the configurations documented in step 1.2, begin replicating existing configurations in Intune. This includes but is not limited to: Rebuilding configuration profiles for network access and security. Reapplying compliance and security policies. Re-deploying applications. Rewriting or importing scripts as needed. Identify the other controls to implement that improves Zero Trust. Call to action: Please make sure testing the MDM configurations on a test device before assigning them to the devices you plan on migrating. And before initiating any migration, communicate with your endpoint users first, keeping them informed to avoid any confusion. 2. Migration – Admin step-by-step flow The admin experience starts from ABM or ASM. After logging into ABM or ASM, navigate to the Devices section. Select the device or group of devices targeted for migration to Intune. Selecting the ellipsis on the top right of device overview interface unveils the “Assign Device Management” button. Select the server you want to migrate the device to. In our case, it’s Intune. Confirm device assignment. 3. Migration – Endpoint step-by-step flow After completing the device management assignment, the device user receives a notification informing them that a management change is required. macOS iOS/iPadOS When the user selects the notification, they are guided through a simple approval process. If the user doesn’t initiate enrollment before the admin set enrollment deadline, an enforced migration occurs, which results in a non-dismissible and full-screen prompt that must be completed by the user before using the device. Regular migration Enforced migration (past deadline) Once the user approves the migration, the device communicates with Apple’s servers to get its new device management assignment. It then downloads and installs the new MDM profile. This migration process happens without rebooting the device. 4. Post-migration – Verification Lastly, verify the migration and enrollment successfully completed by navigating to the Intune admin center and confirming the new devices are listed. evice. Please note, it's important to have test device verifying required configurations running smoothly before migrating large number of devices and test your devices after migration to ensure everything is working smoothly. If you run into any issues, further adjustments may be needed. Special thanks to our Intune MVP, Somesh Pathak, whose content we leveraged in this blog! For more details and a video demo, check out Somesh’s blog at: https://intuneirl.com/mac-admins-your-migration-glow-up-just-dropped Summary In short, Apple’s new MDM migration in macOS and iOS/iPadOS 26 makes moving Mac, iPhone or iPad devices to Intune now easier than ever. With careful planning and a few simple steps, you can make the switch smoothly to manage your Apple devices all in one place. For Mac devices that aren’t running OS 26, you can check out our Intune Github for migration scripts and review the blog Managing and migrating Macs with Microsoft Intune. Let us know how your Mac journey is going by leaving a comment below, reaching out to us on X @IntuneSuppTeam, or join our Mac Admins Community on LinkedIn! Post updates: 12/04/25: Updated section "1.5 Set up MDM Configurations in Intune". 12/11/25: Updated MDM Migration URL.Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac - EDR in Public Preview
At Microsoft, we’re committed to building security solutions not just for Microsoft but also from Microsoft. We know that customers have complex and heterogenous environments running multiple applications, multiple clouds, and multiple platforms. Today, the Microsoft Defender ATP team is proud to announce the public preview availability of endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities on macOS devices.
