INTUNE: Adding an App - MS32

Version: 1.0

Published Date: 5/7/2023

Document Overview/Purpose:

Display how to add apps of various kinds to Intune for remote deployment. There are three options that we will typically use. Option 1. Microsoft store app, Option 2. Line-of-business app, Option 3. Windows app (MS32). Today we are looking at Custom Windows app (MS32). Before you do this, you will need an app. Click here to download. 

1. The microsoft store app allows you to add anything thats on the microsoft store, to your intune.

2. Line-of-business app allows you to add the app via .msi

3.  Windows app (MS32) allows you to add custom apps (they need to be converted to .intunewin file format using a special tool. 

Prerequisites:

1. Please reference this KB to learn how to setup IntuneWinApp.exe, here.

(INTUNE: How to Setup IntuneWinApp Utility)

2. Please reference this KB to learn how to use IntuneWinApp.exe, here.

(INTUNE: How to use the IntuneWinApp Utility)

3. The app you are trying to add to intune should be installed on your computer so you will be able to locate the file path of the application. 

Process and Procedures:

Guidelines:

- A step-by-step guide to full completion (Should be able to be performed by {Insert anything here. We dont discriminate here at BCIT})

- Include screenshots, diagrams, and other visual aids as necessary to help understand the process

- Consider adding warnings, notes, and tips throughout the process to help avoid common pitfalls

1. Log into Intune and click "Apps"

2. Click "Windows"

3. Click the "+Add" button

4. Select "Line-of-business" from the dropdown. 

5. Click "Select" at the bottom of the blade. 

6. Click "Select app package file" 

7. Click on the folder "select folder" button at the far-right of the blade. 

8. Navigate to the "Output" sub-folder in your IntuneWinApp utility folder and select your file you wish to add to Intune.

9. Highlight it and click "Open"

10. In Intune, click the "OK" button. 

11. Type in the publishers name.

12. Click the "Next" button

13. Verify the installation commands and location is correct. Click "Next"

14. Choose your operating systems.

15.  Choose the minimum version of your operating system. 

16. If there are any additional requirements create them here (example. DO NOT install if Chrome is installed). If no additional requirements are needed, click "Next"

17. Click the drop-down and select "Manually configure detection rules"

18. Click "+ Add"

19. Navigate to the applications file location. Copy the path.

20. Select "File" from the drop-down and then paste the path

21. Copy the applications name

22. Paste the files name into the "File or Folder" prompt. THen use the "Detection Method" drop-down to select "File or Folder Exists." (This will change based on the application. But this is the most common).

23. Click "OK" at the bottom of the blade. 

24. Click "Next"

25. If the app requires a dependency to install, enter it here. Otherwise, click "Next"

26. If the app has a supersendence, enter it here. Otherwise, click "Next"

27. If the app requires access control, configure that here. Otherwise, click "Next"

28. Click "Add group" 

29. Type into the prompt the group of computers you wish to install the app on. Select it. 

30. Click "Select"

31. Once the group is added, click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page.

32. Click "Create"

Verification of Success:

Wait for it to verify itself. 

It will let you know whats up in the top right-hand corner of the screen. 

Glossary and Acronyms (If Applicable):

Dependency - These occur when a software application or module relies on other software components to operate. This can include libraries, frameworks, other software modules, or specific versions of them. For example, a Python web application might depend on external libraries like Flask for routing HTTP requests or NumPy for numerical operations. Managing software dependencies is crucial for ensuring that software runs consistently and reliably in different environments. 

Supersedence - When deploying applications, a superseding application will replace the previously installed application as part of the deployment process. This is often managed through deployment rules that ensure only the most current and secure software versions are installed on user systems. 

Scope tags - a feature within Microsoft Intune, a part of Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, used to control and define administrative permissions for managing devices and applications. Scope tags are primarily used to segregate and delegate administrative tasks within an organization to ensure that administrators have access only to the resources that are relevant to their specific roles or responsibilities. This helps maintain organizational security and efficiency by limiting the scope of what different administrators can see and do within Intune. 

Access Control - the process and mechanisms that manage and restrict the resources and services that authenticated users are allowed to access. It is a fundamental aspect of information security and is crucial for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and resources within a system. 

References and Resources (If Applicable):

List any external resources used in creating this document such as vendor articles, forum links, software tools, websites, etc.

Created By: Stefann Paddock

Published By: Zakkery Gage