What is Intune? 

Microsoft Intune provides a level of security regardless of the device’s location and without requiring individual action. Over the summer, the Office of Innovative Technologies implemented Microsoft Intune to manage the security of UT-owned and grant-funded devices and equipment. Technology support staff from around campus have been working with OIT Desktop Support staff to join Intune to UT department and staff machines. This initial initiative has involved verifying that Microsoft Defender is active on all Windows computers in order to report potential security risks to the Defender for Endpoint console.    

What does this mean for faculty, staff, and researchers?  

All UT-owned Windows devices are now required to be joined with Intune. If your UT-owned device is running Windows, you must complete the enrollment process as soon as possible. It is important to ensure that the Microsoft Defender console actively tracks any suspicious activity or uninvited guest and, in the event of a threat, alerts OIT so we can take appropriate action to protect your UT devices, data, and content.   

How do you know if your Windows device is joined with Intune?  

You can start by talking to your department’s IT staff, or check your device status by signing in to the Microsoft 365 Intune Portal with your UT email address and password. Choose Devices to view your list of Windows computers enrolled. If your Windows computer is not listed, please complete the enrollment process below or contact OIT for assistance.  

How do you join your computer to Intune?  

1. Visit the OIT Available Software website, select Log in to download software, and sign in.  
2. Select I am installing this software on a UT-owned computer and Continue.
3. Search for Intune
4. Select Endpoint Management (Intune)—UTK Intune Windows Join Package.
5. Read or download the join instructions and follow all of the steps until a ticket is created at the end of the process.*
6. If you need assistance enrolling your device, please complete the online OIT Intune help request.  

*Please note: On occasion, the join process fails to complete. If this occurs, someone from OIT Desktop Support will contact you through the new ticket that was generated. It is very important that you respond to the ticket you receive in email so OIT can help you complete the enrollment process and avoid any disruption of service.

Do you use macOS or Linux?  

Intune for macOS is coming this Fall. Watch for upcoming notices and instructions. In the meantime, macOS users can protect their devices by installing Defender. Visit the OIT Available Software website, navigate to Microsoft, and select Microsoft Defender for Linux, macOS, or macOS Sonoma.