How to Deploy Microsoft Intune Service Without a Storage Account

 

Overview

This document provides a step-by-step guide for deploying the Microsoft Intune Service without utilizing a storage account. It covers downloading the required agent, creating an installation package, and configuring the deployment in Microsoft Intune.

Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• Download the Agent from Endpoint Central
• Create the IntuneWin Package
• Configure the Application in Microsoft Intune
• Set Installation and Uninstallation Commands
• Define System Requirements
• Establish Detection Rules
• Assign the Application

Prerequisites

• A valid Microsoft Intune subscription.

Step 1: Download the Agent from Endpoint Central

1. Access the Endpoint Central Console:
   • Log in to the Endpoint Central web interface.
2. Download the Agent:
   • Navigate to Agent > Computers > Download Agent.
   • Rename the downloaded file to agent.exe.
3. Set Up the Directory:
   • Create a new folder and place agent.exe inside it.
   • Note: Ensure that this folder contains only the agent.exe file.
4. Directory Path Reference:
   • Use the path of the folder containing agent.exe as <directory_of_agent_exe>.
   • Specify your preferred output path as <output_directory> in the upcoming steps.

Step 2: Create the IntuneWin Package

1. Download IntuneWinAppUtil:
   • Download the zip file from the provided link.
   • Extract IntuneWinAppUtil.exe from the zip.
2. Generate the IntuneWin Package:
   • Double-click IntuneWinAppUtil.exe and provide the following inputs:
   • Source Folder: <directory_of_agent_exe>
   • Setup File: agent.exe
   • Output Folder: <output_directory>
   • Catalog Folder: When prompted, select N.
3. Output Confirmation:
   • An agent.intunewin file will be created in the specified output folder.

Step 3: Configure the Application in Microsoft Intune

1. Log Into Intune:
   • Access the Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
2. Add New Application:
• Go to Apps > All Apps > Add.

3. Choose App Type:
   • Select Windows app (Win32)
   
4. Upload the Package:
   • Choose the package file and navigate to agent.intunewin.

5. Input Application Details:
   • Provide the application name and publisher information, then click Next.

Step 4: Set Installation and Uninstallation Commands

1. Program Configuration:
   • Install Command: Agent.exe /silent
   • Uninstall Command: msiexec.exe /x{6AD2231F-FF48-4D59-AC26-405AFAE23DB7}

Step 5: Define System Requirements

1. Requirements Tab:
   • Operating System Architecture: Choose either 32-bit or 64-bit.
   • Minimum Operating System: Set to Windows 10.

Step 6: Establish Detection Rules

1. Configure Detection Rules:
   • Select Manually configure detection rule.
   • Click the + Add icon.
2. MSI Detection Rule:
   • Rule Type: MSI
   • MSI Product Code: {6AD2231F-FF48-4D59-AC26-405AFAE23DB7}
   • MSI Product Version Check: No

3. Registry Detection Rule:
   • Click Add again.
   • Rule Type: Registry
   • Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AdventNet\DesktopCentral\DCAgent
   • Value Name: DCAgentVersion
   • Detection Method: Value does not exist
   • Associated with a 32-bit app on 64-bit clients: Yes

Step 7: Assign the Application

Assign the application to selected pilot users or to all users based on your deployment needs.

Conclusion

This guide provides clear instructions for deploying the Microsoft Intune Service without a storage account. Follow these steps for an efficient setup and deployment process.