Course Description

Join this LIVE Online Training at ViaMonstra Academy with Dean Ellerby, Microsoft MVP for Enterprise Mobility and Security. In this course, Dean dives into macOS management through Microsoft Intune. Gain hands-on guidance and learn how Intune can streamline macOS deployment, administration, security and management. This course is ideal for those new to Intune or looking to solidify their foundational knowledge.

As with all ViaMonstra sessions, you can expect the most current, real-world-derived insights to enhance your skills. 

Note:  If you already have an All Access Pass subscription, this course has been added to your account.

This LIVE Online Training runs for six weeks and includes: 

  • Six weekly live webinars (with recordings and Q&A)
  • Weekly assignments to guide your progress
  • A community of individuals with the same goals
  • A private Facebook group with other participants for sharing reflections, progress, etc. 
  • The chance to ask Dean Ellerby questions directly in a live training environment


This LIVE Online Training is for YOU if you want to:

  • Learn the fundamentals of macOS management with Intune
  • Plan or begin a migration to Intune for macOS devices
  • Understand how to extend macOS management beyond the native Intune capabilities

Course Schedule

Date and Time for Live Webinars

Dates and start time for the live two-hour webinars:

  • Module 1: Thursday, April 25, 2:00-4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  • Module 2: Thursday, May 2, 2:00-4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  • Module 3: Thursday, May 16, 2:00-4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  • Module 4: Thursday, June 6, 2:00-4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  • Module 5: Thursday, June 13, 2:00-4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  • Module 6: *Rescheduled* Thursday, June 20, 7:00-9:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to macOS Management with Microsoft Intune

  • Overview of Intune for macOS Management
  • Understanding Prerequisites for macOS Device Management in Intune
  • Different Methods of macOS Device Enrollment: BYOD, ADE, and Direct Enrollment
  • Setting Up Apple Push Notification Service (APNs)
  • Overview of Troubleshooting Methods for Common Enrollment Problems


Module 2: Apple and Intune Integration

  • Setting Up Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE)
  • ABM Single Sign-On and User Provisioning


Module 3: Device Compliance and Conditional Access

  • Creating and Managing Compliance Policies for macOS
  • Setting Up Conditional Access Policies Related to macOS
  • Handling Non-Compliance Actions and Modern Authentication


Module 4: Configuring Device Settings and Profiles

  • Creating and Managing Device Configuration Profiles
  • Configuring Device Features, Wi-Fi, VPN, Updates, and Network Settings
  • Restricting Device Features and Customizing Enrollment Experiences
  • Using Shell Scripts for Extended Management Capabilities


Module 5: Endpoint Security Management 

  • Managing Devices with Endpoint Security Features
  • Configuring Endpoint Protection Settings: Firewall, Gatekeeper, and FileVault


Module 6: Application Management 

  • Deploying and Managing Applications on macOS Devices
  • Extending macOS with Free and Open-Source Solutions Such as Munki and Autopkg

Instructors

Dean Ellerby

Dean is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, experienced Senior Workspace Solutions Architect, and Organizer at the Cloud Management Community on YouTube. Having created hundreds of in-depth training videos on his channel and having been recognized by Microsoft for his work within the community, Dean is considered to be a thought-leader in Workspace and Endpoint Management.

Dean Ellerby