I'm looking to set up a desktop for research purposes that will be used by multiple users. My key goals are to track the computer's location, have the ability to wipe and lock it, and be able to remotely access it if needed. Additionally, I'd like the ability to update the system and log who is using the device.
I've got a desktop equipped with a 5090 processor for our AI department. As I'm fairly new to using Intune, I want to know the best practices for configuring this for a shared research desktop. Should I use Intune, and if so, how do I go about setting it up? Alternatively, is there a better solution out there?
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For your needs, you should definitely consider enrolling the desktop in both Entra ID Join and Intune. Just signing up for Intune MDM won’t give you all the features you want, especially for tracking and remote access. If you're looking for robust tracking, something like Absolute is recommended, or you could secure the machine with AMT. Just placing Intune on the device won't cover everything you need. It might also be wise to consult with someone who has more experience if this seems overwhelming.
What exactly is AMT? We're using Entra cloud only, without on-prem AD, so I thought Intune would handle the AAA setup. But maybe there's something I'm missing? Also, we're really tight on budget for hiring someone.