As an Intune / M365 admin, staying ahead is crucial for seamless device management
Microsoft frequently updates Intune / M365 Products —bringing new features but also potential changes.
Here’s how to stay informed and prepared.
Tenant Admin | Tenant Status 📈
Frome Intune portal Microsoft provides vital tools in the Tenant Admin > Tenant Status>Service health and message center to keep Intune admins updated. Focus on these sections:
1. Service Health
Your first stop for real-time updates on Intune services:
Active Incidents or Advisories: Ongoing issues like policy delays or device enrollment problems are detailed here.
Past Incidents/Advisories: Review past incidents and prepare for recurring issues.
2. Issues in Your Environment That Require Action
This section highlights environment-specific issues requiring attention ‼️, such as:
Compliance ✔️ problems with devices.
Pending ⏰ updates for new configurations.
Actionable policy changes 📝.
3. 🔹 Message Center
The Message Center is where Microsoft shares critical updates 🚨, like:
🔹 Upcoming policy changes and feature rollouts 🔄.
🔹 Deprecated ❌ features and APIs.
🔹 Guidance on compliance policy updates ✅.
🔧 Tip: Set reminders 🕐 or configure email alerts 📧.
You need to go under admin.micorosft.com or Click here to set a reminder => MessageCenter
Under Inbox => Preferences => under E-mail => choose your email and select or keep all boxes
THEN WAIT FOR IT IT TAKES UP TO 8 HOURS
Practical Tips for Monitoring Intune Updates 🔧
To make monitoring easier 🔄, follow these tips:
Enable Notifications
Subscribe 🔔 to email alerts 📧 from the Message Center.
Bookmark Important Pages
Save the Tenant Admin > Tenant Status 🔧 page for quick access ⏫.
Automate Monitoring with PowerShell or APIs
Use Microsoft Graph APIs or PowerShell scripts to automate monitoring updates.
Share Updates Internally
Communicate 📢 critical changes via email 📧 or meetings 💬.
Stay Educated
Attend Microsoft webinars 🔖, blogs 📰, and documentation 📃.
Proactive Management: The Key to Success 🔑
The secret to effective Intune management 🏆 is proactive monitoring 🔎. Regularly check the Tenant Status page 🔹, stay on top of Message Center updates 🔧, and act before changes ⚖️ disrupt your users. This ensures devices stay compliant 🛠️, secure 🔒, and operational 🌐.
Let’s keep those devices running smoothly 🚀—like a true Intune leader 🏆!
