Windows Autopilot & Intune Repository

Overview

This repository provides comprehensive documentation and step-by-step guides for setting up and managing Windows Autopilot with Microsoft Intune. Windows Autopilot is a cloud-based deployment solution that simplifies device provisioning, reducing the need for manual IT intervention. Combined with Microsoft Intune, it offers seamless device management, security enforcement, and policy configurations.

Features

• Zero-Touch Deployment: Automate the setup of new devices with minimal IT effort.
• Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) and Intune for unified device management.
• User-Driven & Self-Deploying Modes: Supports different deployment scenarios.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce security policies and remote wipe lost or stolen devices.

Step-by-Step Guides

Below are links to detailed guides included in this repository:

📌 Windows Autopilot Setup Guide → Guide Link

Prerequisites

Before using Windows Autopilot & Intune, ensure you have:

• A valid Microsoft 365 E5 or Enterprise subscription
• Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) & Intune configured
• Device hardware IDs registered in Autopilot

Installation & Setup

# Clone this repository
$ git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Windows-Autopilot-Intune.git

# Navigate to the repository
$ cd Windows-Autopilot-Intune

Technical Questions for Windows Autopilot & Intune

General Questions

1. What is Windows Autopilot, and how does it help IT administrators?

• Expected Answer: Windows Autopilot is a cloud-based technology that automates the deployment and configuration of Windows devices, allowing IT admins to set up devices remotely without physical contact.

2. What are the key features of Windows Autopilot?

• Expected Answer:
  • Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE)
  • Zero-Touch Deployment
  • Dynamic Configuration Profiles
  • User-Driven Mode
  • Integration with Azure Active Directory

3. What is a Device Group in Microsoft Intune for Windows Autopilot?

• Expected Answer:
  • Navigate to Microsoft Intune Admin Center
  • Go to Groups > Create Group
  • Name the group (e.g., "Autopilot Devices") and configure settings as required

4. What is the function of the Enrollment Status Page (ESP) in Windows Autopilot?

• Expected Answer: ESP ensures devices are fully set up with required apps and policies before a user can use them.

Configuration & Deployment Questions

5. How do you configure a Windows Autopilot Deployment Profile?

• Expected Answer:
  • Navigate to Devices > Windows > Enrollment > Deployment Profiles
  • Add a new profile, name it, configure OOBE settings, and assign it to a Device Group

6. How do you deploy apps to a Windows Autopilot device group in Microsoft Intune?

• Expected Answer:
  • Navigate to Apps > Windows > Add Apps
  • Select apps such as Microsoft 365 Apps, specify settings, and deploy them to the Autopilot device group

7. How do you enroll a device with Windows Autopilot using Intune?

• Expected Answer:
  • Get the hardware ID (AutopilotHWID) using PowerShell on the device:

    Get-WindowsAutopilotInfo -OutputFile <filename>.csv

  • Navigate to Devices > Windows > Enrollment > Devices > Import, then import the CSV file with the hardware ID
  • Add the device to the appropriate group

8. What is the role of Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) in Windows Autopilot?

• Expected Answer: Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) handles device authentication, security policy enforcement, and compliance as part of the Autopilot deployment process.

9. How do you sync an Autopilot device in Intune to deploy a profile?

• Expected Answer:
  • Navigate to Devices > Windows > Enrollment > Devices > Sync
  • Wait for approximately 10 minutes for the profile status to sync

10. How do you reconfigure and reset a Windows Autopilot device?

• Expected Answer:
  • Navigate to Settings > System > Recovery > Reset this PC
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall Windows and reapply Intune policies

11. How does Windows Autopilot improve security if the device is lost or stolen?

• Expected Answer: IT admins can remotely wipe the device from Microsoft Intune, ensuring that confidential data is not compromised.

12. What is the distinction between User-Driven and Self-Deploying Modes in Windows Autopilot?

• Expected Answer:
  • User-Driven Mode: Prompts for user sign-in during setup, enrolling the device in Azure AD.
  • Self-Deploying Mode: Completes automation with no user intervention.

Scenario-Based Questions

13. A user complains of an Autopilot device being stuck on the Enrollment Status Page. How do you troubleshoot?

• Expected Answer:
  • Verify network connectivity
  • Confirm the device is assigned to the correct profile in Intune
  • Check ESP settings and logs in the Intune Troubleshooting Portal
  • Restart the device and attempt enrollment again

14. What would you do if a device is not syncing in Windows Autopilot?

• Expected Answer:
  • Verify Microsoft Intune Services connectivity issues
  • Ensure correct MDM & WIP settings are enabled in Microsoft Entra
  • Manually sync from Intune Admin Center
  • Verify that the hardware ID of the device is correctly registered

15. Using which PowerShell command do you get a device's Autopilot hardware ID?

• Expected Answer:

  Get-WindowsAutopilotInfo -OutputFile <filename>.csv