How to Deploy Microsoft Intune Service Without a Storage Account

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

  • A valid Microsoft Intune subscription.

Step 1: Download the Agent

  1. Access the Console:
    • Log in to the 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.

Double-click IntuneWinAppUtil.exe and provide the following inputs:

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.

Go to Apps > All Apps > Add.

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

Choose the package filenavigate to agent.intunewin

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

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}

configure installation command and uninstallation command

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.

define system requirements

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

configure detections rules

  1. Registry Detection Rule:
    • Click Add again.
    • Rule Type: Registry
    • Key Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AdventNet\DesktopCentral\DCAgent
    • Value Name: DCAgentVersion
    • Detection Method: Value exist
    • Associated with a 32-bit app on 64-bit clients: Yes

configure registry detection rules

Step 7: Assign the Application

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

assign the application

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.