How to Push Office 365 Apps to an Endpoint Managed by Intune

Introduction

• Objective: Show how to push Office 365 apps to an endpoint managed by InTune.
• Future Video: Packaging third-party software and pushing it as well.
• Demo PC: Using "LT test PC" for demonstration.

Steps to Push Office 365 Apps

Initial Setup

1. Login to the Test PC: Verify there are no Office 365 apps installed initially.
2. Endpoint Manager Navigation:
   • Go to apps on endpoint manager endpoint.microsoft.com.
   • Navigate to all apps.
   • Select add.
   • Choose Microsoft 365 under Windows 10 or later and select.

Configuration

3. Naming & Visibility:

   • Call it Office 365 apps (or desired name).
   • Option to show in company portal (optional based on usage).

4. App Selection:

   • Lower number of apps to push for faster setup (e.g., only Microsoft Word).
   • 64-bit version by default.
   • Choose Open document format.
   • Select current Channel to get the latest version.

5. Additional Settings:

   • Disable shared computer activation if PC is not shared.
   • Accept license on behalf of the user to avoid installation interruption.
   • Optionally disable Microsoft search Bing integration.

Assignment & Deployment

6. Group Assignment:
   • Assign to a device group rather than individual users for consistent installation across devices.
   • Example: Group MFA containing LT test PC.
7. Finalize & Deploy:
   • Confirm settings and create the task.
   • Allow time for synchronization and installation.

Monitoring Installation

• Check Device Install Status: Using Endpoint Manager, confirm the install status.
• Verification on PC:
  • Search for Word on the PC to confirm successful installation.

Conclusion

• Reminder: Have patience as the process can take some time.
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