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Streamline Your Application Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide from ConfigMgr to Intune Using PowerShell

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August 22, 2024

1. ** **Learn how to efficiently migrate applications from ConfigMgr to Intune using a PowerShell script developed by Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect Jonas Ohmsen. The process involves three key steps: exporting application metadata, creating Intune-compatible files, and uploading them to Intune. Before migration, it’s crucial to assess the feasibility and benefits based on your existing applications.2. *

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Migrating ConfigMgr Apps to Intune: A Step-by-Step Guide

The migration of applications from ConfigMgr to Intune has become a hot topic among IT professionals. With the rise of cloud solutions, understanding how to navigate this transition is crucial. Jonas Ohmsen, a Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, recently shared insights on this process.

What’s New in the Migration Process

Ohmsen introduced a PowerShell script designed to streamline the migration of ConfigMgr applications to Intune. This tool analyzes existing applications and facilitates their transition, making it easier for organizations to adapt to modern management solutions.

“It is important to validate if a migration makes sense and saves time and resources compared to new apps created in Intune.”

Major Updates: The Migration Steps

The migration process consists of three key steps:

Step 1: GetConfigMgrAppInfo – This step exports application metadata and checks for incompatible settings.
Step 2: CreateIntuneWinFiles – Here, the script compresses the app source data into an Intune-compatible format.
Step 3: UploadAppsToIntune – Finally, the script creates a Win32 app in Intune and uploads the prepared files.

Each step has specific requirements, but notably, admin permissions are not necessary. This makes the process accessible for many IT teams.

What’s Important to Know

Before initiating the migration, consider the following:

Assess how many applications need migration.
Determine if existing apps can be migrated or if creating new ones in Intune is more efficient.
Ensure you have the necessary permissions and tools, such as the IntuneWinAppUtil.exe.

“It might be better to change the process to automatically create the same apps in Intune and not migrate anything from ConfigMgr.”

In conclusion, migrating applications from ConfigMgr to Intune can be a straightforward process with the right tools and planning. By leveraging Ohmsen’s PowerShell script, organizations can effectively manage this transition, ensuring a smoother shift to modern application management.

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The migration process is divided into three main steps: exporting metadata, creating IntuneWin files, and uploading to Intune.

Validation of the migration’s necessity is essential to ensure time and resource efficiency.

The script operates without admin permissions, provided it has write access to the export folder.

Manual analysis of exported application metadata is recommended before proceeding with migration.

Permissions for Microsoft Graph PowerShell are required for the final upload step to Intune.

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