165278 – Microsoft Intune: Flexible PKG install for macOS (archived)

Product:

Intune

Platform:

Mac, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update

Links:

Details:

Agent-based advanced app deployment that unlocks the ability to deploy complex PKG-type apps that are business-critical.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
Preview, General Availability

Created:
2023-08-22

updated:
2024-04-05

Public Preview Start Date

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MS workload name

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased complexity in app deployment processes
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Dependencies: Requires updated training and documentation for IT staff to manage new PKG deployment methods effectively.
- Potential for increased support tickets related to PKG installations
- Role Impacted: IT Support Staff
- Dependencies: May strain existing support resources and require adjustments in support workflows.

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Enhanced capability to deploy business-critical applications
- Role Impacted: Business Unit Leaders
- Dependencies: Integration with existing IT services and applications may require additional testing and validation to ensure compatibility.
- Risk of service disruption during the transition to new deployment methods
- Role Impacted: End Users
- Dependencies: User experience may be affected if deployment fails or if there are unforeseen issues with the new PKG installations.

References:
- Microsoft Intune Documentation: [Microsoft Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/)
- Microsoft Intune PKG Deployment Overview: [Deploy macOS apps with Intune](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/mac-apps)