How can applications be deployed using Intune?

The process of deploying applications using Microsoft Intune involves creating an app deployment and assigning it to specific users or devices. This method allows for streamlined management of applications within an organizational environment. By defining the deployment settings and specifying the target audience, administrators can ensure that the right applications are made available to the appropriate users or devices, enhancing overall productivity and compliance with corporate policies.

This approach offers significant advantages, such as the ability to manage distribution and updates centrally, which reduces the need for manual installation processes and minimizes errors. Assignments can be done based on user groups or device attributes, making it flexible and scalable to meet the needs of a diverse IT environment.

The other options do not align with the capabilities and philosophy of Intune. Manually installing applications on each device can lead to inconsistency and is inefficient for large-scale deployments. Automatically pushing updates without user consent could violate user preferences and lead to user dissatisfaction. Utilizing Group Policy Objects is more associated with traditional on-premise Active Directory environments and doesn't apply to the cloud-based management offered by Intune.