How does Intune integrate with Active Directory?

Microsoft Intune integrates with Active Directory primarily through the functionality provided by System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). This integration allows organizations to manage devices and users effectively, combining the capabilities of SCCM’s traditional management with Intune's mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) solutions.

When Intune and SCCM work together, administrators can utilize a shared console that provides a unified endpoint management experience. This means that organizations can manage both on-premises and cloud-based devices from a single platform. The integration facilitates the synchronization of user and device information between Active Directory and Intune, streamlining the management of user identities and resources.

Additionally, Intune leverages Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to manage user identities and provide authentication for various services. This synergy ensures that access policies and security measures are upheld across the enterprise, consistent with the directory services.

In contrast, the other options listed do not fulfill the role of integrating Intune with Active Directory. Azure Backup does not provide device management capabilities; it is specifically for backing up data. Group Policy Objects are used primarily in on-premises Active Directory environments to manage user and computer settings. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is focused on managing Microsoft product updates rather