What does "enrollment" mean in Microsoft Intune?

Enrollment in Microsoft Intune refers specifically to the process of registering a device for management. This is the foundational step that allows an organization to manage devices through Intune's mobile device management (MDM) capabilities. When a device is enrolled, it becomes compliant with the organization's policies and can receive configurations, applications, and updates that the IT department pushes through the Intune platform.

During the enrollment process, the device is identified as part of the organization's inventory. This step is critical because it enables the organization to enforce security measures, apply software updates, manage applications, and monitor the device's compliance with established policies. Enrolling devices ensures that they are secure and ready for accessing corporate resources while providing visibility to IT administrators.

Other processes such as installing application updates, deactivating unneeded devices, or generating user reports are important aspects of device management but do not define the term "enrollment." Installation and management tasks can occur post-enrollment, while deactivation and reporting address different management needs altogether.