What is a benefit of a cloud-based Intune deployment?

While using the O365 Admin portal may provide some level of management capabilities, the primary benefit of a cloud-based Intune deployment lies in its ability to deliver a more automated and efficient update process for devices. Automated updates ensure that devices are running the latest security patches and features without requiring manual intervention, thus enhancing the overall security and functionality of the environment.

A cloud-based deployment means that the management, monitoring, and updating of devices can happen seamlessly and rapidly, leveraging cloud resources instead of relying on physical infrastructure. It alleviates the burden associated with maintaining physical servers and enables businesses to ensure devices remain compliant and secure in real-time.

Other options like supporting legacy systems or requiring physical servers are contrary to the cloud-centric nature of Intune, which typically aims to modernize device management rather than support outdated technologies.