What is a "device group" in the context of Intune?

In the context of Microsoft Intune, a "device group" refers to a collection of devices that are organized together to target specific policies, applications, or settings for management and deployment purposes. This grouping facilitates better administration and allows administrators to streamline the process of managing multiple devices simultaneously.

For instance, if a company wants to apply a security policy or deploy an application to all devices used by its sales team, creating a device group that includes only those devices makes it much easier to implement changes without affecting the entire organization. This targeted approach enhances efficiency and minimizes potential disruptions caused by wide-scale updates or configuration changes.

The other options do not accurately capture the definition of a device group. The option about a group of users with administrative permissions pertains to user groups rather than devices. The mention of malfunctioning devices does not align with the purpose of organizing devices for management. Lastly, categorizing devices that are excluded from updates is unrelated to the overarching concept of device groups that focus on targeted administration and policy application.