Deploying a Custom Application with IntuneWinAppUtil in Microsoft Intune

Deploying a Custom Application with IntuneWinAppUtil in Microsoft Intune

Deploying custom applications in Microsoft Intune can be efficiently managed using the IntuneWinAppUtil tool. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to packaging and deploying a custom application.

Prerequisites

• Windows-based application (.exe, .msi, .bat, etc.)
• Microsoft Intune subscription
• IntuneWinAppUtil tool (downloadable from Microsoft)

Step 1: Prepare Your Application

Ensure your application is ready for deployment:

• Compile your application: The application should be in a supported format (.exe, .msi, .bat, etc.).
• Test the application: Ensure it functions as expected on your target OS.

Step 2: Download and Run IntuneWinAppUtil

• Download the IntuneWinAppUtil tool.
• Run the tool and follow the prompts:
  • Source folder: The location of your application files.
  • Setup file: The executable or installer file for your application.
  • Output folder: Where the .intunewin file will be saved.

Step 3: Sign in to Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center

• Navigate to the admin center.
• Sign in with your admin account.

Step 4: Add Your Packaged Application

• In the admin center, go to Apps > All apps > Add.
• Under App type, select Windows app (Win32).
• Click Select app package file and upload the .intunewin file.

Step 5: Configure App Information

• Fill in the details like Name, Description, Publisher.
• Specify the Install command (e.g., setup.exe /silent or Powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -File '.\script.ps1').
• Set the Uninstall command if applicable.

Step 6: Set Requirements and Detection Rules

• Specify the Operating system architecture and Minimum operating system.
• Configure the Detection rules to define how Intune recognizes the app is installed.

Step 7: Assign and Deploy

• Go to the Assignments tab and select your target user or device groups.
• Choose the type of deployment (required, available, uninstall).
• Click Create to deploy your application.

Conclusion

Your custom application is now packaged and deployed through Microsoft Intune. Users in the assigned groups will receive the application via the company portal or automatically, depending on your settings.