What is Managed by Devicie Automation

Overview

This document explains Devicie's automation tool, designed to streamline Intune environment management while ensuring security and stability. Below is a quick overview of its functionalities.

Automated Deployment and Customization

Devicie creates an optimized environment that meets corporate standards while integrating key customization elements:

• Branding elements: Custom color themes, backgrounds, and lock screens.

• Corporate assets: Office templates, fonts, and personalized welcome messages.

• Browser configurations: Extensions for Chrome, Edge, and other supported browsers; home screens and policy customizations.

• File management: OneDrive folder redirects for seamless storage integration.

• Start menu and taskbar layouts: Custom shortcuts for desktop apps and web links.

• Networking setups: Wi-Fi profiles and printer configurations.

• Security and access: Certificate installations to ensure secure device connections.

• Microsoft Office personalization: Organization-wide templates and macro security configurations.

Local Test Environment for Deployment Validation

Before full-scale implementation, a local test environment allows for controlled deployments, ensuring alignment with organizational needs:

• Role-based access management: Define and assign attributes to role groups.

• Pilot testing and deployments: Structured trials with organizational role groups.

• Application inventory: License rationalization and continuous assessment.

• Office Personalization and Macro Security: Distribution of templates via SharePoint, enabling automatic mapping of template libraries for Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Zero-Touch Device Deployment with Intune Autopilot

Leverage Intune Autopilot for automated provisioning and configuration:

• Devices can be prepared by either the manufacturer or the organization.

• Upon first use, the corporate login appears, followed by automated installation of files, applications, and secure access to company resources.

Role-Based Management and Enhanced User Experience

• Aid in automated end-user onboarding with defined role-based access.

• Ensure a systematically repeatable deployment process for consistency across all devices.

• Provide a ticketing system for ongoing updates to the SOE, including:

  • Branding and aesthetic changes.

  • Configuration updates.

  • New deployment features.

  • Technology advancements.

  • Software updates.

Security Compliance and Corporate Template Distribution

• Office Personalization and Macro Security adhere to established macro security protocols, including the Essential 8.

• Facilitate corporate-wide distribution of templates for standardized document creation across all employees.

Verifying Automations Executed by Devicie

To confirm whether an automation was processed by Devicie, follow these steps:

1. Check device logs – Review system event logs to identify execution timestamps and relevant automation processes.

2. Monitor deployment dashboard – Use the organization's deployment interface to track configuration changes and software installations managed by Devicie.

3. Validate policy settings – Inspect policy configurations (e.g., browser settings, certificate installations, group assignments) that align with automated provisioning workflows.

4. Verify template deployment – Ensure Microsoft Office templates and SharePoint mapping have been distributed correctly under automation policies.

5. Confirm Autopilot enrollment – Check if devices were enrolled in Intune Autopilot, reflecting Devicie’s deployment framework.

Application Management

Back Catalog Applications

Uploads and assignments handled by Devicie automation.

• Check the Notes section in the application properties. If it contains a GUID, it is part of the back catalog and managed.

Bespoke Applications

Custom-built applications designed for specific needs.

• These are not managed automatically, so updates and assignments will not be reversed.

Intune and Winget Applications

Managed by Devicie automation.

Configuration Profiles