Did you know that managing your Windows devices in Miradore can greatly enhance your operations? Not only will doing so boost efficiency and lower costs, it will also improve the security of your infrastructure. Here are the ways in which Miradore can support IT professionals in maintaining device security, compliance, and performance.
Enrollment
Miradore supports enrollment via Azure AD Enrollment (similar to Apple DEP, Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment, or Android for Enterprise Zero Touch), which requires a certain subscription type with Microsoft. The easiest approach is a bulk enrollment. Find out how to enroll your devices in our step-by-step explanation.
Benefits
1. Application Installation
One example from one of our customers:
An application can be deployed on a device upon user request, such as the PDF-XChange Editor. Even though this particular request came in after the computer was turned off, the MSI was uploaded to Miradore and distributed via a business policy. Upon the next boot-up of the device, the application was automatically installed.
Organizations also use Miradore as a complement to Microsoft’s System Center, especially for updating VPN apps. Not only can the installation be done remotely and without user interaction, but users can also work on the device without interruption or downtime, leading to increased productivity.
Find more information here.
2. Device Security
Disk Encryption: Starting from Windows 10 Professional, Microsoft allows the use of BitLocker, which can be activated with Miradore. The BitLocker key is stored in Miradore and can be retrieved when needed. Find more information in our knowledge base.
Closing Security Gaps: Cyberattacks have become a recurring topic and the new EU directive NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2) will require certain entities within member states, including many manufacturers, to take appropriate measures to manage and mitigate the risks posed to their network and information systems.
Thanks to our patch management for the Windows operating system and software from 120 other vendors like Adobe, Mozilla, Google, Dropbox, etc., Miradore can help closing critical security gaps in Windows systems.
Business Policies: You can create various business policies to secure your devices according to your organization’s preferences and regulations. Miradore utilizes the "Windows Configuration Service Provider (CSP)" provided by Microsoft, which can, for example, prevent unenrollment by the device user. Read more about business policies in our knowledge base.
3. Preparedness
Miradore provides you with a detailed overview of all your Windows devices, allowing you to detect early on whether a device isn't receiving regular updates or simply isn't being used. If there is a technical issue, you can intervene on all devices using Miradore combined with PowerShell to prevent further problems.
Please note that Miradore clearly distinguishes itself from Windows administration.
Miradore is not:
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- An identity provider, centrally or at the endpoint (it doesn't replace user management systems like LDAP)
- An imaging tool that applies pre-configured Windows versions to the endpoint
- A backup solution
- A virus scanner or firewall
Our personal summary of Miradore + Windows
Using Miradore for your Windows devices increases security through patch management and restrictions and provides you with an overview of all managed devices. For further information on these topics, you can refer to our knowledge base.
by Andreas Handler
Andreas works as a Senior Technical Consultant and Customer Success Manager at Miradore. He has been part of the Miradore family since 2016 and is passionate about providing value to organizations by showing them how to increase efficiency with Mobile Device Management. Outside of work, you might find him bouldering or playing volleyball.
