Administrative Templates (ADMX)
Understanding the Concept
Administrative Templates in Intune provide Group Policy-like configuration through ADMX-backed policies. Built-in templates cover Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and Windows components. These deliver the same settings as Group Policy ADMX templates but through the Intune cloud service.
Custom ADMX templates can be imported for third-party applications like Google Chrome, Adobe products, and line-of-business applications. The import process involves uploading the ADMX and ADML files, after which the settings appear in the Settings Catalog for configuration.
ADMX-backed policies are delivered through the Policy CSP on Windows devices. They support both machine-scope and user-scope settings. When migrating from Group Policy, administrators should map existing GPO settings to their ADMX equivalents in Intune.
Key Points
- Built-in ADMX templates: Edge, Office, OneDrive, Windows components
- Custom ADMX import for third-party app configuration
- Delivered via Policy CSP on Windows devices
- Support machine-scope and user-scope settings
- Available in both Administrative Templates profiles and Settings Catalog
- Group Policy Analytics helps identify which GPOs can migrate to Intune
Why This Matters in Real Organizations
Administrative Templates bridge the gap between traditional Group Policy and modern Intune management. They allow organizations to maintain the same level of application configuration control while moving to cloud-based management.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Interview Tips
- Explain how ADMX templates work in Intune vs traditional Group Policy
- Discuss your Group Policy to Intune migration experience
- Describe how you handle third-party application settings in Intune
Exam Tips (MD-102)
- Know how to import custom ADMX templates
- Understand the relationship between ADMX policies and the Policy CSP
- Be familiar with Group Policy Analytics and migration planning
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