Unlock Fast and Secure Device Provisioning with Microsoft Autopilot

With the rise of cloud technology, IT management has evolved to offer cost savings, scalability, and fast turnaround times—all while maintaining strong security. Whether you’re managing a large enterprise or a start-up, Autopilot simplifies device setup, making it ready for productive use in a fraction of the time.
What is Autopilot?
Autopilot is a cloud-based solution by Azure designed to automate the provisioning and configuration of new devices, getting them set up and ready for use. It allows administrators to personalize the Out-of-Box (OOB) experience, customizing how each device is set up from the start.
How is Autopilot Beneficial?
Managing the lifecycle of PCs can be challenging, with high costs for infrastructure support and modernization, as well as time needed for testing and updates. Autopilot optimizes this process by leveraging the OEM image, eliminating the need to maintain custom images and drivers. The device comes preloaded with essential enterprise policies and applications, reducing preparation time and ensuring devices meet organizational standards from the outset.
How Does Autopilot Work?
Autopilot uses a unique identifier called the hardware hash, assigned by the OEM, to automatically launch setup as soon as the device is connected to the internet. This hardware hash can be added to your corporate tenant by the OEM (with permissions) or through the Intune portal. Once registered, the Autopilot profile is applied to the device, enabling it to configure itself based on the organization's requirements.
Why Choose Autopilot?
With Autopilot, newly provisioned devices benefit from seamless enrollment and integration with Intune and Azure AD, allowing for either hybrid or Azure AD joins. Autopilot can also assign unique device names using customizable naming templates, making it easier for IT teams to track compliance, last sync times, and the status of applications installed on the device. Additionally, Autopilot offers extensive remote commands, from wiping data to scanning with Windows Defender, all with a single click. Organizations with previously deployed devices can also integrate these devices with Autopilot by toggling the Autopilot profile to "convert all targeted devices," making them compatible with Autopilot features.
White Glove Deployment: The Icing on the Cake
Autopilot’s White Glove feature (available on Windows 10, version 1903, and above) allows IT admins to pre-provision devices without logging in, keeping the OOB experience intact. With White Glove, you can assign users, configure policies, and install required applications, preparing the device for handoff to the end user, who can then complete setup quickly and easily.
Autopilot continues to add new features, making it a valuable, hard-to-resist tool within Intune that enhances device management and efficiency across organizations.