app-requirements.md

title	description	keywords	ms.service	author	ms.author	ms.localizationpriority	ms.collection	manager	ms.topic	ms.date
App requirements	Management tools we use	Microsoft Managed Desktop, Microsoft 365, service, documentation	m365-md	tiaraquan	tiaraquan	medium	M365-modern-desktop tier1	aaroncz	conceptual	03/17/2023

App requirements

Microsoft Managed Desktop requires that we manage devices using a specific approach to optimize for reliability and serviceability of devices.

Management area	Microsoft Managed Desktop approach
Device configuration or policy management	Microsoft Intune
Application management	Microsoft Intune and Company Portal
Application deployment	For more information, see: App control Deploy apps Autopilot into co-management
Driver deployment	Drivers included with the device, Windows Update, or Intune.
Device security	See Device security.
Identity and access management	See Identity and access management.
Network security	See Network security.
Information security	See Information security.
Data recovery	OneDrive for Business
Core productivity	Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Browser	Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Managed Desktop reserves the right to monitor devices and software for negative or reduced performance. If any software negatively affects device management, device security, performance, or reliability, you might be required to request an exception to the service plan.