Quick Answer
The answer is Windows Autopilot and provisioning packages (PPKG). These are the two valid Intune deployment methods for Windows 10/11 because they both enable cloud-driven, zero-touch provisioning without requiring traditional imaging or USB-based setup. Autopilot uses hardware hashes uploaded to Intune to transform a device into a business-ready state during the out-of-box experience, applying policies and apps automatically. A PPKG, on the other hand, is a file created via Windows Configuration Designer that can be applied during OOBE or on existing devices to configure settings, join Azure AD, and enroll in Intune. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of modern deployment versus legacy methods like SCCM task sequences or manual imaging—common traps include confusing co-management or PXE boot as Intune-native methods. A quick memory tip: think “cloud-first, no image” for Autopilot and “portable config file” for PPKG, and remember that both skip the need for a local imaging server.
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Which TWO are valid methods to deploy Windows 10/11 using Microsoft Intune?
Windows Autopilot
Cloud-native deployment method.
Provisioning packages (PPKG)
Can be deployed via Intune for bulk scenarios.
PXE boot from a distribution point
Why wrong: Requires ConfigMgr, not Intune.
Network boot via WDS
Why wrong: Requires on-premises infrastructure.
Bootable USB media with Windows Setup
Why wrong: Not Intune-managed.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Windows Autopilot
Windows Autopilot is a valid Intune deployment method because it uses cloud-based configuration to transform a new or existing device into a business-ready state without manual imaging. It leverages hardware hashes uploaded to Intune, which then applies policies, apps, and settings during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). This eliminates the need for traditional imaging infrastructure.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Windows Autopilot
Why this is correct
Cloud-native deployment method.
Related concept
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Provisioning packages (PPKG)
Why this is correct
Can be deployed via Intune for bulk scenarios.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
PXE boot from a distribution point
Why it's wrong here
Requires ConfigMgr, not Intune.
Network boot via WDS
Why it's wrong here
Requires on-premises infrastructure.
Bootable USB media with Windows Setup
Why it's wrong here
Not Intune-managed.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates confuse on-premises deployment tools (WDS, PXE, USB media) with cloud-native Intune methods, forgetting that Intune is a cloud-only MDM service that does not support direct imaging or network boot protocols.
Detailed technical explanation
Provisioning packages (PPKG) are created using Windows Configuration Designer and can be applied during OOBE or via a USB drive, but when used with Intune, they are typically imported as a policy to apply settings after enrollment. Autopilot relies on the device's hardware hash (a SHA-256 hash of the TPM and other identifiers) to match the device to an Intune profile, enabling zero-touch deployment. A subtle behavior: PPKG files can contain sensitive information like Wi-Fi keys, so they must be handled securely, whereas Autopilot uses Azure AD tokens for authentication.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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The correct answer is: Windows Autopilot — Windows Autopilot is a valid Intune deployment method because it uses cloud-based configuration to transform a new or existing device into a business-ready state without manual imaging. It leverages hardware hashes uploaded to Intune, which then applies policies, apps, and settings during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). This eliminates the need for traditional imaging infrastructure.
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