MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You manage Windows devices with Microsoft Intune. A line-of-business MSI installer must be deployed to 400 devices. The installer requires a custom transform (.mst) file and must run with administrative privileges. You need to deploy the app using the least administrative effort while ensuring the transform is applied. What should you do?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that line-of-business MSI apps in Intune support transform files, when they do not.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Package the MSI and .mst into a Win32 app (.intunewin) and deploy it as required.
Win32 apps in Intune support the inclusion of additional files and custom installation commands, which is necessary to apply an MSI transform. By packaging the MSI and .mst together and specifying the correct command line, the transform is applied during installation. This ensures the customizations are correctly deployed to all targeted devices.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Convert the MSI to an .intunewin file and deploy it as a Win32 app without the .mst, then use a separate script to modify the registry.
Why it's wrong here
Omitting the .mst and modifying the registry separately does not apply the transform's intended changes, such as custom installation paths or features. The transform may contain multiple settings that cannot be replicated easily. This approach is error-prone and does not guarantee the required configuration, failing the requirement.
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Package the MSI and .mst into a Win32 app (.intunewin) and deploy it as required.
Why this is correct
Packaging the MSI and its transform into a Win32 app allows you to include the .mst and specify the installation command with the TRANSFORMS property. Win32 apps support custom scripts and full control over installation, ensuring the transform is applied. This approach requires more effort than a line-of-business app but meets the requirement.
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Deploy the MSI as a line-of-business app and use a PowerShell script to apply the .mst after installation.
Why it's wrong here
Applying the transform after installation is not supported; MSI transforms must be applied during installation via the TRANSFORMS property. A post-install script cannot retroactively apply a transform. This method would not correctly customize the application and could lead to inconsistent configurations across devices.
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Upload the MSI as a line-of-business app and specify the .mst file in the app configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Intune line-of-business MSI apps do not provide a field to attach a transform file. While you can set install and uninstall commands, the .mst cannot be referenced automatically. The transform would be ignored, causing the app to install without the required customizations. This option fails to meet the requirement of applying the .mst file.
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Key term
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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