Making Microsoft 365 Apps Available in Company Portal
You need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to Windows devices using Intune. Users should be able to install from Company Portal. What app type should you choose in Intune?
Quick Answer
The answer is Microsoft 365 Apps, the built-in app type in Intune designed specifically for deploying the Office suite to Windows devices. This app type is correct because it automatically handles the licensing, installation, and update configuration for Microsoft 365 Apps, and when assigned as "Available for enrolled devices," it makes the suite visible in Company Portal for users to install on demand. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of Intune’s built-in app types versus custom Win32 or store-based options—a common trap is choosing Windows app (Win32) for Office, but that’s only for custom .exe or .msi files. Remember the key distinction: if the exam asks for deploying Microsoft 365 Apps via Company Portal, the app type must be “Microsoft 365 Apps” because it’s the only one that integrates directly with the Office deployment tool and licensing service. A simple memory tip: “Office is built-in, not built-from-scratch”—so always pick the native Microsoft 365 Apps type for Office deployments.
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often choose 'Windows app (Win32)' because they think any desktop app must be deployed as a Win32 app, but they overlook that Intune has a dedicated app type for Microsoft 365 Apps that simplifies licensing, update management, and Company Portal integration, making it the correct and intended choice.
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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Microsoft 365 Apps
The Microsoft 365 Apps app type in Intune is specifically designed to deploy Office 365 ProPlus (now Microsoft 365 Apps) suites, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others, as a managed suite. This app type automatically configures the installation to use the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) with built-in settings for update channels, architecture (32-bit/64-bit), and language packs, and it makes the suite available in Company Portal for user-initiated installation. Unlike Win32 or other types, it handles the complex licensing and activation requirements for Microsoft 365 Apps without additional scripting.
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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Windows app (Win32)
Why it's wrong here
For custom apps, not Microsoft 365.
- ✓
Microsoft 365 Apps
Why this is correct
Dedicated app type for Office.
- ✗
Web link
Why it's wrong here
Only provides a link, not install.
- ✗
Microsoft Store app
Why it's wrong here
Not for Microsoft 365 Apps.
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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.
Key term
Company Portal
Company Portal is a Microsoft app that gives employees a secure, self-service way to enroll devices, access company apps, and manage work resources from any device.
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Variation 1. You need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to Windows devices using Microsoft Intune. The deployment must be available to users in the company portal. Which app type should you select?
easy- ✓ A.Windows 10/11 (Microsoft 365 Apps)
- B.Microsoft 365 (Web link)
- C.Microsoft Store app (new)
- D.Windows app (Win32)
Why A: The 'Windows 10/11 (Microsoft 365 Apps)' app type in Intune is specifically designed to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) with built-in support for the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) and XML configuration. This app type automatically handles the installation, updates, and licensing via the Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise channel, and it appears in the Company Portal for user-initiated installation. Other app types lack the native integration for Microsoft 365 Apps deployment or do not support user-visible installation in the Company Portal.
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