Modern client management

The transition to modern management in the cloud is happening fast – we need a way to minimize pressure on WAN links.

New challenges?

The transition to so called 'modern' management from the cloud is happening quickly. Now that more content is coming from the cloud, managing downloads and minimizing pressure on WAN links is critical.

Overview

When the data your clients need lives in the cloud, let them handle the sharing and keep as much of the data transfer as possible inside your own walls. To do this we need:

Solid settings management
Efficient peer-to-peer sharing where possible
Automated caching of important content

Why StifleR + Intune?

The journey to 'modern management' can be painful - there are many configurations and 'gotchas' when moving from a traditionally managed on-premises solution. StifleR can support the transition and ongoing management.

Gather insight and collect data about networks
Collect information about your Intune clients
Use templates to dynamically manage settings
Track issues and resolve them remotely using remote tools
View software downloads in real time
Ensure that bandwidth is carefully managed
Serverless office management

Typical case

When we're migrating from a traditional on-premises solution (such as Microsoft Configuration Manager), we take for granted that endpoints can be fully provisioned before delivering them to users. Users are accustomed to receiving a new device, logging in, and instantly being able to access the applications they need.

We tend to want to use the same approach when using modern solutions like Windows Autopilot. And why shouldn't we?

The challenge

With most content now being downloaded from the cloud, there's a lot of pressure on the network. Apps fail to download due to timeouts, and if we're really out of luck even the Autopilot process times out and fails. With efficient content peering can we speed up our downloads and stay friends with the networking team?

Enter StifleR

2Pint Software’s StifleR manages all transfers via WAN or LAN by collectively monitoring and controlling your endpoint’s download activity. It controls peer-to-peer enabled content transfers from both cloud/Internet and corporate data sources. It can also automate the vital settings required to keep your clients downloading efficiently.

2Pint Software + Intune client management in more detail

Delivery Optimization, optimization!

Applications distributed through Intune generally come as an Intune Win32 App or from the Microsoft Store. Both methods support peer-to-peer through Delivery Optimization, and that's great! However, maintaining all the required configurations can be painful.

StifleR can manage and enhance your Delivery Optimization (DO) performance. It will:

Automatically learn about your networks and arrange them logically for viewing in dashboards
Automatically ensure that DO will only peer between subnets within a local network group
Optimize DO performance on Wi-Fi networks
"Bridge" between subnets using DNS-SD for even more efficiency
Prioritize downloads based on importance i.e., security patches

StifleR templates

The StifleR templates allow "set and forget" dynamic client configuration:

VPN management
Templates for every type of LAN/WAN/Home connection
Create your own custom templates if required
Manages Microsoft Connected Cache settings
Applies BranchCache AND Delivery Optimization settings

StifleR dashboards - real-time reporting

Our dashboards give you vital insights into your Intune client performance:

Real-time content download tracking
Network location and client tracking
Delivery Optimization statistics
Built-in suite of remote support tools
Network device information and real-time connectivity
Disk and local file cache statistics
Local administrator information

Solution summary

Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Intune/ConfigMgr

Secure, uses Microsoft SignalR as the transport

Great Web interface and usability

Can be hosted in the cloud or on-premises

2Pint Software technology used:

StifleR for bandwidth management and automation

Works with the following Microsoft technology:

Microsoft Intune (requires the StifleR agent)