The SHOCKING Difference Between Intune and Winget App Deployment Speed
- 2024.12.11
- azure Windows Virtual Desktop VDI

Have you ever wondered how long Intune takes to deploy applications on Windows 365 or virtual desktop session hosts? Many users say it’s slow, unreliable, and inconsistent—but is that the case? 🤔
Over the weekend, I ran detailed tests—one using Intune and another with Winget—to find out for myself. The results may surprise you! 😲
🔍 What’s Covered in This Video:
Step-by-step testing of Intune and Winget for app deployment.
Real-world results: 8 minutes with Intune, 4 minutes with Winget.
Why Winget may be a game-changer for provisioning.
Key insights on Intune’s check-in triggers and reliability.
Tips to avoid common pitfalls in session host provisioning.
📈 What You’ll Learn:
How Intune’s deployment works and why it might take longer.
The role of Nerdio and EntroID groups in optimizing deployment.
How to ensure no user logs in before apps are fully installed.
⏰ Want faster, more reliable app deployments? Watch now to see how Winget compares to Intune—and find out which tool could save you time and frustration!
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00:00 Introduction to Intune Deployment Speed
00:30 Testing Intune and Winget
01:28 Intune Deployment Results
02:26 Understanding Intune Check-in Frequency
04:43 Winget Deployment Results
07:00 Conclusion and Recommendations