The video introduces various methods for deploying applications through Intune for Windows devices, including Microsoft Store apps, Microsoft 365 apps, Line-of-Business (LoB) apps, Win32 apps, Enterprise app catalog apps, and Windows web links. The focus is specifically on Windows applications.

Microsoft Store apps are the easiest to deploy as they are available directly on the Intune portal, similar to app stores on mobile devices. They leverage Winget for package upload by third-party vendors, support automatic updates, and require no manual uploading from the user's side.

Microsoft 365 apps (Office suite) deployment is straightforward through the Intune console. Users can select desired applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), choose installation preferences like architecture and update channels, and enable automatic updates. It offers configuration via a designer or XML data.

Windows web links create shortcuts on the start menu to specific websites, acting as web app launchers. Microsoft Edge can also be deployed via Intune, with options for different channels (stable, beta, dev) and language selections.

LoB applications require uploading a file (MSI, MSIX, etc.) to the Intune portal. It's user-friendly for single-file MSI packages, automatically generating install/uninstall commands and detection logic. However, it has limitations, supporting only specific formats, one file per upload, and lacking advanced features like dependencies or supersedence.

Win32 apps overcome the limitations of LoB apps, offering comprehensive control and customization. They support a wide range of formats, including EXE files, and advanced features like custom detection rules, dependencies, supersedence, and detailed requirements (OS, disk space, memory). It requires converting packages to '.intunewin' format using the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool.

Enterprise App Catalog apps are pre-converted Win32 applications uploaded by third-party vendors and available directly on the Intune portal. They offer all the advanced features of Win32 apps without manual conversion but require an Intune Suite license.

Applications like Microsoft Store apps, Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Edge, Windows web links, and Enterprise App Catalog apps do not require manual upload. Upload is only necessary for Line-of-Business applications (limited formats) and Win32 apps (advanced, requiring '.intunewin' conversion).

A demonstration shows how to deploy a Microsoft Store app (Slack) by searching, selecting, and configuring installation behavior (system or user). The process is simple, requiring no file uploads.

The video demonstrates deploying Microsoft 365 apps by selecting specific Office components, architecture, file format, and update channels using the configuration designer. It highlights options like removing older versions and choosing between latest or specific versions.

A demo shows creating a Windows web link by providing a name and URL. It also illustrates how to customize the icon, which appears in the company portal and the Windows Start Menu, and provides an example of launching the web link from a Windows 11 device.

The demonstration of deploying Microsoft Edge involves selecting the app type, channel (stable, beta, dev), and language. It explains setting it as 'required' for forced installation or 'available' for optional installation via the Company Portal.

A demo of deploying 7-Zip as an LoB application. It involves downloading the 7-Zip MSI, uploading it to Intune, and configuring basic details. The video emphasizes that Intune automatically handles command line arguments and detection logic for MSI files, showcasing the simplicity for compatible formats.

The process of converting application files (MSI and EXE of 7-Zip) into the '.intunewin' format using the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool is demonstrated. The tool can be run via a GUI or command line, specifying source and output folders for conversion.

This section compares deploying 7-Zip as a Win32 app using an MSI versus an EXE. When using MSI, Intune automatically populates install/uninstall commands and product codes. For EXE, manual input of silent switches and custom detection rules (e.g., file version) are required, demonstrating the increased complexity.

A side-by-side comparison highlights the limited options in LoB applications (only app info and basic command line arguments) versus the extensive features available in Win32 apps (programs, requirements, detection rules, dependencies, supersedence). Win32 offers granular control over installation behavior, OS versions, hardware requirements, and custom scripting.

The video briefly shows how to select and deploy an application from the Enterprise App Catalog. It reiterates that these apps are pre-converted Win32 apps, offering all advanced features without manual effort but requiring an Intune Suite license. The demo shows a 7-Zip entry in the catalog with pre-filled commands and detection rules.

The video concludes by demonstrating the installed applications (including the Win32 app for 7-Zip) appearing in the Company Portal on a Windows 11 device and verifying their presence in the Start Menu after installation.