In today’s digital workspace, managing applications efficiently is crucial for IT administrators. Microsoft Intune offers a seamless way to deploy applications across devices. This guide will walk you through the process of adding Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as a Microsoft Store App to Microsoft Intune.

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is a free, trusted software application used for viewing, printing, signing, sharing, and annotating PDF documents. It allows users to interact with all types of PDF content, including forms and multimedia. Additionally, it offers features like adding comments, filling out forms, and e-signing documents.

Step 1: Access Microsoft Intune

  1. Log in to the Microsoft Intune admin center.
  2. Navigate to Apps > All apps.

Step 2: Add a New App

  1. Click on Add.
  2. In the Select app type pane, choose Microsoft Store app (new) and click select at the bottom.
    Adding an Microsoft Store App to Intune

Step 3: Search for Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

  1. In the Search the Microsoft Store app (new) pane, type Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
  2. Select Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from the search results and click select at the bottom.
    Adding an Microsoft Store App to Intune

Step 4: Configure App Information

  1. Name: Enter a name for the app (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader DC) if not filled in.
  2. Description: Provide a brief description of the app if not filled in.
  3. Publisher: Enter the publisher’s name (Adobe) if not filled in.
  4. Category: Optionally, select a category for the app.
  5. Logo: Optionally, upload a logo for the app, click on Change image.
    Adding an Microsoft Store App to Intune

Step 5: Assign the App

  1. In the Assignments section, choose the groups that will receive the app.
  2. You can assign the app to All users, All devices, or specific groups.
    Adding an Microsoft Store App to Intune

Step 6: Review and Create

  1. Review the app configuration settings.
  2. Click Create to add the app to Intune.

Step 7: Sync Devices

  1. Ensure that the devices are synced to receive the new app.
  2. You can manually sync devices or wait for the automatic sync.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently deploy Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to your organization’s devices using Microsoft Intune. This streamlined process ensures that all users have access to the necessary tools, enhancing productivity and maintaining consistency across the board.

 

Paul Cobben