According to theFortiClient EMS Administrator Study Guideand theFortinet Document Library (7.2/7.4 versions), the most effective method for deploying FortiClient toBYOD (Bring Your Own Device)andremote usersis usingMicrosoft Intune(or other supported Mobile Device Management - MDM solutions).
1. Why Microsoft Intune (Answer C) is the Correct Choice:
Cloud-Based Accessibility:Unlike GPO or SCCM, which traditionally require a direct connection to the local Active Directory (AD) domain or a VPN to reach the on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based MDM. This makes it the native choice forremote userswho may not always be on the corporate network.
BYOD Management:Intune is specifically designed to manage a variety of operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) that are common in BYOD environments. It allows administrators to push the FortiClient installation package and enrollment configuration (such as the invitation_code or ems_server details) directly to the user's device via the cloud.
Integration with EMS:FortiClient EMS 7.2/7.4 provides specific documentation forIntune Integration. Administrators can create a custom MSI or .pkg installer in EMS, upload it to Intune, and use Intune’s app configuration policies to automate the Telemetry connection to EMS.
2. Why Other Options are Incorrect for this Scenario:
A. FortiClient zero-touch provisioning:While FortiClient supports zero-touch provisioning (particularly for mobile or through FortiCloud), in the context of a "deployment tool" for an organization's broad BYOD and remote fleet, it is typically afeatureorprocessfacilitated by an MDM like Intune rather than the standalone deployment mechanism for the initial software package on third-party remote devices.
B. Microsoft SCCM:SCCM (now part of Microsoft Configuration Manager) is heavily reliant on on-premises infrastructure and is generally used for corporate-owned, domain-joined devices. It is less flexible than Intune for managing "unmanaged" BYOD devices belonging to remote users.
D. Group Policy Object (GPO):GPO requires the device to be joined to theActive Directory (AD) Domain. BYOD devices are typically not domain-joined, and remote devices cannot receive GPO updates unless they are connected via VPN at the time of the policy refresh, making it unsuitable for this specific use case.
3. Curriculum References:
EMS Administration Guide (Deployment Section):Specifies that for endpoints not reachable via AD/Workgroups (which covers remote and BYOD), administrators should use theInstaller Linkmethod or anMDM (like Microsoft Intune).
Intune Deployment Guide for FortiClient:Detail the specific use ofConfiguration Keys(e.g., cloud_invite_code, ems_server) that are passed from Intune to the FortiClient app to ensure that once the remote user installs the app, it automatically registers to the correct EMS instance.
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