What is a requirement for devices to communicate with the Microsoft Intune administrative console?

For devices to communicate with the Microsoft Intune administrative console, enrollment in the Intune service is necessary. Enrollment establishes a trust relationship between the device and the Intune service, allowing the console to manage the device’s settings, security policies, applications, and compliance status. Without this enrollment, the device cannot be recognized or managed by the Intune system, making it impossible for administrators to enforce policies or deploy applications effectively.

While having an internet connection, antivirus software, or a specific operating system like Windows 10 may be helpful and sometimes necessary for effective functionality, they do not directly create the management link between the Intune console and the device. The primary requirement that enables the console to manage devices is the enrollment process into the Intune service.