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App Store for Windows

SureMDM's Windows App Store feature presents a complete solution for efficient app management and deployment on Windows devices within an enterprise environment. This specialized App Store simplifies the process of distributing, monitoring, and controlling applications, ensuring a seamless user experience and heightened security.

Create an Enterprise App Store (Windows)​

Prerequisite​

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) enrollment for Windows and Microsoft Windows Store for Business have to be enabled to create an enterprise app store.

To create an enterprise App Store, follow these steps:

  1. Login to portal.azure.com.

  2. Select Azure Active Directory.

  3. Click Properties and copy the Directory ID.

  4. Navigate to the SureMDM Web Console > Settings > Account Settings > Windows Management > Windows Enrollment.

  5. Under SureMDM & Microsoft Entra ID (fka. AzureAD) Integration, in the Tenant ID field, paste the Directory ID copied in step no.3. 

  6. Click Validate. 

    The Tenant ID pasted here will be validated. 

  7. Once again, navigate to the Azure Portal. 

  8. Click Azure Active Directory > Mobility (MDM and MAM).

    a. Click Add Application and select the On-Premises MDM application.

    b. Enter the Application Name and click Save.

    For example: SureMDM Application

  9. Click SureMDM Application and enter below details:

  1. Click On-premises MDM application settings and select Properties.

  2. Enter the Console URL (https://42gears.suremdm.io) in the App ID URI and copy the Application ID and click Save.

Example: **https://onpremise.42gears.com

  1. Select Keys and enter Key Description, select Duration and click Save.
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Copy and paste the generated Key. If this window is closed, the generated key cannot be fetched again.

  1. Navigate to Azure Active Directory > Mobility (MDM and MAM) > Microsoft Intune.

  2. Enter the below details:

  1. Click Save.

  2. Navigate to the SureMDM Web Console > Settings > Account Settings > Windows Management > Windows Enrollment.

  3. In the Application ID field, paste the Application ID copied in step no.11.

  4. In the Application Secret text field, paste the key value copied in step no.12 and click Apply.

  5. Navigate to Windows devices’ Settings. Under Accounts, select Access work or school > Connect.

  6. Enter your Email address and Password. 

    Complete all the on-screen steps.

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Ignore the step for setting the pin.

  1. Navigate to the browser and type the below URL:

    https://businessstore.microsoft.com/en-us/store/private-store

  2. Login with Azure Portal credentials.

  3. Click Shop for my group.

  4. Select applications to approve and click Get the app.

  5. Click on the enterprises (...) option and select Edit collection.

  6. Click Add to add the approved applications to the collection.

Create an App Store​

  1. Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > App Store > Windows > Add new app.

  2. Select an option from Select Options to add an application:

  • msi File - Enter the URL to upload the MSI file. 
  • Microsoft Store for Business - Click Sync, wait 1-2 minutes, then click Refresh. All the approved applications will be listed. Select an application and click Add.
  • Link - Enter the Name, URL, Category, and Description of the application and click Add. 

Wait for 1-2 minutes and click Refresh. All the approved applications will be listed.

Once the apps are successfully added, the applications will start reflecting in the App Store screen.