Windows Autopilot Initial Setup — Cloud Windows Deployment

Windows Autopilot - Initial Setup includes planning, design, and implementation of Windows Autopilot for supported Windows 10 devices using Entra ID/Azure Active Directory and Intune or another MDM solution. IT Partner creates the project plan, works with the hardware provider, collects hardware IDs from existing devices, configures Autopilot profiles and settings, assigns users to Autopilot-enabled devices, tests deployment and lifecycle scenarios, monitors production deployment, and provides use case documentation and project closeout.

The Windows Autopilot - Initial Setup service is priced at $1,950 and has an estimated duration of 3 weeks. The plan may vary depending on the organization’s needs, prerequisites, device readiness, vendor coordination, and any issues found during testing or deployment monitoring.

The goal is to configure Windows Autopilot so supported devices can be deployed, repurposed, break-fixed, and retired through the Autopilot service. The intended outcome is that devices are ready for users with little or no infrastructure dependency, no need for device reconfiguration, and no requirement for IT staff to be physically present at the organization’s offices.

The service requires a suitable subscription in the client’s Entra ID tenant, such as Enterprise Mobility + Security E3 or E5, Microsoft 365 Enterprise E3 or E5, or Microsoft 365 Business with the required Entra ID Premium and Intune capabilities. Office 365 Business alone cannot be configured by Windows Autopilot, because Windows Autopilot requires appropriate device management and identity capabilities.

No, Microsoft Intune implementation is not included in Windows Autopilot - Initial Setup. The client must already have Intune or another MDM solution available to manage devices, and a separate Microsoft Intune - Initial Setup service is available if Intune needs to be implemented first.

Devices used for this service must run Windows 10 version 1809 or higher and must be supported by Microsoft for Windows Autopilot. Supported editions listed for the service are Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Education, and Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC.

No, support for existing Windows 7 and Windows 8 devices is outside the scope of this service. Windows 10 version 1809 or higher is required, and Windows upgrades are also outside the scope and would need to be handled as a separate project.

The client must provide sufficient rights to the Azure portal, sufficient rights for Windows Store for Business, and access to required systems or facilities as needed to complete the work. IT Partner does not require administrative access to the customer’s Azure AD/Entra ID or MDM environment solely to register devices, but appropriate access and coordination are still needed for the broader configuration and project activities.

IT Partner leads the kickoff, creates the project plan and schedule, communicates with the hardware provider, collects existing-device hardware IDs, configures Autopilot profiles and profile settings, assigns users to specific Autopilot-enabled devices, and escalates issues to Microsoft support if needed. IT Partner also provides advice on implementation issues and supports project closure and acceptance.

The client coordinates internal staff and vendor schedules, provides a dedicated point of contact, approves deliverables and change tickets, and configures network equipment if required. The client is also responsible for unboxing new devices, connecting them to wired or wireless internet, providing PC and software setup requirements, handling end-user support, and resolving basic tickets using Microsoft adoption instructions where applicable.

No, the objective of Windows Autopilot is to configure supported devices over the internet without requiring physical presence in the organization’s buildings or offices. However, the client must still unbox new devices, power them on, and connect them to a wired or wireless network with internet access.

By default, IT Partner performs all work remotely. On-site presence may be arranged by request, but it is outside the included scope and is invoiced separately at $1,900 per business day.

Deliverables include a project plan and schedule, communication with the hardware provider, collected hardware IDs, configured Autopilot profiles and settings, user assignment to Autopilot-enabled devices, test device deployment and lifecycle validation, production deployment monitoring, use case documentation, project closure and acceptance, and a closeout report. The closeout report documents final project status, evidence against acceptance criteria, outstanding issues if any, and the final budget.

No, migration of local documents and data from current devices is not included in this service. Migration to OneDrive or SharePoint may be added separately if desired, but it is not part of the standard Windows Autopilot - Initial Setup scope.

This service configures Autopilot profiles and profile settings, while device configuration, policies, and apps are applied by Intune or another MDM solution after enrollment. If the required Intune or MDM implementation and configuration are not already in place, those activities may need to be addressed separately because Intune implementation is specifically excluded from this service.

One success criterion is that a one-month post-implementation consulting and support period has started. The project also closes with acceptance and a project closeout report showing final status, acceptance evidence, any outstanding issues, and final budget details.

The service is designed around cloud-based deployment over the internet, so it does not require traditional on-network imaging infrastructure or IT staff physically reconfiguring devices. Any practical business impact depends on device readiness, network access, MDM configuration, user assignments, and testing outcomes, so organizations should confirm scheduling and change-management details with IT Partner during planning.

Yes, Windows Autopilot can present organization branding to users at the first prompt to log in when organization branding is configured in Azure AD/Entra ID. It can also automatically enroll devices into Microsoft Intune or an alternate MDM solution when automatic enrollment is configured.

No, hardware, software, and Office 365 or Azure subscription costs required to complete the engagement are not included in the $1,950 service price. The price covers the defined implementation service scope, not licensing, devices, or additional software purchases.

The listed service manager for Windows Autopilot - Initial Setup is Roman Sotnik. The service SKU is ITPWW290IMPOT, and it is an implementation engagement for Microsoft 365 and Office 365 environments using Windows Autopilot with Entra ID/Azure AD and Intune or another MDM solution.