Zecurit offers multiple device enrollment methods to meet the needs of different organizational environments, whether you’re managing a few endpoints manually or onboarding thousands of devices across domains, cloud platforms or BYOD environments.
This guide will help you select the most appropriate enrollment method based on your infrastructure, device types and deployment strategy.
1. Manual Enrollment
Best for:
- Small teams
- Testing or pilot rollouts
- Devices not connected to a domain
Methods Supported:
- Manual Download: Admin downloads the agent and installs it directly
- Self-Enrollment via Link: Shareable link that users can access to download and install the agent themselves
Simple and quick setup, but not scalable for large environments.
2. Domain-Based Enrollment (via Zecurit Connector)
Best for:
- On-premises infrastructure with Active Directory
- Organizations managing Windows domain/workgroup devices centrally
Key Benefits:
- Automatic device discovery
- Silent agent deployment using stored domain credentials
- No user interaction required
Ideal for automating bulk onboarding within LAN-connected enterprise setups.
3. Enrollment via Microsoft Azure
Best for:
- Cloud-first or hybrid environments
- Organizations using Azure AD or Microsoft 365 for identity and device management
Key Benefits:
- Enroll Azure AD-joined devices automatically
- Supports BYOD and remote endpoints
- Seamless integration with Microsoft cloud infrastructure
Recommended for modern workplaces with distributed teams and cloud identity.
4. Enrollment via Active Directory GPO
Best for:
- Organizations with Group Policy infrastructure in place
- Admins who prefer policy-based software deployment
Key Benefits:
- Silent agent deployment via GPO script
- Centralized configuration and rollout
- No manual intervention required
A good fit for environments managing devices using local AD without third-party tools.
5. Enrollment via Microsoft Intune
Best for:
- Organizations using Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager)
- MDM-managed Windows/macOS endpoints
Key Benefits:
- Integrates with your existing MDM policies
- Deploys agents silently through Intune scripts or app packages
- No user action required
Recommended for fully managed corporate devices under MDM control.
6. Enrollment via SCCM
Best for:
- Enterprises still managing devices through System Center Configuration Manager
- Large-scale Windows environments with existing SCCM infrastructure
Key Benefits:
- Agent packaged and deployed silently via SCCM
- Scalable and controllable through your SCCM console
- Suitable for phased rollouts
Perfect for legacy IT environments with centralized control.
Summary Comparison
| Method | User Action Needed? | Scalability | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Download | Yes | Low | Small teams or testing |
| Self-Enrollment Link | Yes | Medium | BYOD and remote users |
| Zecurit Connector (Domain) | No | High | AD-managed on-prem environments |
| Azure Enrollment | No | High | Azure AD, remote cloud-first setups |
| AD GPO | No | High | On-prem AD with GPO control |
| Intune | No | High | Microsoft Endpoint Manager users |
| SCCM | No | High | Enterprises with SCCM infrastructure |
Recommendation Tips
- Use Zecurit Connector or GPO for centralized, on-premise Windows devices
- Use Azure or Intune for modern cloud-first, remote, or hybrid deployments
- Use Self-Enrollment when users are remote or using personal devices (BYOD)
- Combine methods as needed across departments, geographies, or device types