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### YamlMime:ModuleUnit
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uid: learn.dpu.getting-started-surface-management-portal.introduction
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title: Introduction
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metadata:
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title: Introduction
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description: This content is part of the "Getting started with Surface Management Portal" module.
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ms.date: 04/09/2026
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author: ozahran7
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ms.author: v-zahranomar
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ms.topic: unit
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[!include[](includes/1-introduction.md)]
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### YamlMime:ModuleUnit
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uid: learn.dpu.getting-started-surface-management-portal.access-the-microsoft-intune-admin-center
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title: Access the Microsoft Intune Admin Center
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metadata:
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title: Access The Microsoft Intune Admin Center
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description: This content is part of the "Getting started with Surface Management Portal" module.
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ms.date: 04/09/2026
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author: ozahran7
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ms.author: v-zahranomar
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ms.topic: unit
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durationInMinutes: 2
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content: |
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[!include[](includes/2-access-the-microsoft-intune-admin-center.md)]
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### YamlMime:ModuleUnit
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uid: learn.dpu.getting-started-surface-management-portal.verify-prerequisites-surface-management-portal-access
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title: Verify prerequisites for Surface Management Portal access
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metadata:
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title: Verify Prerequisites For Surface Management Portal Access
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description: This content is part of the "Getting started with Surface Management Portal" module.
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ms.date: 04/09/2026
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author: ozahran7
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ms.author: v-zahranomar
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durationInMinutes: 1
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[!include[](includes/3-verify-prerequisites-surface-management-portal-access.md)]
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### YamlMime:ModuleUnit
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uid: learn.dpu.getting-started-surface-management-portal.assign-required-roles-surface-management-portal
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title: Assign required roles for Surface Management Portal
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metadata:
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title: Assign Required Roles For Surface Management Portal
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description: This content is part of the "Getting started with Surface Management Portal" module.
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ms.date: 04/09/2026
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author: ozahran7
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ms.author: v-zahranomar
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[!include[](includes/4-assign-required-roles-surface-management-portal.md)]
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### YamlMime:ModuleUnit
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uid: learn.dpu.getting-started-surface-management-portal.verify-surface-management-portal-access
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title: Verify Surface Management Portal access
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metadata:
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title: Verify Surface Management Portal Access
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description: This content is part of the "Getting started with Surface Management Portal" module.
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ms.date: 04/09/2026
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author: ozahran7
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ms.author: v-zahranomar
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[!include[](includes/5-verify-surface-management-portal-access.md)]
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### YamlMime:ModuleUnit
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uid: learn.dpu.getting-started-surface-management-portal.knowledge-check
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title: Knowledge check
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metadata:
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title: Knowledge Check
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description: This content is part of the "Getting started with Surface Management Portal" module.
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ms.date: 04/09/2026
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author: ozahran7
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ms.author: v-zahranomar
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ms.topic: unit
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durationInMinutes: 5
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quiz:
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title: Check your knowledge
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questions:
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- content: "Where do you locate Surface Management Portal after signing in to the Microsoft Intune admin center?"
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choices:
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- content: "All services"
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isCorrect: true
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explanation: "Correct. The module states that after signing in to the Microsoft Intune admin center, Surface Management Portal is located in All services."
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- content: "Devices > Endpoint security"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. Endpoint security is a different area in Intune and doesn't provide access to Surface Management Portal."
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- content: "Reports > Device health"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. Reports provide insights but don't give access to Surface Management Portal."
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- content: "Tenant administration"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. Tenant administration isn't where Surface Management Portal is accessed."
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- content: "Which subscription is required for an organization to access Surface Management Portal?"
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choices:
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- content: "Intune E3 or E5"
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isCorrect: true
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explanation: "Correct. The module specifies that an active Intune E3 or E5 subscription is required."
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- content: "Microsoft 365 Business Basic"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. This subscription isn't listed as meeting the requirements for Surface Management Portal."
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- content: "Windows 11 Enterprise"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. The module doesn't identify this as a prerequisite for Surface Management Portal access."
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- content: "Azure Active Directory Free"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. The module doesn't state that this subscription alone is sufficient."
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- content: "What is the result if Surface devices are deployed but not enrolled in Intune?"
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choices:
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- content: "Surface Management Portal can't be used"
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isCorrect: true
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explanation: "Correct. The module clearly states that if devices are deployed but not enrolled in Intune, Surface Management Portal can't be used."
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- content: "Devices appear with limited information in the portal"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. The module doesn't indicate partial functionality if devices aren't enrolled."
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- content: "Devices can be managed after assigning roles"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. Device enrollment in Intune is required regardless of role assignment."
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- content: "Only warranty information is unavailable"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. The limitation affects use of the entire portal, not just warranty data."
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- content: "Which role must be assigned to allow a user to view warranty status in Surface Management Portal?"
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choices:
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- content: "Microsoft Hardware Warranty Administrator"
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isCorrect: true
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explanation: "Correct. The module states that this role is required to view warranty status and manage service requests."
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- content: "Global administrator"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. The module doesn't state that this role alone provides access to warranty information."
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- content: "Intune service administrator"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. This role isn't identified as sufficient for viewing Surface warranty information."
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- content: "Endpoint security administrator"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. This role focuses on security features and not Surface warranty access."
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- content: "Which action verifies that your environment is ready for ongoing management in Surface Management Portal?"
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choices:
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- content: "Confirming that enrolled Surface devices appear with health and inventory data"
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isCorrect: true
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explanation: "Correct. The module explains that seeing the portal, enrolled devices, and health and inventory data indicates readiness."
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- content: "Signing in to the Microsoft Intune admin center"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. Signing in alone doesn't verify Surface Management Portal access or readiness."
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- content: "Assigning the required admin roles"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. Role assignment is necessary but doesn't by itself confirm readiness."
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- content: "Confirming that an Intune tenant exists"
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isCorrect: false
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explanation: "Incorrect. Verifying a tenant exists doesn't confirm Surface Management Portal readiness."
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### YamlMime:ModuleUnit
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uid: learn.dpu.getting-started-surface-management-portal.summary
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title: Summary
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metadata:
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title: Summary
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description: This content is part of the "Getting started with Surface Management Portal" module.
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ms.date: 04/09/2026
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author: ozahran7
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This module shows how to access Surface Management Portal through the Microsoft Intune admin center, verify prerequisites, assign required roles, and confirm that your environment is ready to manage Surface devices.
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## Learning objectives:
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By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
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- Access the Microsoft Intune Admin Center and locate the Surface Management Portal.
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- Verify that your organization meets the prerequisites for using Surface Management Portal, including Intune licensing, Surface device enrollment, and required role eligibility.
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- Confirm that Surface devices are properly enrolled in Intune and eligible for management through Surface Management Portal.
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- Validate successful access to Surface Management Portal by confirming portal visibility and reviewing device health and inventory data.
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Use this module when you need to confirm that your organization and Surface devices are ready for management in Surface Management Portal.

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