SDM Software releases free Intune backup and restore tool

SDM Software has launched a free Windows app that lets IT administrators back up, restore and transfer Microsoft Intune profiles. The tool is aimed at reducing recovery time, avoiding manual rebuilds and making it easier to test changes or move configurations between tenants.

Why it matters: - Microsoft Intune does not have a native backup and recovery mechanism for configurations, even though Entra ID objects are protected. - The new tool is designed to help administrators recover faster from mistakes, test changes safely and move profiles between tenants. - The release could reduce the need to rebuild Intune profiles from scratch after a bad change or failed import.

What happened: - SDM Software announced Intune Config Backup & Restore, a free Windows application for Microsoft Intune administrators. - The company said the tool is available now. - SDM Software also pointed readers to its blog for more information and to download the tool.

The details: - The app can back up Intune profiles selectively or in bulk. - Before importing profiles, the tool scans for conflicts. - Administrators can choose to overwrite, rename or skip existing profiles. - The app supports GUID-based policy matching. - SDM Software positioned the tool as a gap-filler for Intune configuration recovery. - The company also promoted Change Manager for Group Policy and Intune as a broader change-management product that backs up, versions, reviews, approves and rolls back changes.

Between the lines: - The launch fits SDM Software’s focus on configuration governance and recovery tools for Microsoft environments. - The free app gives the company a lower-friction entry point for administrators who may later need more complete change-management features. - The product messaging centers on reducing troubleshooting time and avoiding manual reconstruction of policy settings.

What's next: - Administrators can start using the free tool now. - SDM Software is directing users to its blog for download and product details. - The company is also steering customers who need full change control toward its paid change-management offering.

The bottom line: - SDM Software is betting that Intune administrators will want a simple backup-and-restore layer until Microsoft offers native configuration recovery.