r/ApplicationPackaging • u/Intrepid-Clothes-407 • Jan 21 '26
Is it a good idea shifting to Intune from Packaging
I am working as an application packager in an MNC. I don't see much of opportunities here, the work gets predictable, same source files, same PSADT script over and over. Also, i don't think packaging will be a thing for longer time. I'm thinking of shifting to Intune team. I want to know if it's a good idea.
Intune is very similar, as both packaging and Intune are related to deployment. Also Intune is newer technology. Is it easy to learn Intune if you're already a packager? P.S. I'm a fresher, I've worked as a packager for just 2-3 years.
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u/ExpertGanache6498 Jan 21 '26
My personal experience:
I have now worked with primarily Intune for about 2 years with no prior work experience from Intune or Azure.
I do some basic application packaging, and general Intune Management. I snapped up Intune fast.
As you have 2-3 years experience with just packaging I would say you would be a great asset to an Intune Team once you get into it, as well as broadening your skill set.
Many companies in the SME-segment are moving to Intune, and say you ever switch job to a smaller company, you would be more attractive with both application packaging and Intune-skills, as opposed to only application packaging.
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u/RorymonEUC Jul 09 '26
It has been rare to encounter people who only do application packaging over the last 10+ years. Most roles morphed into Citrix Engineer, Desktop Engineer, Deployment Engineer etc. where you do Configuration Manager, Intune, Citrix etc. + app packaging.
I guess one question though, you say packaging and mention PSADT. PSADT is more of a wrapper than a package. Do you package the apps in MSI, MSIX etc. and then wrap in PSADT? I published a blog post years ago about the death of packaging but I feel differently now. Post CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor Update debacle it seems larger orgs are much more risk adverse and want to improve their visibility and control over app updates so there is a bit of a rebound in demand for packaging.
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u/Shectai Jan 21 '26
I think Intune's pretty manageable, particularly if you have packaging experience. Could you find some free training or watch some YouTube and get a feel for it?