The GIA story began in June 2022, when the need arose for a practical method to audit Intune assignments. Initially conceived as a set of PowerShell scripts, the project provided basic functionality for extracting assignment data, addressing a critical gap for IT professionals managing large-scale deployments. These early scripts laid the groundwork for automating tedious manual tasks and demonstrated the potential for a more comprehensive tool. Feature Expansion and Transition Responding to growing user needs, GIA quickly expanded beyond its original scope. New features were added to include compliance policies, application assignments, device configurations, and update management. Recognizing the limitations of command-line tools for broader adoption, development shifted in September 2022 to a graphical interface built in C#.NET, dramatically improving usability and enabling more sophisticated data visualization. The transition marked a pivotal milestone, transforming GIA from a niche script into an accessible, robust application for the entire community.
The launch of GIA on GitHub marked the beginning of genuine community collaboration. Feedback from beta testers and contributors, including valuable insights from IT professionals, helped prioritize new features and guide bug fixes. Each release was shaped by constructive input, ensuring GIA stayed relevant and responsive to users’ evolving needs. The open distribution model fostered a dynamic cycle of improvement, with enhancements and refinements driven by real-world challenges. Major Releases: Building Value GIA’s version history reflects its commitment to continuous innovation. Version 1.5 introduced export capabilities, allowing users to generate CSV reports for further analysis. Version 2.0 brought expanded support for new assignment types and performance optimizations. With version 3.0 and 3.1, advanced filtering and reporting tools were added, making the application indispensable for IT teams seeking efficiency and clarity in their management workflows.
The release of GIA 4.0 represents the most significant advancement to date. It introduces a groundbreaking comparison engine, allowing administrators to analyze assignment differences across policies, applications, and devices with precision. Another highly impactful feature is the ability to identify items without assignments, enabling IT teams to quickly detect orphaned or unused objects. This functionality empowers administrators to sanitize the Intune environment, improving performance, reducing clutter, and ensuring a streamlined configuration that retains only what is actively in use.
GIA is more than a tool; it is a collaborative project shaped by the needs and feedback of a passionate community. The application continues to be refined and improved, embodying a commitment to delivering practical value while adapting to the challenges faced by modern IT environments. Users are encouraged to share comments and suggestions, knowing that their contributions help drive the evolution of GIA and benefit the broader professional community.
This application is provided free of charge. It was initially developed to meet both my personal and professional requirements, and, having found it highly effective, I have chosen to share it with the community. As this project was built during my limited spare time, I am unable to offer user support or ensure compatibility across all systems. Use of this application is entirely optional. I kindly request that users approach its use with civility and professionalism. Should you choose to try it, I hope it proves valuable for you and your clients. Additionally, I welcome any constructive feedback, as it benefits the broader community.
Added two new themes: aqua and game. All internal graph and azure authentication packages were updated to improve performance and security. Created new Tab Settings for assignment information. Redesigned interface for better visualization. Added Functions:
- Compare Mode.
- Created new tab devices when selecting a user.
- Created new tab hardware when selecting a device.
- Device Information now brings all information including extension attributes.
- Enabled multi-threading to get assignments faster.
- New Tab Settings bring information about the item settings.
- Retrieve Windows 365 assignments.
- Show Unassigned items.
- Tab Settings for proactive remediation can bring PS1 script decoded.
- Tabs with information now, bring information about the assignment.
- Windows 365 and Cloud PC assignments. Bug Fix:
- CA role based not showing CA name.
- Fixed export CSV was not exporting data from columns assignment and intent for applications.
- Fixed iPhone and iPad devices don’t show configurations and compliances.
- Fixed not showing assignment type in Update Rings.
- Item information was reloaded every time you clicked on it.
- Multiples of error messages when expire token.
- Renew token if expires when leave GIA opened for long time.
- Unable to retrieve scripts and remediation information because the new required Graph API permission.
Thank you for your trust, engagement, and support in advancing GIA.