You have 100 Windows 10 computers and want to deploy Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT). Which portal should you use to create the ODT customization XML file?
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Correct answer: the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center.
Why this is the answer
The Microsoft 365 Apps admin center is the correct portal because it provides the "Office Customization Tool" (OCT), which is specifically designed to create and manage the configuration XML files used by the Office Deployment Tool (ODT). This tool simplifies the process of defining installation options, updates, and application settings for Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) and perpetual Office versions like Office Professional Plus 2019. The Microsoft 365 admin center is for general tenant administration. The Microsoft Intune admin center is used for device and application management, but relies on the XML created elsewhere for ODT deployments. The Microsoft Purview compliance portal focuses on data governance and compliance.
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