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Intune is the only way for us to get Wi-Fi certificates(AFAIK), that's why it's needed. On windows it's baked in or whatever, but obviously not on Linux.
You can use Wi-Fi certificates on Linux without needing Intune. Is the real issue here that your workplace doesn't want to give you the info you need to use Linux?
As far as I was told at least, they use Intune to distribute these, don't think they want to "hand them out manually".
Yeah, they do not officially support us using Linux. However, I would like to see whether Intune can be easily installed on Linux machines so that I can create documentation for those employees who wish to use Linux over Windows/Mac.
Well, first they are lying to you. You don't have to hand out certificates manually and that isn't how Intune does it either. They are provisioned using SCEP generally, which has its own security drawbacks. You can get these certificates from a SCEP server using a tool like Certmonger.
Most companies that say they don't officially support Linux already have you sign an acceptable-use agreement to only use company-provided hardware and approved software. And while they may act like they'll make a special exception for you, you better make sure you got it in writing and in a way that would comply with your other employment agreements. One thing most IT employees don't have the privilege of is negotiating the legal terms of their employment. There are already multiple US cases of employees being criminalized for breaking their employer's AUP.
I wish you the best of luck, but feel like you're prob in for a harsh reality.
Thanks for the insight though! Feel like it's a lot better trying than not to. Worst come to worst I continue using my mobile Hotspot which they pay for.
Wait, breaking employer's AUP? More detail plz when you have time.