> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.intunemacadmins.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.intunemacadmins.com/declarative-device-management-ddm/declarative-device-management.md). # Declarative Device Management Understand Declarative Device Management (DDM) on macOS and learn how to configure it with Microsoft Intune for scalable, responsive device management. Declarative Device Management (DDM) is an evolution of Apple's MDM protocol that lets devices apply settings and report status asynchronously, without constant polling of the management server. This improves performance, scalability, and responsiveness for managed macOS fleets. This section explains how DDM works and how to enable it with Intune. Read the concept overview first, then follow the configuration steps and review the insights. * [**What is Declarative Device Management?**](/declarative-device-management-ddm/what-is-declarative-device-management.md) — Learn how DDM works on macOS and the benefits it brings. * [**Configure Declarative Device Management**](/declarative-device-management-ddm/configure-declarative-device-management.md) — Step-by-step guide to enabling DDM on macOS with Intune. * [**Insights**](/declarative-device-management-ddm/insights.md) — Practical insights and considerations for working with DDM. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.intunemacadmins.com/declarative-device-management-ddm/declarative-device-management.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.