Thanks for the help, appreciated. I wasn't expecting someone to actually go through and answer everything, but I had to ask anyway.
Linden Beaumont Data Analyst and Developer +44 1629 699 100 LinkedIn https://ideagen.ai/ Ideagen acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their enduring connection to the lands, the waterways, and the skies. We acknowledge the Gadigal people, on whose lands our head office is located, as well as all other First Nation Countries we operate across. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ________________________________ From: German Geraskin via ffmpeg-user <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2026 18:04 To: FFmpeg user questions <[email protected]> Cc: Linden Beaumont <[email protected]>; German Geraskin <[email protected]> Subject: [FFmpeg-user] Re: Questions for software approval for my company [You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: Unverified Email Excuse me, but it seems, that your team does not need FFmpeg. Microsoft Clipchamp fits much better. On Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 08:47 Linden Beaumont via ffmpeg-user, < [email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > I work for Ideagen and my teams wants to use FFmpeg. Our company policy is > to know a bit about applications before allowing employees to install them. > As such I have a few questions (below). Is there a place on your website > where there is an answer to them all? Or would you be able to take a few > minutes to answer them? > > Many thanks, > > Linden > > > Administrative Privileges > We expect applications to run on our end-user compute devices without > administrative privileges. > Questions: > > * Does your application require administrative privileges to run? > * If yes, please explain why and what specific privileges are required > * Are there any workarounds to run without administrative privileges? > > Installation and Deployment > We install applications on our endpoints via Microsoft Intune. > For Windows applications, we require apps that can be deployed via: > > * MSI installer > * Microsoft Store (via Microsoft Intune) > * WinGet package manager > > For macOS applications, we require apps that can be deployed via: > > * DMG or PKG installers (via Microsoft Intune) > > For mobile apps (iOS/Android), we require: > > * Apps that can be secured with Microsoft Intune App Protection Policy > * Apps that support Azure AD Conditional Access Policy > > Questions: > > * Have you verified that your application can be installed via > Microsoft Intune? > * What installation method(s) does your application support? > * Are silent installation switches available? > * Can installation be customized or pre-configured? > > Authentication and Identity > Authentication Methods: > How does your application authenticate users: > > * Modern authentication with Entra ID (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect) > * Windows Integrated Authentication > * Certificate-based authentication > * Biometric authentication (Windows Hello, Touch ID, Face ID) > * Other (please specify) > > Entra ID Integration: > > * Does the application support Entra ID Conditional Access policies? > * Does the application support device-based Conditional Access > (compliant device requirements)? > * Can the application enforce multi-factor authentication through > Entra ID? > * Does the application support seamless single sign-on (SSO)? > > Device Identity and Trust: > > * Does the application verify device identity (Entra ID joined, Hybrid > joined, registered)? > * Can the application be restricted to corporate-managed devices only? > * Does the application support Intune App Protection Policies for data > protection? > > Session and Token Management: > > * How long do authentication sessions persist? > * Does the application support token refresh without user interaction? > * Can we configure session timeout policies? > * Does the application properly clear credentials on sign-out? > > Offline Authentication: > > * Can users authenticate when offline? > * How are cached credentials handled? > * What is the offline access duration before re-authentication is > required? > > Network Requirements > Connectivity: > > * What outbound network connectivity is required for the application > to function? > * What ports and protocols are required? > * What are the destination IP ranges or FQDNs that need to be allowed? > * Do you support IPv6? > > Dependencies: > > * Does the application require internet access for licensing > validation? > * Does the application require internet access for updates? > * Does the application send telemetry or diagnostic data? > * Can the application function offline or with limited connectivity? > > Licensing and Activation > License Management: > > * How is the application licensed (per-user, per-device, concurrent, > subscription)? > * How are licenses assigned to users or devices? > * Can licenses be managed centrally (e.g., through a license server or > management portal)? > > Activation and Registration: > > * What activation method does the application use: > * User-based activation (tied to Entra ID/user credentials) > * Device-based activation (tied to device identity) > * License key or activation code > * License file deployment > * Volume licensing/KMS activation > * Other (please specify) > > Deployment Considerations: > > * Can licensing be pre-configured during Intune deployment? > * Does the application support silent activation without user > interaction? > * Can license keys or files be deployed via Intune configuration > policies? > * Is online activation required, or can devices be activated offline? > > License Validation: > > * How frequently does the application validate its license? > * What happens if license validation fails (grace period, offline > mode, application locks)? > * Does license validation require internet connectivity? > * What network endpoints are used for license validation? > > License Portability: > > * Can users roam between devices with their license? > * How is license deactivation/reactivation handled when replacing > devices? > * Are there limits on license transfers or device changes? > > Update Management > > * How are application updates delivered? > * Can updates be managed centrally via Intune? > * What is the frequency of updates? > * Are updates mandatory or optional? > * Is there a notification mechanism for available updates? > > Implementation and Rollout > Please provide: > > * Packaging and deployment guide for Intune > * Detailed implementation timescales for pilot and production rollout > * Resources required from Ideagen for testing and deployment > * User acceptance testing requirements > * Training requirements for end users > * Support model during and after rollout > * Known compatibility issues with enterprise security tools > (antivirus, DLP, etc.) > > > > Linden Beaumont > Data Analyst and Developer > +44 1629 699 100 > LinkedIn > https://ideagen.ai/<https://ideagen.ai/> > > > Ideagen acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country > throughout Australia. 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