Linking InTune to SCCM 2012 SP1

Question

Hi, I have a question around what is required to link InTune and to our local SCCM 2012 SP1 server.
Is it required to sync our Active Directory objects?  What we are hoping to achieve is to simply install the InTune client on our Windows 7/Windows 8 laptops and tablets, then manage updates, antivirus, remote control and inventory data. 
We don't need the ability to have users self enroll devices, we will be installing the client in the IT department.  We also do not need to provide the ability to users to log in to install applications from a portal.  We just want to manage the
devices.
We just want to be able to bring data from the InTune system into our local SCCM database if possible as it ties into our inventory system.
That being said, I've verified our domain in InTune.  Do I need to sync Active Directory or can I omit this and set up the InTune subscription in SCCM?
Thanks,
Travis

Answer 1

The official answer is
YES.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj884158.aspx#bkmk_preq
The device apps prompt the user to log in.  If their account isn't present within Azure AD (and therefore InTune), users will not be able to log in.  In reality, i suspect some stuff would work, but with cloud services especially, i'd stick to
the official support guidance.
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