Use Microsoft Intune for BitLocker management, but fall back to AD escrow for non-AAD joined devices.
Under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > BitLocker Drive Encryption , enable the policy to define where keys are sent. 2. Configure OS Drive Recovery
(Only works if cached – not ideal.)
When a user enables BitLocker:
| Feature | Native AD | Microsoft MBAM (deprecated) | Modern: Intune/SCCM | |---------|-----------|----------------------------|----------------------| | Key escrow | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Self-service portal | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ (via Company Portal) | | Compliance reporting | ❌ (manual) | ✅ | ✅ | | TPM provisioning | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | Rotation policies | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | active directory bitlocker
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | No BitLocker tab in ADUC | Schema not extended | Run adprep /schemaupgrade from a 2008+ media | | "Access denied" when encrypting | Computer lacks write perms | Delegate Write msFVE-RecoveryInformation to Domain Computers on OU | | Key stored but missing in ADUC | Advanced Features off | Enable View → Advanced Features | | Encryption hangs at 0% | Cannot contact writable DC | Check firewall (LDAP 389, LDAPS 636) and site topology | | Event ID 24665 (BitLocker-API) | Failed to escrow key | Check that computer has a valid Kerberos ticket ( klist ) |
To automate key backup, you must configure a Group Policy Object (GPO) that forces clients to store recovery information in AD before encryption begins. Use Microsoft Intune for BitLocker management, but fall
manage-bde -protectors -get C: -recoverypassword
Create a GPO to automate the escrow process and prevent encryption until the key is successfully stored in AD. Configure OS Drive Recovery (Only works if cached