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... Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform designed to help enterprises prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats on their endpoints.
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Onboard servers through Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's onboarding experience - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Learn
If you're using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and/or Microsoft Configuration Manager, this new "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint update for EDR Sensor" is available under the category "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint." The previous implementation (before April 2022) of onboarding Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2 required the use of Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA). The modern, unified solution package makes it easier to onboard servers by removing dependencies and installation steps. It also provides a much expanded feature set.
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Which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint plan is supported in Defender for Servers?

Defender for Servers Plan 1 and Plan 2 provides the capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, including endpoint detection and response (EDR).

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What are the licensing requirements for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Licenses for Defender for Endpoint for Servers are included with Defender for Servers.

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Can I get a discount if I already have a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint license?

If you already have a license for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Servers, you don't pay for that part of your Microsoft Defender for Servers Plan 1 (P1) or 2 (P2) license.

  1. To request your discount, in the Azure portal, select Support and Troubleshooting > Help + support. Select Create a support request and fill in the fields.

  2. In Additional details, enter details, tenant ID, the number of Defender for Endpoint licenses that were purchased, the expiration date, and all other required fields.

  3. Complete the process and select Create.

The discount becomes effective starting on the approval date. It isn't retroactive.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Security
Stop cyberattacks and protect endpoints at speed and scale with industry-transforming AI that amplifies your security team’s strengths. Minimize vulnerabilities with a clear view of your cyberattack surface and adversaries, along with best practices for cyberthreat prevention. Help protect your IoT and multiplatform devices with a comprehensive, next-generation antivirus, detection, and response solution at the core of Microsoft Defender XDR.
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Overview of Defender for Servers in Defender for Cloud - Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Microsoft Learn
This integration allows Defender for Servers to use the endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities of Defender for Endpoint. It also enables vulnerability scanning, software inventory, and premium features provided by Defender for Vulnerability Management.
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What's new in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Learn
Learn about the latest Microsoft Defender for Endpoint preview and generally available (GA) features, and security features in Windows 10 and Windows Server.
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Supported Microsoft Defender for Endpoint capabilities by platform - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Learn
For Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008 R2, use MMA for the EDR sensor and System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) for antivirus protection. For Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, you can also use Microsoft Defender endpoint security solution (preview) supplied by the Defender deployment tool (preview).
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Select a Defender for Servers plan - Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Microsoft Learn
Defender for Servers Plan 1 is entry-level, and focuses on the endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities provided by the Defender for Endpoint integration with Defender for Cloud. Defender for Servers Plan 2 provides the same features as Plan 1, and more:
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JiPeg74 if your servers are onboarded in MDE and you turn on the below feature, you will see your servers appearing in Intune and you can enforce security settings from Intune to your servers · Use Intune to manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Security on devices not enrolled with Microsoft ...
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Common questions - Defender for Servers - Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Microsoft Learn
If Defender for Servers Plan 2 is enabled on a workspace, you need to manually disable it in the workspace settings to stop data collection and turn off the feature. Learn how to disable the Defender for Servers plan. Defender for Servers Plan 1 and Plan 2 provides the capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, including endpoint detection and response (EDR).
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May 5, 2025 - Defender for Endpoint is available through several licensing options to suit different organizational needs. Plan 1 delivers foundational security features like next-generation antivirus and attack surface reduction.
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Hi @milo last , Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Servers both provide endpoint protection, but they have different features and capabilities. Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-based solution that provides advanced endpoint protection, including endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities. It requires an internet connection to function properly. On the other hand, Defender for Servers is an on-premises solution that provides endpoint protection for servers. It does not require an internet connection to function properly.

If your servers have no connectivity to the internet, Defender for Servers would be the better choice for you. It provides endpoint protection for servers without requiring an internet connection. However, if you have some servers that can connect using a proxy, you can use Defender for Endpoint for those servers.

It's important to note that if you choose Defender for Servers, you will not have access to the advanced EDR capabilities provided by Defender for Endpoint. However, Defender for Servers does provide basic endpoint protection for servers, including antivirus and antimalware protection.

If you have servers with no internet connectivity, Defender for Servers would be the better choice for you. If you have some servers that can connect using a proxy, you can use Defender for Endpoint for those servers.

Please let me know if you have any questions and I can help you further.

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Thank you,

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Defender for Endpoint integration in Defender for Cloud - Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Microsoft Learn
Features include an inventory of known software, continuous vulnerability assessment and insights, secure score for devices, prioritized security recommendations, and vulnerability remediation.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Configuration Manager | Microsoft Learn
It is recommended to install the latest available SSU and LCU on the server. - The Microsoft Defender Antivirus feature must be enabled/installed and up to date. You can download and install the latest platform version using Windows Update. Alternatively, download the update package manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog or from MMPC. Go to the Microsoft Defender Security Center and sign in. Select Settings, then select Onboarding under the Endpoint heading.
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Overview of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Learn
Defender for Endpoint includes certain manual response actions that can be taken on a device that is detected as potentially compromised or has suspicious content. You can also run response actions on files that are detected as threats.
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Integration with Microsoft Defender for Cloud - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Learn
Windows servers monitored by Microsoft Defender for Cloud will also be available in Defender for Endpoint - Microsoft Defender for Cloud seamlessly connects to the Defender for Endpoint tenant, providing a single view across clients and servers.
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Microsoft Defender for Business frequently asked questions - Microsoft Defender for Business | Microsoft Learn
Capabilities in Defender for Business include next-generation protection, attack surface reduction, endpoint detection & response (EDR), and automated investigation and remediation.