diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/WDAV-working/1.2 deploy-manage-report-windows-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/keep-secure/WDAV-working/1.2 deploy-manage-report-windows-defender-antivirus.md index e69de29bb2..9917b4cfe0 100644 --- a/windows/keep-secure/WDAV-working/1.2 deploy-manage-report-windows-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/keep-secure/WDAV-working/1.2 deploy-manage-report-windows-defender-antivirus.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +--- +title: Deploy, manage, and report on Windows Defender Antivirus +description: +keywords: +search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh +ms.pagetype: security +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +ms.pagetype: security +localizationpriority: medium +author: iaanw +--- + +# Deploy, manage, and report on Windows Defender Antivirus + +**Applies to:** + +- Windows 10 + +**Audience** + +- IT administrators + +You can deploy, manage, and report on Windows Defender Antivirus in a number of ways. + +The following matrix illustrates how each function can be managed or accessed. The topics in this section provide links or describe how to use each product: +- To deploy or enable the Windows Defender Antivirus protection client on endpoints or servers +- To manage and report on Windows Defender Antivirus protection, including managing product and protection updates +- To report on Windows Defender Antivirus protection + + +> [!IMPORTANT] +> In most cases, Windows 10 will disable Windows Defender Antivirus if it finds another antivirus product running and up-to-date. You must disable or uninstall third-party antivirus products before Windows Defender Antivirus will be functioning. If you re-enable or install third-part antivirus products, then Windows 10 will automatically disable Windows Defender Antivirus. + + +When you enable endpoint protection for your clients, it will install an additional management layer on Windows Defender to manage the in-box Windows Defender agent. While the client user interface will still appear as Windows Defender, the management layer for Endpoint Protection will be listed in the **Add/Remove Programs** control panel, though it will appear as if the full product is installed. + +## Manage Windows Defender endpoints through Active Directory and WSUS + +All Windows 10 endpoints are installed with Windows Defender and include support for management through: +- Active Directory +- WSUS + +You can use the Active Directory to configure the settings; Group policies can be used for centralized configuration and enforcement of many Windows Defender settings including client user interface, scan settings, and exclusions. +WSUS can be used to view basic update compliance and deploy updates manually or through automatic rules. + +Note that System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager SP1, System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP2, and Microsoft Intune can provide centralized management of Windows Defender, including: + +- Settings management +- Definition update management +- Alerts and alert management +- Reports and reporting + +When you enable *Endpoint Protection* on your clients, it will install an additional management layer on Windows Defender to manage the in-box Windows Defender agent. While the client user interface will still appear as Windows Defender, the management layer for System Center Endpoint Protection or Intune will be listed in the **Add/Remove Programs** control panel, though it will appear as if the full product is installed. Learn more about managing *Endpoint Protection*: + +- [Help secure Windows PCs with Endpoint Protection for Microsoft Intune](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn646970.aspx) +- [Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/hh508760.aspx) + +Read more about System Center Configuration Manager in [Introduction to Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/hh508781.aspx). +> **Important:** You must be licensed to use *Endpoint Protection* to manage clients in your Configuration Manager hierarchy. \ No newline at end of file