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The MDE service is available to workstations without the need for further approval or cost. To utilize Microsoft Defender for Endpoints a device needs to have a network line of sight to Azure.

Introduction

There are differences between Windows Defender and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)

Windows Defender is the protection component of MDE and is built into Windows. It is available in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and in some versions of Windows Server. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a unified platform for preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's cloud-based portal is Microsoft Defender Security Center. Access to the cloud-based portal is not needed in order to manage client settings.

In Configuration Manager you can for example Configure custom client settings for Endpoint Protection, create and deploy antimalware policies or create and deploy Windows Firewall policies.

Supported client operating systems

You can onboard the following operating systems:

Windows 10 any supported release version
Windows 11 any supported release version
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel (SAC), version 1803 or later
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Windows Virtual Desktop
Windows 365

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Need help?

Submit a ServiceNow request to the Core EPM Team by sending email to epm-requests@its.utexas.edu
Be sure to include your department code and any relevant information such as what step you are on and what issue or help you need.

Related Information

Page:
MDE Onboarding and Deployment (Endpoint Management)
Page:
Endpoint Protection (Endpoint Management)
- configmgr
- mde
Page:
Managing Defender Policies (Endpoint Management)

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Get Help

EPM is available to IT Support Organizations (ITSOs) with any endpoint management questions. If you have a question about a specific endpoint client, please reach out to your local endpoint client support organization.

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Planned Maintenance

ConfigMgr: Every Tuesday, from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Jamf: Every Tuesday, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Jamf Server Upgrades: Wednesday 12 am - 3 am

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