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Defender for Endpoint on Linux

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Defender for Endpoint on Linux

Deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux servers and workstations — distributions, packaging, and integration.

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Supported distributions

Defender for Endpoint on Linux supports a wide range of distributions:

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What's included

Coverage parity with Windows / Mac is high but not complete; specific Windows / Mac features are gradually arriving on Linux.

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Deployment

The typical install:

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Integration with the rest of Defender

Linux signals flow into Defender XDR alongside Windows, Mac, identity, and email signals. Cross-platform attack chains — a phishing email leads to credential theft, then to lateral movement to a Linux server — correlate…

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Servers vs workstations

Linux Defender supports both:

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When this is essential

For organisations with:

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