Merge pull request #3502 from MicrosoftDocs/main

pushing server onboarding fixes live

Author: denisebmsft

defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction-rules-reference.md

@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ The following table lists the supported operating systems for rules that are cur
 | [Use advanced protection against ransomware](#use-advanced-protection-against-ransomware) | Y <br> version 1803 or later | Y | Y |
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> - For Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016, see [Onboard Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016](onboard-server.md#onboard-windows-server-2012-r2-and-windows-server-2016). 
+> - For Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016, see [Onboard Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#onboard-windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2). 
 > - If you're using Configuration Manager, the minimum required version of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is version 2111.
 > - For Windows client devices, "version 1809 or later" and "version 1903 (build 18362)" apply to Windows 10 only.
 

defender-endpoint/media/mde-onboard-winserver20122016-ui.png

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.service: defender-endpoint
 author: emmwalshh
 ms.author: ewalsh
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.date: 04/06/2025
+ms.date: 04/16/2025
 manager: deniseb
 audience: ITPro
 ms.collection:
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ To facilitate upgrades when Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager isn't yet a
 
 2. Remove System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) client if installed.
 
-3. Review the [Prerequisites for Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#prerequisites-for-windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2).
+3. Review the [Prerequisites for Windows Server 2016 and 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#prerequisites-for-windows-server-2016-and-2012-r2).
 
 4. Enable and update the Microsoft Defender Antivirus feature on Windows Server 2016.
 
@@ -70,13 +70,13 @@ For instructions on how to migrate using Configuration Manager older than versio
 
 ## If you are running a non-Microsoft antivirus solution
 
-1. Fully update the machine including Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Windows Server 2016) ensuring [prerequisites for Windows Server 2016](onboard-server.md#prerequisites-for-windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2) are met.
+1. Fully update the machine including Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Windows Server 2016) ensuring [Prerequisites for Windows Server 2016 and 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#prerequisites-for-windows-server-2016-and-2012-r2) are met.
 
 2. Ensure your non-Microsoft antivirus management solution no longer pushes antivirus agents to these machines.
 
 3. Author your policies for the protection capabilities in Defender for Endpoint and target those to the machine in the tool of your choice.
 
-4. Install the Defender for Endpoint package for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016, and set it to passive mode. See [Onboard Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016](onboard-server.md#onboard-windows-server-2012-r2-and-windows-server-2016).
+4. Install the Defender for Endpoint package for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016, and set it to passive mode. 
 
 5. Apply the onboarding script **for use with Group Policy** downloaded from the [Microsoft Defender portal](https://security.microsoft.com).
 
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ In the preceding procedure, steps 2 and 7 apply only if you intend to replace yo
 
 ## If you are running System Center Endpoint Protection but aren't managing the machine using Configuration Manager (MECM/ConfigMgr)
 
-1. Fully update the device, including Microsoft Defender Antivirus (on Windows Server 2016) ensuring [prerequisites](onboard-server.md#prerequisites-for-windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2) are met.
+1. Fully update the device, including Microsoft Defender Antivirus (on Windows Server 2016) ensuring [Prerequisites for Windows Server 2016 and 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#prerequisites-for-windows-server-2016-and-2012-r2) are met.
 
 2. Create and apply policies using Group Policy, PowerShell, or a non-Microsoft management solution.
 

defender-endpoint/media/mde-onboard-winserver201920222025-ui.png

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ If Microsoft Defender Antivirus features and installation files were previously
 
 ### Are you using Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2016?
 
-You can now run Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode on Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 using the method described in the previous section. For more information, see [Onboarding Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#onboarding-windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2).
+You can now run Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode on Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 using the method described in the previous section. For more information, see [Onboarding Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#onboard-windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2).
 
 ## Step 2: Configure Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 or Plan 2
 

defender-endpoint/onboard-server.md

@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ If you encounter issues while onboarding a server, go through the following veri
 
 - Ensure Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA) is installed and configured to report sensor data to the service
 - Ensure that the server proxy and Internet connectivity settings are configured properly
-- See [Onboard Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016](onboard-server.md#onboard-windows-server-2012-r2-and-windows-server-2016)
+- See [Onboard Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#onboard-windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2)
 
 You might also need to check the following:
 

defender-endpoint/server-migration.md

@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ For more info on how to access streamlined onboarding script, see [Onboarding de
 
  See the following guidance to eliminate the wildcard (*) requirement for your specific environment when using the Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA) for previous versions of Windows.
 
-1. Onboard a previous operating system with the Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA) into Defender for Endpoint (for more information, see [Onboard Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016](onboard-server.md#onboard-windows-server-2012-r2-and-windows-server-2016).
+1. Onboard a previous operating system with the Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA) into Defender for Endpoint. For more information, see [Onboard Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2](onboard-server.md#onboard-windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2).
 
 2. Ensure the machine is successfully reporting into the Microsoft Defender portal.