Merge branch 'main' into mde-mac

Author: denisebmsft

defender-endpoint/switch-to-mde-phase-2.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.subservice: onboard
 ms.author: siosulli
 author: siosulli
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.date: 08/29/2024
+ms.date: 09/13/2024
 manager: deniseb
 audience: ITPro
 ms.collection:
@@ -82,10 +82,10 @@ You can now run Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode on Windows Server 2
 
 ## Step 2: Configure Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 or Plan 2
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> - This article describes how to configure your Defender for Endpoint capabilities before devices are onboarded.
-> - If you have Defender for Endpoint Plan 1, complete steps 1-5 in the following procedure.
-> - If you have Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, complete steps 1-7 in the following procedure.
+This article describes how to configure your Defender for Endpoint capabilities before devices are onboarded.
+
+- If you have Defender for Endpoint Plan 1, complete steps 1-5 in the following procedure.
+- If you have Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, complete steps 1-7 in the following procedure.
 
 1. Make sure Defender for Endpoint is provisioned. As a Security Administrator, go to the Microsoft Defender portal ([https://security.microsoft.com](https://security.microsoft.com)) and sign in. Then, in the navigation pane, select **Assets** > **Devices**. 
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ You can now run Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode on Windows Server 2
 
    [Learn more about tamper protection](prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md).
 
-3. If you're going to use either [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune) or [Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](/mem/endpoint-manager-overview) to onboard devices and configure device policies, set up integration with Defender for Endpoint by following these steps: <br/>
+3. If you're using either [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune) or [Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](/mem/endpoint-manager-overview) to onboard devices and configure device policies, set up integration with Defender for Endpoint by following these steps: <br/>
 
    1. In the Microsoft Intune admin center ([https://intune.microsoft.com](https://intune.microsoft.com)), go to **Endpoint security**.
 
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ You can now run Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode on Windows Server 2
    |[Advanced Group Policy Management](/microsoft-desktop-optimization-pack/agpm/) <br/> or <br/> [Group Policy Management Console](/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus)|1. Go to **Computer configuration** \> **Administrative templates** \> **Windows components** \> **Microsoft Defender Antivirus**.<br/><br/>2. Look for a policy called **Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus**.<br/><br/>3. Choose **Edit policy setting**, and make sure that policy is disabled. This action enables Microsoft Defender Antivirus. (You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows.)|
    |Control Panel in Windows|Follow the guidance here: [Turn on Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/mem/intune/user-help/turn-on-defender-windows). (You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows.)|
 
-   *If you have Defender for Endpoint Plan 1, your initial setup and configuration is done for now. If you have Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, continue to steps 6-7.*
+   *If you have Defender for Endpoint Plan 1, your initial setup and configuration is complete. If you have Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, continue through steps 6-7.*
 
 6. Configure your endpoint detection and response (EDR) policies in the Intune admin center ([https://intune.microsoft.com](https://intune.microsoft.com)). To get help with this task, see [Create EDR policies](/mem/intune/protect/endpoint-security-edr-policy#create-edr-policies).
 
@@ -159,8 +159,8 @@ The specific exclusions to configure depend on which version of Windows your end
 
 | OS |Exclusions |
 |:--|:--|
-|[Windows 11](/windows/whats-new/windows-11-overview) <br/><br/>Windows 10, [version 1803](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-server-1803-end-of-servicing) or later (See [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information))<br/><br/>Windows 10, version 1703 or 1709 with [KB4493441](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4493441) installed |`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\MsSense.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseCncProxy.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseSampleUploader.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseIR.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseCM.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseNdr.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseSC.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Classification\SenseCE.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\DataCollection`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseTVM.exe`|
-[Windows Server 2022](/windows/release-health/status-windows-server-2022)<br/><br/>[Windows Server 2019](/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1809-and-windows-server-2019) <br/><br/>[Windows Server 2016](/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1607-and-windows-server-2016)<br/><br/>[Windows Server 2012 R2](/windows/release-health/status-windows-8.1-and-windows-server-2012-r2)<br/><br/>[Windows Server, version 1803](/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-1803) |  On Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016 running the [modern, unified solution](configure-server-endpoints.md#windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2), the following exclusions are required after updating the Sense EDR component using [KB5005292](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-update-for-edr-sensor-f8f69773-f17f-420f-91f4-a8e5167284ac):<br/> <br/> `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\MsSense.exe` <br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseCnCProxy.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseIR.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseCE.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseSampleUploader.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseCM.exe` <br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\DataCollection`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseTVM.exe` |
+|[Windows 11](/windows/whats-new/windows-11-overview) <br/><br/>Windows 10, [version 1803](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-server-1803-end-of-servicing) or later (See [Windows 10 release information](/windows/release-health/release-information))<br/><br/>Windows 10, version 1703 or 1709 with [KB4493441](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4493441) installed |`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\MsSense.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseCncProxy.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseSampleUploader.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseIR.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseCM.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseNdr.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Classification\SenseCE.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\DataCollection`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseTVM.exe`|
+|[Windows Server 2022](/windows/release-health/status-windows-server-2022)<br/><br/>[Windows Server 2019](/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1809-and-windows-server-2019) <br/><br/>[Windows Server 2016](/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1607-and-windows-server-2016)<br/><br/>[Windows Server 2012 R2](/windows/release-health/status-windows-8.1-and-windows-server-2012-r2)<br/><br/>[Windows Server, version 1803](/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-1803) |  On Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016 running the [modern, unified solution](configure-server-endpoints.md#windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2), the following exclusions are required after updating the Sense EDR component using [KB5005292](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-update-for-edr-sensor-f8f69773-f17f-420f-91f4-a8e5167284ac):<br/> <br/> `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\MsSense.exe` <br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseCnCProxy.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseIR.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseCE.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseSampleUploader.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseCM.exe` <br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\DataCollection`<br/><br/>`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\Platform\*\SenseTVM.exe` |
 |[Windows 8.1](/windows/release-health/status-windows-8.1-and-windows-server-2012-r2)<br/><br/>[Windows 7](/windows/release-health/status-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1)<br/><br/>[Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1](/windows/release-health/status-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1) |`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\Health Service State\Monitoring Host Temporary Files 6\45\MsSenseS.exe`<br/><br/>**NOTE**: Monitoring Host Temporary Files 6\45 can be different numbered subfolders.<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\AgentControlPanel.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\HealthService.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\HSLockdown.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\MOMPerfSnapshotHelper.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\MonitoringHost.exe`<br/><br/>`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\TestCloudConnection.exe` |
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]