Merge pull request #3495 from MicrosoftDocs/main

[AutoPublish] main to live - 04/16 10:31 PDT | 04/16 23:01 IST

Author: padmagit77

.openpublishing.redirection.defender-endpoint.json

@@ -134,6 +134,11 @@
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defender-endpoint/TOC.yml

@@ -138,10 +138,9 @@
               href: migrate-devices-streamlined.md
 
         - name: Onboard client devices
-          href: onboard-client.md
           items:
-          - name: Onboarding Windows client overview
-            href: onboard-windows-client.md
+          - name: Onboard client devices running Windows or macOS
+            href: onboard-client.md
           - name: Defender for Endpoint plug-in for WSL
             href: mde-plugin-wsl.md
           - name: Onboard Windows devices to Defender for Endpoint using Intune

defender-endpoint/cloud-protection-microsoft-antivirus-sample-submission.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.reviewer: mkaminska, yongrhee
 manager: deniseb
 ms.subservice: ngp
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 04/07/2025
+ms.date: 04/16/2025
 ms.collection: 
 - m365-security
 - tier2
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ There are two more scenarios where Defender for Endpoint might request a file sa
 
 | Scenario | Description |
 |:---|:---|
-|Manual file sample collection in the Microsoft Defender portal | When onboarding devices to Defender for Endpoint, you can configure settings for [endpoint detection and response (EDR)](overview-endpoint-detection-response.md). For example, there's a setting to enable sample collections from the device, which can easily be confused with the sample submission settings described in this article. <br/><br/>The EDR setting controls file sample collection from devices when requested through the Microsoft Defender portal, and is subject to the roles and permissions already established. This setting can allow or block file collection from the endpoint for features such as deep analysis in the Microsoft Defender portal. If this setting isn't configured, the default is to enable sample collection. <br/><br/>Learn about Defender for Endpoint configuration settings, see: [Onboarding tools and methods for Windows 10 devices in Defender for Endpoint](onboard-windows-client.md) |
+|Manual file sample collection in the Microsoft Defender portal | When onboarding devices to Defender for Endpoint, you can configure settings for [endpoint detection and response (EDR)](overview-endpoint-detection-response.md). For example, there's a setting to enable sample collections from the device, which can easily be confused with the sample submission settings described in this article. <br/><br/>The EDR setting controls file sample collection from devices when requested through the Microsoft Defender portal, and is subject to the roles and permissions already established. This setting can allow or block file collection from the endpoint for features such as deep analysis in the Microsoft Defender portal. If this setting isn't configured, the default is to enable sample collection. <br/><br/>Learn about Defender for Endpoint configuration settings, see [Onboard Windows and Mac client devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](onboard-client.md) |
 | Automated investigation and response content analysis | When [automated investigations](automated-investigations.md) are running on devices (when configured to run automatically in response to an alert or manually run), files that are identified as suspicious can be collected from the endpoints for further inspection. If necessary, the file content analysis feature for automated investigations can be disabled in the Microsoft Defender portal. <br/><br/> The file extension names can also be modified to add or remove extensions for other file types that are automatically submitted during an automated investigation. <br/><br/> To learn more, see [Manage automation file uploads](manage-automation-file-uploads.md). |
 
 

defender-endpoint/configure-device-connectivity.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.collection:
 ms.reviewer: pahuijbr
 search.appverid: MET150
 audience: ITPro
-ms.date: 03/12/2025
+ms.date: 04/16/2025
 ---
 
 # Onboarding devices using streamlined connectivity for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ Before proceeding, confirm devices meet the [prerequisites](#prerequisites) and
 3. For new devices (not onboarded to Defender for Endpoint) supported under this method, follow onboarding steps from previous sections using the updated onboarded package with your preferred deployment method:
 
    - [Onboard to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](onboarding.md)
-   - [Onboard Windows client](onboard-windows-client.md)
+   - [Onboard client devices running Windows or macOS](onboard-client.md)
    - [Onboard servers through Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's onboarding experience](onboard-server.md)
    - [Run a detection test on a device to verify it has been properly onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](run-detection-test.md)
 

defender-endpoint/configure-endpoints-script.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.collection:
 ms.custom: admindeeplinkDEFENDER
 ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.subservice: onboard
-ms.date: 03/26/2025
+ms.date: 04/16/2025
 ---
 
 # Onboard Windows devices using a local script
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ ms.date: 03/26/2025
 You can also manually onboard individual devices to Defender for Endpoint. You might want to onboard some devices when you're testing the service before you commit to onboarding all devices in your network.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> The script described in this article is recommended for manually onboarding devices to Defender for Endpoint. It should only be used on a limited number of devices. If you're deploying to a production environment, see [other deployment options](onboard-windows-client.md), such as Intune, Group Policy, or Configuration Manager.
+> The script described in this article is recommended for manually onboarding devices to Defender for Endpoint. It should only be used on a limited number of devices. If you're deploying to a production environment, see [other deployment options](onboard-client.md), such as Intune, Group Policy, or Configuration Manager.
 
 Check out [Identify Defender for Endpoint architecture and deployment method](deployment-strategy.md) to see the various paths in deploying Defender for Endpoint.
 

defender-endpoint/configure-endpoints-vdi.md

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is an IT infrastructure concept that lets e
 Like any other system in an IT environment, VDI devices should have an endpoint detection and response (EDR) and antivirus solution to protect against advanced threats and attacks.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> **Persistent VDI's** - Onboarding a persistent VDI machine into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is handled the same way you would onboard a physical machine, such as a desktop or laptop. Group policy, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and other methods can be used to onboard a persistent machine. In the Microsoft Defender portal, (https://security.microsoft.com) under onboarding, select your preferred onboarding method, and follow the instructions for that type. For more information, see [Onboarding Windows client](onboard-windows-client.md).
+> **Persistent VDI's** - Onboarding a persistent VDI machine into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is handled the same way you would onboard a physical machine, such as a desktop or laptop. Group policy, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and other methods can be used to onboard a persistent machine. In the Microsoft Defender portal, (https://security.microsoft.com) under onboarding, select your preferred onboarding method, and follow the instructions for that type. For more information, see [Onboarding Windows client](onboard-client.md).
 
 ## Onboarding non-persistent virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) devices
 

defender-endpoint/configure-proxy-internet.md

@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ For devices running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and servers
 
 - [Disconnected environments, proxies, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/disconnected-environments-proxies-and-microsoft-defender-for/ba-p/3710502)
 - [Use Group Policy settings to configure and manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus](use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)
-- [Onboard Windows devices](onboard-windows-client.md)
+- [Onboard client devices running Windows or macOS](onboard-client.md)
 - [Troubleshoot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint onboarding issues](troubleshoot-onboarding.md)
 - [Onboard devices without Internet access to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](configure-environment.md)