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Update OS prerequisite for Defender sensor v3.x
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defender-for-identity/deploy/prerequisites-sensor-version-3.md

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# Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x prerequisites (Preview)
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# Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x prerequisites
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This article describes the requirements for installing the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor v3.x.
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|Prerequisite / Recommendation |Description |
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|Operating System|The domain controller must have both:<br> - Windows Server 2019 or later<br> - [June 2025 Cumulative Update](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/june-10-2025-kb5060526-os-build-20348-3807-4e9453c4-6602-48ea-b349-689cd66dfdb9) or later.|
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|Operating System|The domain controller must have both:<br> - Windows Server 2019 or later<br> - [October 2025 Cumulative Update](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/october-14-2025-kb5066782-os-build-20348-4294-f4af3c9e-7a60-4d17-a964-cfe1f1dd15f6) or later.|
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|Previous installations| Before activating the sensor on a domain controller, make sure that the domain controller doesn't have Defender for Identity sensor V2.x already deployed.|
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|Specifications| A domain controller server with a minimum of:<br> - two cores<br>- 6 GB of RAM|
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|Performance| For optimal performance, set the **Power Option** of the machine running the Defender for Identity sensor to **High Performance**. |
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> When running as a virtual machine, all memory must be allocated to the virtual machine at all times.
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## Configure Unified Sensor to support advanced identity detections (Preview)
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## Configure Unified Sensor to support advanced identity detections
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Applying the **Unified Sensor RPC Audit** tag enables a new, tested capability on the machine, improving security visibility and unlocking additional identity detections. Once applied, the configuration is enforced on **existing and future devices** that match the rule criteria. The tag itself is visible in the Device Inventory, providing admins with transparency and auditing capabilities.
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**Steps to apply the configuration:**
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1. In the **Microsoft Defender portal**, navigate to: **System > Settings > Microsoft Defender XDR > Asset Rule Management**.
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1. Select **Create a new rule**
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1. Select **Create a new rule**.
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![Screenshot that shows how to add a new rule.](media/prerequisites-sensor-version-3/new-rule.png)
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![Screenshot that shows how to add a new rule.](media/prerequisites-sensor-version-3/new-rule.png)
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3. In the side panel:
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1. In the side panel:
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1. Enter a **Rule name** and **Description**.
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1. **Add the tag** `Unified Sensor RPC Audit` to the selected devices.
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![Screenshot that shows the config tag.](media/prerequisites-sensor-version-3/tag.png)
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![Screenshot that shows the config tag.](media/prerequisites-sensor-version-3/tag.png)
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5. Select **Next** to review and finish creating the rule and then select **Submit**.
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1. Select **Next** to review and finish creating the rule and then select **Submit**.
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### Updating rules
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Offboarding a device from this configuration can be done **only** from **deleting the asset rule** or **modifying the rule conditions** so the device no longer matches.
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>[!NOTE]
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> It may take up to 1 hour for changes to be reflected in the portal.
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Learn more about Asset Management Rule [here](/defender-xdr/configure-asset-rules)
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Learn more about Asset Management Rule [here](/defender-xdr/configure-asset-rules).
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## Configure Windows auditing
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