Incorporated SME's comments and inputs

Author: v-smandalika

defender-endpoint/TOC.yml

@@ -287,7 +287,7 @@
               href: linux-schedule-scan-mde.md
             - name: Schedule antivirus scan in Defender for Endpoint on Linux
               href: schedule-antivirus-scan-in-mde.md
-            - name: Schedule an update of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Linux)
+            - name: Schedule an update for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux
               href: linux-update-MDE-Linux.md
             - name: Configure eBPF-based sensor
               href: linux-support-ebpf.md 

defender-endpoint/linux-deploy-defender-for-endpoint-with-chef.md

@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ end
 
 To include this step as part of the recipe just add `include_recipe ':: settings_mdatp` to your default.rb file within the recipe folder.
 
-You can also use crontab to schedule automatic updates [Schedule an update of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Linux)](linux-update-MDE-Linux.md).
+You can also use crontab to schedule automatic updates [Schedule an update for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux](linux-update-MDE-Linux.md).
 
 Uninstall MDATP cookbook:
 

defender-endpoint/linux-support-offline-security-intelligence-update.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.collection:
 - mde-linux
 ms.topic: conceptual
 search.appverid: met150
-ms.date: 12/02/2024
+ms.date: 12/16/2024
 ---
 
 # Configure offline security intelligence update for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux 
@@ -60,6 +60,12 @@ Fig. 1: Process flow diagram on the Mirror Server for downloading the security i
 
 Fig. 2: Process flow diagram on the Linux endpoint for security intelligence updates
 
+The mirror server can run any of the following operating systems:
+
+- Linux (any flavor)
+- Windows (any version)
+- Mac (any version)
+
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - Defender for Endpoint version `101.24022.0001` or later must be installed on the Linux endpoints.
@@ -69,10 +75,6 @@ Fig. 2: Process flow diagram on the Linux endpoint for security intelligence upd
 - The mirror server needs to have access to the following URLs:
   - `https://github.com/microsoft/mdatp-xplat.git`
   - `https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2144709`
-- The following operating systems are supported on the mirror server:
-  - Linux (any flavor)
-  - Windows (any version)
-  - Mac (any version)
 - The mirror server should support bash or PowerShell.
 - The following minimum system specifications are required for the mirror server:
 
@@ -110,7 +112,7 @@ Perform the following steps to get the downloader script:
 - Extract the zip.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Schedule a cron job to keep the repo/downloaded zip file updated to the latest version at regular intervals.
+> Schedule a [cron job](linux-update-mde-linux.md#to-set-the-cron-job) to keep the repo/downloaded zip file updated to the latest version at regular intervals.
 
 After cloning the repo/downloaded zip file, the local directory structure should be as follows:
 
@@ -157,7 +159,7 @@ To manually execute the downloader script, configure the parameters in the `sett
   ```
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Schedule a cron job to execute this script to download the latest security intelligence updates in the mirror server at regular intervals.
+> Schedule a [cron job](linux-update-mde-linux.md#to-set-the-cron-job) to execute this script to download the latest security intelligence updates in the mirror server at regular intervals.
 
 ### Host the offline security intelligence updates on the mirror server
 

defender-endpoint/linux-update-mde-linux.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
-title: How to schedule an update of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Linux)
-description: Learn how to schedule an update of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Linux) to better protect your organization's assets.
+title: How to schedule an update for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux
+description: Learn how to schedule an update for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux to better protect your organization's assets.
 ms.service: defender-endpoint
 ms.author: deniseb
 author: denisebmsft
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ search.appverid: met150
 ms.date: 10/11/2024
 ---
 
-# Schedule an update of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Linux)
+# Schedule an update for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux
 
 **Applies to**:
 

defender-endpoint/linux-updates.md

@@ -79,6 +79,6 @@ sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade mdatp
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > When Defender for Cloud is provisioning the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint agent to Linux servers, it keeps the client updated automatically.
 
-To schedule an update of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux, see [Schedule an update of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Linux)](linux-update-mde-linux.md).
+To schedule an update of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux, see [Schedule an update for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux](linux-update-mde-linux.md).
 
 [!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tech Community](../includes/defender-mde-techcommunity.md)]

defender-endpoint/mde-linux-deployment-on-sap.md

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Conventional security defenses that have been commonly used to protect SAP syste
 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint [version](./linux-whatsnew.md) >= 101.23082.0009 | Release version: 30.123082.0009 or higher must be deployed.
 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux supports all the [Linux releases](microsoft-defender-endpoint-linux.md#system-requirements) used by SAP applications.
 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux requires connectivity to [specific Internet endpoints](microsoft-defender-endpoint-linux.md#network-connections) from VMs to update antivirus Definitions.
-- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux requires some crontab (or other task scheduler) entries to schedule scans, log rotation, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint updates. Enterprise Security teams normally manage these entries. Refer to [How to schedule an update of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Linux)](linux-update-mde-linux.md).
+- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux requires some crontab (or other task scheduler) entries to schedule scans, log rotation, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint updates. Enterprise Security teams normally manage these entries. Refer to [How to schedule an update for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux](linux-update-mde-linux.md).
 
 The default configuration option for deployment as an Azure Extension for AntiVirus (AV) is Passive Mode. This means that Microsoft Defender Antivirus, the AV component of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, doesn't intercept IO calls. It's recommended to run Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Passive Mode on all SAP applications and to schedule a scan once per day. In this mode: