Merge branch 'main' into john-working

Author: vpattnai

defender-endpoint/TOC.yml

@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@
           items:
           - name: Onboarding Windows Server overview
             href: onboard-windows-server.md
-          - name: Onboard Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, Semi-Annual Channel, 2019, and 2022
+          - name: Onboard Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, Semi-Annual Channel, 2019 and later
             href: configure-server-endpoints.md
           - name: Onboard Windows devices using Configuration Manager
             href: configure-endpoints-sccm.md
@@ -924,11 +924,10 @@
             href: troubleshoot-av-performance-issues-with-wprui.md
         - name: Troubleshoot Microsoft Defender Antivirus performance issues
           items:
-          
-        - name: Review event logs and error codes to troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Defender Antivirus
-          href: troubleshoot-microsoft-defender-antivirus.yml
-        - name: Troubleshoot Microsoft Defender Antivirus while migrating from a third-party solution
-          href: troubleshoot-microsoft-defender-antivirus-when-migrating.yml
+          - name: Review event logs and error codes to troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Defender Antivirus
+            href: troubleshoot-microsoft-defender-antivirus.yml
+          - name: Troubleshoot Microsoft Defender Antivirus while migrating from a third-party solution
+            href: troubleshoot-microsoft-defender-antivirus-when-migrating.yml
 
       - name: Behavioral blocking and containment
         items:

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

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.collection:
 - m365-security
 - tier2
 - mde-asr
-ms.date: 01/28/2025
+ms.date: 02/04/2025
 search.appverid: met150
 ---
 
@@ -113,33 +113,32 @@ The following table lists the supported operating systems for rules that are cur
 > Unless otherwise indicated, the minimum Windows 10 build is version 1709 (RS3, build 16299) or later; the minimum Windows Server build is version 1809 or later.
 > Attack surface reduction rules in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016 are available for devices onboarded using the modern unified solution package. For more information, see [New Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 functionality in the modern unified solution](configure-server-endpoints.md#functionality-in-the-modern-unified-solution).
 
-| Rule name| Windows 11 <br>and<br> Windows 10 | Windows Server 2022 <br>and<br>  Windows Server 2019 | Windows Server | Windows Server 2016 <sup>[[1, 2](#fn1)]</sup> | Windows Server <br> 2012 R2 <sup>[[1, 2](#fn1)]</sup> |
-|:---|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
-| [Block abuse of exploited vulnerable signed drivers](#block-abuse-of-exploited-vulnerable-signed-drivers) | Y | Y | Y <br> version 1803 (Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel) or later | Y | Y |
-| [Block Adobe Reader from creating child processes](#block-adobe-reader-from-creating-child-processes) | Y <br> version 1809 or later <sup>[[3](#fn1)]</sup> | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block all Office applications from creating child processes](#block-all-office-applications-from-creating-child-processes) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block credential stealing from the Windows local security authority subsystem (lsass.exe)](#block-credential-stealing-from-the-windows-local-security-authority-subsystem) | Y <br> version 1803 or later <sup>[[3](#fn1)]</sup> | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block executable content from email client and webmail](#block-executable-content-from-email-client-and-webmail) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block executable files from running unless they meet a prevalence, age, or trusted list criterion](#block-executable-files-from-running-unless-they-meet-a-prevalence-age-or-trusted-list-criterion) | Y <br> version 1803 or later <sup>[[3](#fn1)]</sup> | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block execution of potentially obfuscated scripts](#block-execution-of-potentially-obfuscated-scripts) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block JavaScript or VBScript from launching downloaded executable content](#block-javascript-or-vbscript-from-launching-downloaded-executable-content) | Y | Y | Y | N |N|
-|[Block Office applications from creating executable content](#block-office-applications-from-creating-executable-content) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block Office applications from injecting code into other processes](#block-office-applications-from-injecting-code-into-other-processes)  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block Office communication application from creating child processes](#block-office-communication-application-from-creating-child-processes) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block persistence through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) event subscription](#block-persistence-through-wmi-event-subscription) | Y <br> version 1903 (build 18362) or later <sup>[[3](#fn1)]</sup> | Y | Y <br> version 1903 (build 18362) or later | N |N|
-| [Block process creations originating from PSExec and WMI commands](#block-process-creations-originating-from-psexec-and-wmi-commands) | Y <br> version 1803 or later <sup>[[3](#fn1)]</sup> | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block rebooting machine in Safe Mode (preview)](#block-rebooting-machine-in-safe-mode-preview) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block untrusted and unsigned processes that run from USB](#block-untrusted-and-unsigned-processes-that-run-from-usb) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block use of copied or impersonated system tools (preview)](#block-use-of-copied-or-impersonated-system-tools-preview) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-| [Block Webshell creation for Servers](#block-webshell-creation-for-servers)  | N | Y <br>Exchange Role Only | Y <br>Exchange Role Only | Y <br>Exchange Role Only | Y <br>Exchange Role Only |
-| [Block Win32 API calls from Office macros](#block-win32-api-calls-from-office-macros) | Y | N | N | N | N |
-| [Use advanced protection against ransomware](#use-advanced-protection-against-ransomware) | Y <br> version 1803 or later <sup>[[3](#fn1)]</sup> | Y | Y | Y | Y |
-
-(<a id="fn1">1</a>) Refers to the modern unified solution for Windows Server 2012 and 2016. For more information, see [Onboard Windows Servers to the Defender for Endpoint service](configure-server-endpoints.md).
-
-(<a id="fn1">2</a>) For Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2, the minimum required version of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is version 2111.
-
-(<a id="fn1">3</a>) Version and build number apply only to Windows10.
+| Rule name| Windows 10 and 11 | Windows Server version 1803, 2019, and later | Windows Server 2016 and 2012 R2 |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| [Block abuse of exploited vulnerable signed drivers](#block-abuse-of-exploited-vulnerable-signed-drivers) | Y | Y <br> version 1803 (Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel) or later | Y |
+| [Block Adobe Reader from creating child processes](#block-adobe-reader-from-creating-child-processes) | Y <br> version 1809 or later | Y | Y |
+| [Block all Office applications from creating child processes](#block-all-office-applications-from-creating-child-processes) | Y | Y | Y |
+| [Block credential stealing from the Windows local security authority subsystem (lsass.exe)](#block-credential-stealing-from-the-windows-local-security-authority-subsystem) | Y <br> version 1803 or later | Y | Y |
+| [Block executable content from email client and webmail](#block-executable-content-from-email-client-and-webmail) | Y | Y | Y  |
+| [Block executable files from running unless they meet a prevalence, age, or trusted list criterion](#block-executable-files-from-running-unless-they-meet-a-prevalence-age-or-trusted-list-criterion) | Y <br> version 1803 or later | Y | Y |
+| [Block execution of potentially obfuscated scripts](#block-execution-of-potentially-obfuscated-scripts) | Y | Y | Y |
+| [Block JavaScript or VBScript from launching downloaded executable content](#block-javascript-or-vbscript-from-launching-downloaded-executable-content) | Y | Y | N |
+|[Block Office applications from creating executable content](#block-office-applications-from-creating-executable-content) | Y | Y | Y |
+| [Block Office applications from injecting code into other processes](#block-office-applications-from-injecting-code-into-other-processes)  | Y |  Y | Y |
+| [Block Office communication application from creating child processes](#block-office-communication-application-from-creating-child-processes) | Y | Y | Y |
+| [Block persistence through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) event subscription](#block-persistence-through-wmi-event-subscription) | Y <br> version 1903 (build 18362) or later | Y <br> version 1903 (build 18362) or later | N |
+| [Block process creations originating from PSExec and WMI commands](#block-process-creations-originating-from-psexec-and-wmi-commands) | Y <br> version 1803 or later | Y | Y |
+| [Block rebooting machine in Safe Mode (preview)](#block-rebooting-machine-in-safe-mode-preview) | Y | Y | Y |
+| [Block untrusted and unsigned processes that run from USB](#block-untrusted-and-unsigned-processes-that-run-from-usb) | Y | Y | Y |
+| [Block use of copied or impersonated system tools (preview)](#block-use-of-copied-or-impersonated-system-tools-preview) | Y | Y | Y |
+| [Block Webshell creation for Servers](#block-webshell-creation-for-servers)  | N | Y <br>Exchange role only  | Y <br>Exchange role only |
+| [Block Win32 API calls from Office macros](#block-win32-api-calls-from-office-macros) | Y | N  |  N |
+| [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, use the [modern, unified solution](/defender-endpoint/configure-server-endpoints#functionality-in-the-modern-unified-solution). 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.
+> - Support for Windows Server 2025 is rolling out, beginning in February 2025 and over the next several weeks.
 
 ## ASR rules supported configuration management systems
 
@@ -151,7 +150,7 @@ Links to information about configuration management system versions referenced i
 |[Block Adobe Reader from creating child processes](#block-adobe-reader-from-creating-child-processes) | Y |  | Y  | Y  |
 |[Block all Office applications from creating child processes](#block-all-office-applications-from-creating-child-processes) | Y |Y <br><br> CB 1710 | Y  | Y  |
 |[Block credential stealing from the Windows local security authority subsystem (lsass.exe)](#block-credential-stealing-from-the-windows-local-security-authority-subsystem) | Y  | Y <br><br>CB 1802 | Y  | Y  |
-|[Block executable content from email client and webmail](#block-executable-content-from-email-client-and-webmail) | Y |Y <br><br> CB 1710 | Y | Y  |
+|[Block executable content from email client and webmail](#block-executable-content-from-email-client-and-webmail) | Y | Y <br><br> CB 1710 | Y  |
 |[Block executable files from running unless they meet a prevalence, age, or trusted list criterion](#block-executable-files-from-running-unless-they-meet-a-prevalence-age-or-trusted-list-criterion) | Y | Y <br><br> CB 1802 |  Y |  Y |
 |[Block execution of potentially obfuscated scripts](#block-execution-of-potentially-obfuscated-scripts) | Y |Y  <br><br> CB 1710 | Y  | Y  |
 |[Block JavaScript or VBScript from launching downloaded executable content](#block-javascript-or-vbscript-from-launching-downloaded-executable-content) | Y |Y <br><br> CB 1710 | Y  | Y  |

defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ ms.collection:
 - tier2
 - mde-asr
 search.appverid: met150
-ms.date: 01/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/04/2025
 ---
 
 # Attack surface reduction rules overview
@@ -135,13 +135,14 @@ You can set attack surface reduction rules for devices that are running any of t
 - Windows 10 Pro, [version 1709](/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1709) or later
 - Windows 10 Enterprise, [version 1709](/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1709) or later
 - Windows Server, [version 1803 (Semi-Annual Channel)](/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-1803) or later
+- Windows Server 2025 (beginning in February 2025 and rolling out over the next several weeks)
 - [Windows Server 2022](/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-2022) 
 - [Windows Server 2019](/windows-server/get-started-19/whats-new-19)
 - [Windows Server 2016](/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-2016)
 - [Windows Server 2012 R2](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/hh801901(v=ws.11))
 
   > [!NOTE]
-  > Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2 must be onboarded using the instructions in [Onboard Windows servers](configure-server-endpoints.md#windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2) for this feature to work.
+  > Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2 must be onboarded using the instructions in [Onboard Windows servers](/defender-endpoint/configure-server-endpoints#functionality-in-the-modern-unified-solution) for this feature to work.
 
 Although attack surface reduction rules don't require a [Windows E5 license](/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses), if you have Windows E5, you get advanced management capabilities. The advanced capabilities - available only in Windows E5 - include:
 

defender-endpoint/configure-device-connectivity.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.collection:
 ms.reviewer: pahuijbr
 search.appverid: MET150
 audience: ITPro
-ms.date: 06/11/2024
+ms.date: 02/04/2025
 ---
 
 # Onboarding devices using streamlined connectivity for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 
@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ Devices must meet specific prerequisites to use the streamlined connectivity met
 
 - Windows 10 version 1809 or later. Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803 are supported on the streamlined onboarding package but require a different URL list, see [streamlined URL sheet](https://aka.ms/MDE-streamlined-urls)
 - Windows 11
+- Windows Server 2025 (beginning in February 2025 and rolling out over the next several weeks)
 - Windows Server 2022
 - Windows Server 2019
 - Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2016, fully updated running Defender for Endpoint modern unified solution (installation through MSI).