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Endpoint protection, threat detection, and security management with Microsoft Defender

How to Configure Alert Notifications in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

beginner

Configure email notifications, SIEM integration, and alert rules in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to ensure timely response to security threats.

8 minUpdated January 2026
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How to Configure Attack Surface Reduction Rules in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

intermediate

Configure Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to block common attack techniques and protect against malware and exploits.

12 minUpdated January 2026
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Exclusions for Commvault

intermediate

Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for Commvault infrastructure to resolve performance bottlenecks and prevent backup job failures.

12 minUpdated April 2026
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Exclusions for Hyper-V Hosts

intermediate

Learn how to configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for Hyper-V hosts to prevent VHDX file locking and performance degradation.

12 minUpdated April 2026
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Exclusions for IIS Guide

intermediate

Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for IIS to optimize performance, reduce CPU usage, and prevent ASP.NET compilation file conflicts.

12 minUpdated April 2026
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for SCCM

intermediate

Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for SCCM sites. Learn folder, process, and database exclusions to prevent performance failures.

12 minUpdated April 2026
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Exclusions for SharePoint

intermediate

Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for SharePoint Server to prevent performance lag, search crawl issues, and timer job failures.

12 minUpdated April 2026
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Exclusions for SQL Server

intermediate

Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for SQL Server to prevent performance issues, file locking, and database engine conflicts.

12 minUpdated April 2026
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for Veeam

intermediate

Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for Veeam Backup & Replication to prevent performance issues, CPU spikes, and job failures.

12 minUpdated April 2026
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Exclusions for Veritas NetBackup

intermediate

Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exclusions for Veritas NetBackup to resolve performance issues, CPU spikes, and backup job failures.

12 minUpdated April 2026
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How to Investigate Security Incidents in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

advanced

Master incident investigation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with this guide covering alert triage, timeline analysis, threat hunting, and remediation steps.

15 minUpdated January 2026
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How to Onboard Devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

intermediate

Step-by-step guide to onboarding Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for comprehensive endpoint protection.

12 minUpdated January 2026
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How to Run Antivirus Scans Remotely in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

beginner

Run quick scans, full scans, and custom antivirus scans on remote devices through the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint portal without end-user interruption.

7 minUpdated January 2026
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