Task 02 - Enable Microsoft Defender for servers (Arc)

Introduction

Terra Firm Laboratories is migrating their on-premises Linux workloads to Microsoft Azure. In this task, you will learn how to setup Microsoft Defender to protect the Arc-enabled Virtual Machines.

Description

In this task, you will learn how to setup Microsoft Defender to protect the Arc Virtual Machines.

The key tasks are as follows:

1. Configure Microsoft Defender for Arc VMs.

Success Criteria

• Successfully enabled Microsoft Defender for Arc.

Solution

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1. Sign in to the Azure Portal. Ensure that you’re using a subscription associated with the same resources you created during the lab set up.

2. In the Search resources, services, and docs box at the top of the portal, search for Microsoft Defender for Cloud, then select the Microsoft Defender for Cloud service.

3. In the Management section, select Environment settings.

4. Select the relevant subscription.

5. On the Defender plans page, locate the Servers plan and toggle the Status to On.

6. Select Save.