MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
Which TWO methods can you use to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows Server 2019? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates assume Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can be installed like a typical application from the Microsoft Store or the admin center, but in reality it is a built-in Windows component that must be enabled and onboarded via management tools like Group Policy or Intune, not installed as a separate package.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Use Group Policy to configure and enable the service
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows Server 2019 can be enabled and configured using Group Policy. Specifically, you deploy the 'Windows Defender Antivirus' and 'Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection' administrative templates, then configure the 'Turn on Windows Defender Antivirus' policy and the 'Configure Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection' policy to point to your onboarding blob. This method is supported for servers that are domain-joined and managed via Active Directory Group Policy.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Install from Microsoft Store
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Store is for client apps, not server.
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Enable via Windows Update
Why it's wrong here
Windows Update doesn't install Defender for Endpoint.
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Use Group Policy to configure and enable the service
Why this is correct
Group Policy can deploy Defender for Endpoint on servers.
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Install manually from Microsoft 365 admin center
Why it's wrong here
Manual installation is not a supported deployment method.
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Deploy via Microsoft Intune endpoint security
Why this is correct
Intune supports server management.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Threat protection
Threat protection is the set of security measures and technologies used to detect, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks and unauthorized access to systems and data.
Key term
Threat
A threat is any potential danger that could harm a computer system, network, or data, whether from a malicious hacker, a natural disaster, or an accidental mistake.
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