Getting Started with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Issue

User is new to using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) and needs guidance or introductory training on installing agents and using the Defender XDR console.

Environment

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Resolution

To begin learning how to use MDE, refer to the vendor's documentation linked below.

Defender for Endpoint Overview

1. Defender for Endpoint Basics
2. Migrating to MDE Overview

Agent Installation and Troubleshooting

1. Deploying and Onboarding the Agent
2. System Requirements
3. Troubleshooting Agents

Using the Defender XDR Console

1. Using the Console UI
2. User Management
3. Managing Incidents
4. Managing Device Groups
5. Configuring Protection
6. Creating Agent Exclusions

Cause

The linked documentation contains all the fundamentals and resources needed to migrate to and start using Defender for Endpoint as your EDR platform. These pages, and other guides, can be found on Microsoft Learn.

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