Security intelligence update for windows defender.
Windows server 2016 essentials antivirus.
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Have a windows server 2016 essentials box that keeps downloading an old defender definition update but thankfully installs the current update afterwards.
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Enable the user interface on windows server 2016 or 2019.
The windows defender antivirus on windows server 2016 topic contains set up and configuration information specific to windows server 2016.
In windows server 2016 automatic exclusions are applied based on your defined server role.
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Whether you have security software or antivirus running you still need a strong yet suitable business or enterprise antivirus for windows server.
Windows has started installing the following update.
The user interface gui is installed by default on some skus but is not required because you can use powershell or other methods to manage microsoft defender antivirus.
By default microsoft defender antivirus is installed and functional on windows server 2016 and windows server 2019.
In windows server 2016 windows defender av will not disable itself if you are running another antivirus product.
Uninstall windows defender which is default in windows server 2016 using powershell.