Offboard devices

Applies to:

Platforms

  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016

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Follow the corresponding instructions depending on your preferred deployment method.

The status of a device switches to Inactive seven (7) days after offboarding.

Data, such as Timeline, Alerts, Vulnerabilities, etc., from devices that were offboarded remains in the Microsoft Defender portal until the configured retention period expires.

The device's profile (without data) remains in the Device inventory for no longer than 180 days.

Devices that weren't active in the last 30 days aren't factored in on the data that reflects your organization's Defender Vulnerability Management exposure score and Microsoft Secure Score for Devices.

To view only active devices, you can filter by sensor health state, device tags, or machine groups.

Offboard Windows devices

Offboard Servers

Offboard non-Windows devices

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