What are the requeriment for defender for endpoint plan 1?

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What are the requeriment for defender for endpoint plan 1?

Danilo Vega 0

We are triying to onboard using a script , of the 10 computers, 2 did not enroll, the two computers use windows 10 home single languaje and have 2 cores cpu, and have more than 8gb of ram, we need some asistance of the core of this problem, because at the moment of onboard, no problems was seen, is a compatibility problem ?, we have an plan 1 for microsoft for endpoint.

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Ayomide Oluwaga 906

Hello Danilo, welcome to the Q&A

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is only available for Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Education, and Windows 10 Pro editions. Unfortunately, Windows 10 Home edition is not supported.

This is likely the reason why the two computers running Windows 10 Home were not able to enroll in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

If you are planning to use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for your organization, you will need to make sure that all computers are running a supported edition of Windows 10. You may also want to consider upgrading those two computers to a supported edition, or replacing them with computers that meet the requirements.

here are some helpful links related to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint requirements and enrollment:

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint system requirements: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/system-requirements-microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint supported editions: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/supported-editions-for-microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint enrollment prerequisites: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/prerequisites-microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint enrollment options: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/onboard-machines-microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection

Ayomide Oluwaga 906 Reputation points

2023-03-27T15:17:53.4+00:00
In addition to the operating system requirements, Microsoft also recommends the following hardware specifications for optimal performance of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:

4 GB of RAM or higher

1.6 GHz or faster CPU with 2 or more cores

It's possible that the performance of the two computers that did not enroll in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint was impacted by the hardware specifications not meeting the recommended requirements.

I would recommend checking the system requirements and compatibility for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to ensure that all computers meet the necessary requirements before attempting to enroll them. You can also contact Microsoft Support for further assistance with the enrollment process.
Ayomide Oluwaga 906 Reputation points

2023-03-27T15:18:23.0433333+00:00

Let me know if you need more clarification.
Danilo Vega 0 Reputation points

2023-03-27T17:53:27.99+00:00

in the documents about the requirements is only taged the plan 2, are the same requirement for the plan 1 ?

PD: the links are not working
Ayomide Oluwaga 906 Reputation points

2023-03-27T21:16:18.5366667+00:00

No they are not the same, Please find the links for endpoint 1 below: "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/mde-p1-setup-configuration?view=o365-worldwide#review-the-requirements
Danilo Vega 0 Reputation points

2023-03-27T21:34:40.1666667+00:00

the compability say windows 10 and 11, no especify , i need to know if the problem in my onboarding is because of the OS , all my 3 pcs have onboarding problems and they have the same SO 2 are windows 10 home and 1 windows 11 home, i need confirmation , is the SO not compatible ?, the link that you gave me not specify it
Ayomide Oluwaga 906 Reputation points

2023-03-29T17:42:12.7633333+00:00

Hey @danilo vega

Great to hear from you again and Welcome to the Q&A. We are always happy to help.

In respect to your question, The OS (Windows 10, 11 etc) is not the problem, the problem remains the OS Version (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Educational), Home versions are limited in some capabilities. It's worth noting that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is primarily targeted towards enterprise-level security and is generally not necessary for home users unless they are particularly security-conscious or have specific security requirements. For most home users, the built-in Windows Defender antivirus that comes with Windows 10 is sufficient. You might want to consider installing a supported version of windows.

If you have further questions, please let me know. You can also mark the reply as helpful is it is, it helps others with similar problems find the solutions much easier
Danilo Vega 0 Reputation points

2023-03-29T18:38:11.67+00:00

do you have more information about why is not compatible the onboarding en homes edition ?, i need to have bases to inform about this to my superiors, thanks
Ayomide Oluwaga 906 Reputation points

2023-03-29T21:03:06.3666667+00:00

Certainly, if you need to report this to your superiors, you can provide them with the following information:

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is primarily designed for enterprise-level security and is not typically included in home versions of Windows 10 or 11. Home versions of Windows 10 and 11 come with Windows Security (formerly known as Windows Defender), which provides basic antivirus and threat protection for home users.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint requires a subscription and is typically sold as part of a Microsoft 365 plan, which is primarily designed for business and enterprise customers. As such, it may not be necessary or appropriate for home users unless they have specific security requirements.

If you or your superiors have any further questions or concerns, you may want to reach out to Microsoft directly for more information.
Danilo Vega 0 Reputation points

2023-03-29T21:42:25.93+00:00

Very tanks for the info and we are triying to contact microsoft, but we need to know more specific if wee need to chage to pro versions , because we are triying to onboarding 390 systems in a company , in this quantities almost 100 are pro version and the others systems are home and enerprise , we need to know with bases , that we really need to update all the systems to pro version, because is a lot of trouble make the change of almost 290 systems, you can confirm us? , that we need to upgrade all the home systems to pro versions ?
Ayomide Oluwaga 906 Reputation points

2023-03-29T22:59:23.7766667+00:00

well I certainly see why it bothers you so much, that is quite a lot of trouble but If you are looking to onboard 390 systems in a company and require advanced endpoint security features such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, it would be recommended to upgrade all the home systems to the Pro version of Windows.

Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro offer additional security and management features that are not available in the Home or Enterprise editions. These features include BitLocker Drive Encryption, Windows Information Protection, Remote Desktop, and Group Policy Management (this is in bold for a personal reason)

Additionally, upgrading to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro would allow you to join the devices to a domain, which can simplify management and security tasks in a corporate environment.

While upgrading 290 systems may be a significant undertaking, it may be necessary to ensure that all endpoints are adequately protected and managed. You may want to consider a phased rollout approach, starting with a small group of systems to test and validate the upgrade process before proceeding with the rest of the systems.

However, it's important to note that the decision to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro should be based on your organization's specific needs and requirements. You may want to consult with a Microsoft licensing specialist or IT professional to determine the best course of action for your organization.

Remember to mark if helpful, and let me know if you have further questions,

Oluwaga Ay.

Answer 2

Danilo Vega 0

all version of windows home are not compatible ?, include windows 10 and 11 ?

Ayomide Oluwaga 906 Reputation points

2023-03-27T21:17:44.72+00:00

Yes Danilo, from my experience.

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Danilo Vega 0

i need assistance

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