Move to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Applies to:
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
- Microsoft Defender XDR
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Migration and setup guides
If you're considering moving to Defender for Endpoint, we have guidance to help. In the following table, review the scenarios. Select the scenario that best represents your situation, and see the recommended guidance.
| Scenario | Guidance |
|---|---|
| You don't have an endpoint protection solution in place yet, and you want to know more about Defender for Endpoint. You want to see how Defender for Endpoint works before rolling it out in your environment. | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint evaluation lab |
| You already have Defender for Endpoint, and you want some help getting everything set up and configured. | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment guide |
| You're planning to switch from a non-Microsoft endpoint protection solution to Defender for Endpoint, which includes Microsoft Defender Antivirus. You want to get an overview of the migration process and how to make the switch. | Make the switch to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
| You've already migrated or onboarded to Defender for Endpoint. You want some help with next steps, such as managing your security settings, configuring more features, or fine-tuning your security policies. | Configure general Defender for Endpoint settings |
| You were previously using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server, and now you're moving your servers to Microsoft Defender for Cloud. | Migrating servers from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to Microsoft Defender for Cloud |
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See also
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium
- Microsoft Defender for Business
Tip
Do you want to learn more? Engage with the Microsoft Security community in our Tech Community: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tech Community.