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Step 4. Evaluate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint overview

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Applies to:

  • Microsoft 365 Defender

This article outlines the process to enable and pilot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Before starting this process, be sure you've reviewed the overall process for evaluating Microsoft 365 Defender, and you've created the Microsoft 365 Defender evaluation environment.

Use the following steps to enable and pilot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

The steps for adding Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to the Microsoft Defender evaluation environment

The following table describes the steps in the illustration.

Step Description
Step 1. Review architecture requirements and key concepts Understand the Defender for Endpoint architecture and the capabilities available to you.
Step 2. Enable the evaluation environment Follow the steps to set up the evaluation environment.
Step 3. Set up the pilot Verify your pilot group, run simulations, and become familiar with key features and dashboards.