Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection For Mac
The System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection client is unable to deploy to Server 2008 R2 (I have not tried server 2012 yet). This is a new setup, and Endpoint Protection is deploying correctly to all client machines, but will not deploy to servers (I have a test group so I can control exclusions). System Center 2019; System Center, version 1801 (semi-annual channel) System Center Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection (current branch – version 1902) System Center Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection (technical preview branch).
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- Jan 18, 2013 The same is true with System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection. I am brought to the Uninstall Wizard. At the end of it, I'll get a message saying the uninstall was successful, as with any other Uninstall Wizard. But the message in this case is erroneous as System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection will reappear several minutes later.
- Oct 16, 2018 Where do I find the documentation for Endpoint Protection for Mac computers and Linux and UNIX servers? The documentation for these Endpoint Protection clients is supplied with the installation media for each version. These clients do not ship with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager but are available for volume license customers to download.
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Applies to: Configuration Manager (current branch)
Endpoint Protection manages antimalware policies and Windows Firewall security for client computers in your Configuration Manager hierarchy.
Important
You must be licensed to use Endpoint Protection to manage clients in your Configuration Manager hierarchy.
When you use Endpoint Protection with Configuration Manager, you have the following benefits:
- Configure antimalware policies, Windows Firewall settings, and manage Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection to selected groups of computers
- Use Configuration Manager software updates to download the latest antimalware definition files to keep client computers up-to-date
- Send email notifications, use in-console monitoring, and view reports. These actions inform administrative users when malware is detected on client computers.
Beginning with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 computers, Windows Defender is already installed. For these operating systems, a management client for Windows Defender is installed when the Configuration Manager client installs. On Windows 8.1 and earlier computers, the Endpoint Protection client is installed with the Configuration Manager client. Windows Defender and the Endpoint Protection client have the following capabilities:
- Malware and spyware detection and remediation
- Rootkit detection and remediation
- Critical vulnerability assessment and automatic definition and engine updates
- Network vulnerability detection through Network Inspection System
- Integration with Cloud Protection Service to report malware to Microsoft. When you join this service, the Endpoint Protection client or Windows Defender downloads the latest definitions from the Malware Protection Center when unidentified malware is detected on a computer.
Note
The Endpoint Protection client can be installed on a server that runs Hyper-V and on guest virtual machines with supported operating systems. To prevent excessive CPU usage, Endpoint Protection actions have a built-in randomized delay so that protection services do not run simultaneously.
In addition, you manage Windows Firewall settings with Endpoint Protection in the Configuration Manager console.
Example scenario: Using System Center Endpoint Protection to protect computers from malware Endpoint Protection and the Windows Firewall.
Managing Malware with Endpoint Protection
Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager allows you to create antimalware policies that contain settings for Endpoint Protection client configurations. Deploy these antimalware policies to client computers. Then monitor compliance in the Endpoint Protection Status node under Security in the Monitoring workspace. Also use Endpoint Protection reports in the Reporting node.
Additional information:
How to create and deploy antimalware policies for Endpoint Protection - Create, deploy, and monitor antimalware policies with a list of the settings that you can configure
How to monitor Endpoint Protection - Monitoring activity reports, infected client computers, and more.
How to manage antimalware policies and firewall settings for Endpoint Protection - Remediate malware found on client computers
Managing Windows Firewall with Endpoint Protection
Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager provides basic management of the Windows Firewall on client computers. For each network profile, you can configure the following settings:
Enable or disable the Windows Firewall.
Block incoming connections, including those in the list of allowed programs.
Notify the user when Windows Firewall blocks a new program.
Note
Endpoint Protection supports managing the Windows Firewall only.
For more information, see How to create and deploy Windows Firewall policies for Endpoint Protection.
Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection
Endpoint Protection manages and monitors Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), formerly known as Windows Defender ATP. The Microsoft Defender ATP service helps enterprises detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks on the corporate network. For more information, see Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection.
Endpoint Protection Workflow
Use the following diagram to help you understand the workflow to implement Endpoint Protection in your Configuration Manager hierarchy.
Endpoint Protection Client for Mac Computers and Linux Servers
Important
Support for System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) for Mac and Linux (all versions) ends on December 31, 2018. Availability of new virus definitions for SCEP for Mac and SCEP for Linux may be discontinued after the end of support. For more information, see End of support blog post.
System Center Endpoint Protection includes an Endpoint Protection client for Linux and for Mac computers. These clients aren't supplied with Configuration Manager. Download the following products from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center:
System Center Endpoint Protection for Mac
System Center Endpoint Protection for Linux
Note
You must be a Microsoft Volume License customer to download the Endpoint Protection installation files for Linux and the Mac.
These products can't be managed from the Configuration Manager console. A System Center Operations Manager management pack is supplied with the installation files, which allows you to manage the client for Linux.
How to get the Endpoint Protection client for Mac computers and Linux servers
Use the following steps to download the image file containing the Endpoint Protection client software and documentation for Mac computers and Linux servers.
- Sign in to the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center.
- Select the Downloads and Keys tab at the top of the website.
- Filter on product System Center Endpoint Protection (current branch).
- Click link to Download
- Click Continue. You should see several files, including one named: System Center Endpoint Protection (current branch - version 1606) for Linux OS and Macintosh OS Multilanguage 32/64 bit 1878 MB ISO.
- To download the file, click the arrow icon. The file name is SW_DVD5_Sys_Ctr_Endpnt_Prtctn_1606_MultiLang_-3_EptProt_Lin_Mac_MLF_X21-67050.ISO.
The January 2018 update (X21-67050) includes the following versions:
System Center Endpoint Protection for Mac 4.5.32.0 (support for macOS 10.13 High Sierra)
System Center Endpoint Protection for Linux 4.5.20.0
For more information about how to install and manage the Endpoint Protection clients for Linux and Mac computers, use the documentation that accompanies these products. This product documentation is in the Documentation folder of the .ISO file.
Applies to: Configuration Manager (current branch)
Endpoint Protection can help manage and monitor Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (formerly known as Windows Defender ATP). Microsoft Defender ATP helps enterprises detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks on their networks. Configuration Manager policies can help you onboard and monitor Windows 10 clients.
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Microsoft Defender ATP is a service in the Windows Defender Security Center. By adding and deploying a client onboarding configuration file, Configuration Manager can monitor deployment status and Microsoft Defender ATP agent health. Microsoft Defender ATP is supported on PCs running the Configuration Manager client or managed by Microsoft Intune.
Prerequisites
- Subscription to the Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection online service
- Clients computers running the Configuration Manager client
- Clients using an OS listed in the Supported client operating systems section below.
Supported client operating systems
Based on the version of Configuration Manager you're running, the following client operating systems can be onboarded:
Configuration Manager version 1910 and prior
- Clients computers running Windows 10, version 1607 and later
Configuration Manager version 2002 and later
- Windows 7 SP1
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 10, version 1607 or later
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2016, version 1803
- Windows Server 2019
Create an onboarding configuration file
- Go to the Microsoft Defender ATP online service and sign in.
- Select Machine Management under Settings, and then select Onboarding.
- Select the operating systems you'd like to onboard from the list.
- If you're onboarding Windows 10, Windows Server 1803, and Windows Server 2019:
- Select Configuration Manager (current branch) version 1606 and select Download package.
- Download the compressed archive (.zip) file and extract the contents.
- If you're onboarding another Windows operating system:
- Select the operating systems you'd like to onboard from the list. For example, choose either Windows 7 and 8.1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, 2012 R2 and 2016.
- Copy the values for the Workspace key and Workspace ID from the Configure connection section once the process completes.
- If you're onboarding Windows 10, Windows Server 1803, and Windows Server 2019:
Important
The Microsoft Defender ATP configuration file contains sensitive information which should be kept secure.
Onboard devices
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In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to Assets and Compliance > Endpoint Protection > Windows Defender ATP Policies and select Create Windows Defender ATP Policy. The Microsoft Defender ATP Policy Wizard opens.
Type the Name and Description for the Microsoft Defender ATP policy and select Onboarding. Microsoft chinese language pack.
Browse to the Configuration file provided by your organization's Microsoft Defender ATP cloud service tenant.
- For Windows 7 and 8.1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, 2012 R2 and 2016, provide the Workspace key and Workspace ID.
Specify the file samples that are collected and shared from managed devices for analysis.
None
All file types
Review the summary and complete the wizard.
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Select Deploy to target the Microsoft Defender ATP policy to clients.
Monitor
In the Configuration Manager console, navigate Monitoring > Security and then select Windows Defender ATP.
Review the Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection dashboard.
Windows Defender Agent Deployment Status: The number and percentage of eligible managed client computers with active Microsoft Defender ATP policy onboarded
Windows Defender ATP Agent Health: Percentage of computer clients reporting status for their Microsoft Defender ATP agent
Healthy - Working properly
Inactive - No data sent to service during time period
Agent state - The system service for the agent in Windows isn't running
Not onboarded - Policy was applied but the agent hasn't reported policy onboard
Create an offboarding configuration file
Sign in to the Microsoft Defender ATP online service.
Select Machine Management under Settings, and then select Onboarding.
Select Configuration Manager (current branch) version 1606 and select Endpoint offboarding.
Download the compressed archive (.zip) file and extract the contents. Offboarding files are valid for 30 days.
In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to Assets and Compliance > Endpoint Protection > Windows Defender ATP Policies and select Create Windows Defender ATP Policy. The Microsoft Defender ATP Policy Wizard opens.
Type the Name and Description for the Microsoft Defender ATP policy and select Offboarding.
Browse to the Configuration file provided by your organization's Microsoft Defender ATP cloud service tenant.
Review the summary and complete the wizard.
Select Deploy to target the Microsoft Defender ATP policy to clients.
Important
The Microsoft Defender ATP configuration files contains sensitive information which should be kept secure.