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For a Windows Server 2012 Standard GUI version to support a small IDE
Getting malware protection on my 1st server has become a much bigger problem than I imagined it would. My research covered a lot of pages, but the following 2 links stand out:
What antivirus do we need to use on 'windows server 2012 standard'? I don't know where to go to get the defender downloaded and/or what to use for antivirus protection. By default, Windows Server 2012 comes without a security solution. This is especially important if you use 2012 as a robust workstation OS for your studying needs. So, to protect your time-consuming lab-rat experiments, you might feel left 'high and dry'. 'Though not everything is lost, since there are 2 hacks you might wish. Currently, Trend Micro is the only security software integrated into these Microsoft server dashboards. Get the most out of Windows Server 2012 Essentials by securing it with Worry-Free Business Security. Free trial Get Pricing. A case study. Any one have any good but inexpensive antivirus subscriptions or downloads (not freeware or opensource etc.) for windows server operating systems such as windows server 2008 r2 and newer. At home I run two servers on Windows Server 2012 R2, then I have a backup server offline with Windows Server 2012. Then I have two virtual servers running Windows Server 2012. One of the two virtual servers is used as a Remote Desktop server. So all my computer time, from any of my computers, or tablet (and phone) is done on this computer.
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831778 (last line of chart)
I'm not wanting to start an opinion war so if this post is asked in the wrong forum or wrong way, just let me know.
But I need to install some kind of malware protection for my development environment and I can't figure out what to do. Since I'm not managing a large pool of servers or clients, it would seem Defender should be adequate until I am more experienced and understand what I'm getting into with larger malware detection management systems.
But I'm not even sure Defender can be installed and maintained on Server 2012 or how to do it, so if someone could give simple instructions to install Defender on Server 2012 assuming it is an acceptable/supported solution I'd appreciate it. My IDE servers aren't really exposed to attack all that much, but obviously I need some form of protection.
Solution based on answer below:
I wanted to follow up with a result for others new to servers as myself. I created an SCCM install disk from the .iso file on my Microsoft subscription page and then found scepinstall.exe in the directory smssetupclient. I ran it from the CD and it installed 'System Center Endpoint Protection' which is effectively and therefore looks like Defender. My big lesson, I was looking for the wrong name. Again, big thx to Greg. I'll start learning SCCM now...
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If you want the Microsoft security product for Windows Servers, it is System Center EndPoint Protection (SCEP) 2012 R2, which is included with System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2. It is essentially 98% the same product as the consumer Windows Defender. You should also download the CU4 update, which includes the latest build of SCEP (4.6.305.0) and Anti-malware updates.
Windows Server 2012 Antivirus Protection
February 2015 anti-malware platform update for Endpoint Protection clients
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3036437
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3036437
You don't need to install SCCM. If you only need the SCEP client, you can run scepinstall.exe. The standalone configuration and update process is nearly identical to Windows Defender.
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There is a EMET software (The Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit) who it's should be work for a preliminary line of defense without need of AV or Security suites in windows environment.
But, this is not a full protection. This is just a small wall so to speak.
Always best defense system are 'Don't Click Anywhere' or get some firewall for internet connections.
Best regars
José F.José F.
- Download Windows Security Essentials for Windows 7
- Right click on mseinstall.exe and select Properties
- Click the Compatibility tab
- Check the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box
- Select Windows 7 from the pull down menu
- Click OK
- Open a Command Prompt as Administrator
- Navigate to the directory with mseinstall.exe
- At the command prompt type 'mseinstall.exe /disableoslimit' without quotes
- Press enter and install normally
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