As the demand for ARM64 servers continues to rise, we are thrilled to announce that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint now supports ARM64 based Linux servers in GA. This update marks a new milestone in our commitment to providing comprehensive endpoint security across all devices and platforms.
ARM64 processors are rapidly gaining traction due to their exceptional efficiency and performance, particularly in data centres and cloud environments. Defender for Endpoint’s Linux solution is built specifically for Linux devices, so our protection is tailor-made with the particular needs and uses of Linux devices in mind.
What’s Included in the GA?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for ARM-based Linux servers supports all the capabilities it currently supports on x86_64 processor-based Linux Servers:
- Antivirus (AV) protection
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Vulnerability Management
- Response Actions
- Device Isolation
- Live Response
- AV Scan
- Configure policies via Security Settings Management
- Advanced Hunting
List of supported Linux distributions on ARM64:
- Ubuntu 20.04 ARM64
- Ubuntu 22.04 ARM64
- Ubuntu 24.04 ARM64
- Debian 11, 12 ARM64
- Amazon Linux 2 ARM64
- Amazon Linux 2023 ARM64
- RHEL 8.x ARM64
- RHEL 9.x ARM64
- Oracle Linux 8.x ARM64
- Oracle Linux 9.x ARM64
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (SP5, SP6) ARM64
Get Started Today
To begin using Defender for Endpoint on Linux ARM64 devices, download the Defender for Endpoint agent version “101.25022.0004” from the production channel.
You can choose one of the below methods to deploy Defender for Endpoint on your ARM64 servers as per your environment needs:
- Automate Deployment using Installer Script or 3rd Party Tool – Ansible, Puppet.
- Automate Deployment via Microsoft Defender for Cloud for Azure, AWS, GCP VMs and on-premise VMs using Azure Arc
Refer to public doc for pre-requisites and deployment guidance.
Feedback and Support
We value your feedback and encourage you to share your experiences and any issues you may encounter. For any questions or to report bugs, please reach out to Microsoft support.
Looking Ahead
We plan to extend support to a few more Linux distributions like Alma, Rocky in near future.
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