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BasraM
Aug 25, 2023Copper Contributor
Defender AV Security Intelligence and Product Updates for Azure Virtual Desktops
I have persistent AVDs with Defender AV running in passive mode. I need to know what's the default method for Defender AV to receive Security Intelligence Updates and Product updates on these AVDs. D...
virtualmanc
Aug 28, 2023Iron Contributor
Hi, that article only really applies to non-persistent environments when you want to offload the downloading of Defender Updates to a dedicated VM.
If you are running Persistent VMs and are running Defender in passivated mode then your VMs will still reach out and download security updates. You can see how this process works here - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates?view=o365-worldwide and here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/cloud-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide