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Fhilp
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Dec 06, 2023
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Defender for Endpoints - Domain Controllers

Hi What is the correct process for managing and deploying policies for  Windows server 2019 domain controllers.   I know that  Security settings management doesn't work on and isn't supported on 2...
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  • HeikeRitter's avatar
    HeikeRitter
    Dec 06, 2023
    Hi Fhilp, yes correct and this is by design, intentionally! The recommended way to manage domain controllers is via GPOs.
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Dec 06, 2023
Hi Fhilp, yes correct and this is by design, intentionally! The recommended way to manage domain controllers is via GPOs.
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    lakshmiapthiraju
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 01, 2026

    Hi Heike,

    it is supported now right with a right KB installed as per, but still seen some scenarios where the some DC's are unable to complete the synthetic registration, do we know why its failing to create to synthetic registration?

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/device-security/microsoft-defender/security-settings-management?view=o365-worldwide

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    Fhilp
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    Dec 07, 2023
    Thanks for confirming