Defender for endpoint P1 license and defender for server p1

HiTiffany614,

1. What's the best way to license Windows and Defender for Endpoint for shared PCs used by First line workers? The goal is to avoid having to assign an individual E5 license to multiple users who are gonna be using the same PC.

In the ultimate situation, a computer is associated with a user. The user is provided with a Microsoft 365 E3 + Security E5 or Microsoft 365 E5 license and thus MDE is provided with security at the workstation.

In the case of a shared workspace, the principle remains the same and each first-line worker should have a valid Microsoft license. In case this is not done, the computer will remain secure, but I wonder if you are compliant with Microsoft's license requirements.

Although I must say that Microsoft's documentation is very unclear about the license requirements for this particular case.

- I will need to quote a defender for endpoint for the server

Yes, if you do not use Microsoft Defender for Cloud you have to buy an MDE for Server license per server.

- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Servers is for licensing purposes only?

Yes, you will see the (unassigned) licenses in your Microsoft 365 admin center.

- Are defender for endpoint Plan 1 / M365 E3 (since it come with defender for endpoint plan 1) consider the prerequisite of the defender for endpoints for server?

No, you must have a minimum of 50 licenses (may be combined) Windows E5/A5, Microsoft 365 E5/A5, and Microsoft 365 E5 Security User SLs. See for more information: https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/productoffering/MicrosoftDefenderforEndpointServer/EAEAS.

With Regards,