You want to deploy Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities to your on-premises Windows Servers to detect advanced malware and security breaches. Which Azure/Microsoft 365 service provides this when integrated via Azure Arc?

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Correct Answer: Microsoft Defender for Servers

Microsoft Defender for Servers (part of Microsoft Defender for Cloud) provides advanced threat protection, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR), for both Azure VMs and A...

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You want to deploy Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities to your on-premises Windows Servers to detect advanced malware and security breaches. Which Azure/Microsoft 365 service provides this when integrated via Azure Arc?

✓ Correct Answer & ExplanationHybrid Security

Correct Answer

Microsoft Defender for Servers

Why This Answer Is Correct

Microsoft Defender for Servers (part of Microsoft Defender for Cloud) provides advanced threat protection, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR), for both Azure VMs and Arc-enabled on-premises servers.

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This question evaluates your knowledge of Hybrid Security — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 & AZ-801). Understanding Hybrid Security is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.

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