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| ms.date | 09/26/2023 |
Defender for Identity sensors can be installed on the following operating systems:
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019. Requires KB4487044 or a newer cumulative update. Sensors installed on Server 2019 without this update will be automatically stopped if the
ntdsai.dllfile version found in the system directory is olderthan 10.0.17763.316 - Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2025
For all operating systems:
- Both servers with desktop experience and server cores are supported.
- Nano servers aren't supported.
- Installations are supported for domain controllers, AD FS, AD CS, and Entra Connect servers.