Server 2016: Uninstall / customize Windows Defender

Windows Defender is integrated into Windows Server 2016 and is also activated by default. This can lead to problems if another managed virus scanner is installed. As most companies probably use a virus scanner from a third-party manufacturer (Symantec, Kaspersky, TrendMicro, Intel Security, etc.), it makes sense to uninstall Windows Defender. The uninstallation ... Read more

Exchange 2016: Virus scanner exclusions (script for Windows Defender)

Windows Defender is activated by default on Windows Server 2016. As Exchange Server requires some exclusions from the virus scanner, these must also be stored accordingly in Windows Defender. The same applies to virus scanners from other manufacturers. The following note can be found on the Exchange Team Blog: Windows Defender is on by default in Windows Server 2016. Attention to ... Read more