What is the role of Windows Defender Antivirus in protecting Windows Server against viruses?

[ProfRon]

You know, Windows Defender Antivirus just hangs out on your Windows Server, quietly sniffing for any sneaky malware or viruses that try to crash the party. I set it up on mine once, and it caught this weird file that looked harmless but wasn't. It scans files as you open them, blocking the bad stuff before it spreads. You don't have to baby it much; it updates itself and runs in the background like a watchful buddy.

Think about it, if some virus sneaks past your firewall, Defender jumps in and quarantines it fast. I remember tweaking its settings on a server at work, making sure it didn't slow down our apps. It even checks emails and downloads, zapping threats on the spot. You can tweak alerts if you want, but honestly, it handles most things without you lifting a finger.

On servers, it protects shared folders too, stopping infections from hopping between users. I once watched it flag a dodgy script during a routine check, saving us hours of cleanup. It learns from Microsoft's updates, getting smarter at spotting new tricks hackers pull. You just keep it running, and it'll guard your data like a loyal sidekick.

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