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Replace current third-party
management solutions for Azure
services included in WS SA
Redirect investment on security
foundation with Defender for Server
P1
Extend investment to improve
continuous operational security with
CSPM and Defender for Server P2
Ongoing Operational
Security
Management &
Govern with Azure
Manage all Windows Servers (and their
licenses) deployed on-premises, in Azure or
third-party clouds with Azure Inventory and
Change Tracking
Administrate Windows Servers remotely
(including RDP) using Windows Admin
Center from the Azure Portal
Integrate full lifecycle VM management
operations for VMware and SCVMM
Manage access and permissions across
environments using Azure EntraID
authentication and Azure RBAC
Proactive and actionable insights using
Windows Server Assessment
Schedule and automate Windows Server
updates using Azure Update Manager
Security Foundation
for Windows Server
NextGen antivirus protection and EDR with
Defender for Server (from P1)
Secure and protect server, detecting
vulnerabilities and threats and protecting
against malicious attacks with Defender for
Server (from P1)
Enhance security using Extended Security
Updates* as a service for WS2012
Audit and reinforce server settings and
desired states configurations with Azure
Machine Configuration and Azure Policy
Key insights and observability across all
Windows Servers (logs, metrics, network,
health) with Azure Monitor
Enhance operational efficiency through
configurable Disaster Recovery with Azure
Site Recovery
Actionable security insights with hardening
assessment using Defender for Server P2
Regulatory compliance and industry
benchmarks, risk prioritization, and
governance management with Defender
CSPM (or Defender for Server P2)
Automate many common manageability
tasks with Microsoft Copilot for Azure
(preview)
Delivering Azure management & security to Servers
How Azure benefits from Windows Server SA leverages security opportunity
* Defender for Server (compatible from WS2012R2+)