Securing your Server operating systems with a Defender for Business server subscription

Microsoft Defender for Business Servers is an add-on for Defender for Business, enabling protection for up to 60 server instances. This subscription offers real-time defense against malware and other threats, featuring antivirus protection, behavioral detection, and network security. Effortlessly managing server security through a centralized management console, your organization benefits from regular updates to ensure optimal protection.  

Requirements to subscribe to Microsoft Defender for Business Servers as an add-on  

Microsoft Defender for Business Servers is a potent extension to Defender for Business, allowing you to secure server operating systems with the same robust protections offered to clients. To use this add-on, you need at least one paid subscription to either Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Microsoft Defender for Business as a standalone.  

This add-on enables you to protect each server instance with a specific subscription, requiring a separate subscription for each server. This setup offers flexibility by allowing you to pay only for the server instances you choose to safeguard.  

With Microsoft Defender for Business Servers, you can secure up to 60 server instances, which means you can acquire up to 60 subscriptions for Microsoft Defender for Business Servers.  

What is the subscription model for Microsoft Defender for Business Servers  

The subscription model is structured around a per server instance. This allows organizations to secure and manage individual servers according to specific needs. With Microsoft Defender for Business Servers, you gain access to a comprehensive suite of security features, such as antivirus protection, behavioral detection, and network protection. This ensures the integrity and security of your server environment.  

What is the pricing for Microsoft Defender for Business Servers?  

Microsoft Defender for Business Servers is available as an add-on for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, as well as in a standalone version. This server license is priced at $3 per server instance. You can purchase a license for each server you onboard or to offboard servers from Defender for Business. For setups with more than 60 servers, consider acquiring an alternative license, such as Microsoft Defender for Servers Plan 1 or Plan 2.  

Do you want to know more about Microsoft Defender for Business Servers subscription?  

Our team of cloud and licensing experts can help you understand how your subscription purchase will match up to offering the solutions you require. Licensing and subscription rules are complex and when flouted you will be cited for non-compliance.  

Non-compliance comes with hefty fines which has the potential of triggering huge financial commitment which your budget may not be able to accommodate. Purchasing licenses that will not be effectively used is a cost you will want to avoid.

Our team of experts will guide you to do a thorough investigation on what your needs are in order to make the best optimal license purchasing decisions.