Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Endpoint protectionSchedule antivirus scans on Linux
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Schedule antivirus scans on Linux (preview)
This article describes how to configure scheduled antivirus scans on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux. It's intended for IT and security administrators who manage Linux devices and want to ensure continuous antivirus protection through centralized scan scheduling. Before you begin, review the prerequisites to ensure your environment meets the necessary requirements.
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### Use the command line to configure scheduled scans
You can configure scheduled antivirus scans directly on a Linux device using the mdatpMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint command-line tool.tool (`mdatp`). This approach is useful for testing or single-device configuration.
**Enable scheduled scans:**
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