In this 80+ article about Windows Nano Server 2016, I’ll show you how I scan my Nano Server for Viruses and Malware using the Windows Defender PowerShell Module.
So far since the release of Nano Server late last year Windows, Nano Server has turned out to be a major hit for Microsoft with a massive adoption by Engineers and Developers.
Today, you will see how powerful Is the Windows Defender role.
To get, Started, go head and Install the Nano Server package provider and Install the role using this article.
If you already have the package provider Installed simply activate the role using the cmdlet below and restart the server when.
Install-NanoServerPackage -name Microsoft-NanoServer-Defender-Package
Once Installed, I’ll connect to my Nano Server using
Enter-Pssession nano
Import the Defender Module using
Import-Module Defender
Then, I’ll update the Virus and Malware definitions using
Update-MpSignature
To start a full scan I’ll use
Start-MpScan
To view detected threats I use the cmdlet
Get-MpThreat
To view, Last update Information and status of the engine I use the cmdlet
Get-MpComputerStatus
To view settings and preferences us the
Add-MpPreference