You have five on-premises Linux servers. You have an Azure subscription that uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You need to use Defender for Cloud to protect the Linux servers. What should you…

The correct answer is B. the Log Analytics agent. Defender for Cloud depends on the Log Analytics agent. Use the Log Analytics agent if you need to: * Collect logs and performance data from Azure virtual machines or hybrid machines hosted outside of Azure https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/os-coverage…

Submitted by marco_it· Apr 18, 2026Manage threat mitigation using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Question

You have five on-premises Linux servers. You have an Azure subscription that uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You need to use Defender for Cloud to protect the Linux servers. What should you install on the servers first?

Options

Athe Dependency agent
Bthe Log Analytics agent
Cthe Azure Connected Machine agent
Dthe Guest Configuration extension

How the community answered

(41 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
93% (38)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

Defender for Cloud depends on the Log Analytics agent. Use the Log Analytics agent if you need to: * Collect logs and performance data from Azure virtual machines or hybrid machines hosted outside of Azure https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/os-coverage https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/agents/agents-overview#log-analytics-

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