Microsoft has also removed api s for other antivirus software to cleanly stop and disable windows defender av.
Windows server 2016 disable antivirus.
Whether you have security software or antivirus running you still need a strong yet suitable business or enterprise antivirus for windows server.
Unfortunately microsoft decided to remove that api option in windows server 2016 so even if you install another antivirus product windows defender will still be enabled.
In windows 10 windows defender has an api that allows other antivirus programs to disable it to prevent issues.
The user interface gui is installed by default on some skus but is not required because you can use powershell or other methods to manage microsoft defender antivirus.
Due to changes from microsoft in the server 2016 architecture windows defender antivirus will not disable itself when other antivirus products are detected.
Enable the user interface on windows server 2016 or 2019.
The need for high level security is one of the priority concerns for it experts and professionals today as emerging new threats coupled with successful and high profile security breaches continue to hit the headlines.
When the policy opens for editing click enabled.
This was a design choice by microsoft to maximize protection in server 2016.
When remove features page opens.
On the details pane of windows defender antivirus node locate and double click turn off windows defender antivirus policy.