| Plugin Title | VM Agent Enabled |
| Cloud | AZURE |
| Category | Virtual Machines |
| Description | Ensures that the VM Agent is enabled for virtual machines |
| More Info | The VM agent must be enabled on Azure virtual machines in order to enable Azure Defender for data collection. |
| AZURE Link | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/enable-agentless-scanning-vms |
| Recommended Action | Enable the VM agent for all virtual machines. |
- Log into the Microsoft Azure Management Console.
- Select the "Search resources, services, and docs" option at the top and search for "Microsoft Defender for Cloud".
- On the "Microsoft Defender for Cloud" page scroll down the left navigation panel and choose "Environment Settings".
- On the "Environment Settings" page, select the "Subscription" by clicking on its "Name".
- Under the "Settings" page, click on "Defender Plans".
- Navigate to the "Server" plan in "Defender Plans" and make sure they are turned "ON". Proceed to Settings for "Server" under "Monitoring Coverage" for plans.
- On the "Settings & monitoring" Page turn on "Agentless Scanning for machines".
- At the top of "Settings & monitoring" Page click on "Continue" to save the changes made.
- Repeat steps number 7 - 8 to enable the VM agent for all virtual machines.
