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An administrator needs to enable Windows Defender Credential Guard to comply with company policy.
The new VM configurations include:
Legacy BIOS
4 vCPUs
8 GB RAM
Windows Server 2019
What must be changed in order to properly enable Windows Defender Credential Guard?
Suggested Answer: B
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Windows Defender Credential Guard requires UEFI firmware and Secure Boot to function properly.
Option B (Enable UEFI with Secure Boot) is correct:
Credential Guard requires a UEFI-based boot mode rather than Legacy BIOS.
Secure Boot ensures only trusted OS components load, reducing attack surface for credential theft.
Option A (Update vCPU to 8) is incorrect:
Increasing vCPUs does not impact Credential Guard compatibility.
Option C (Use Windows Server 2022) is incorrect:
Windows Server 2019 supports Credential Guard; upgrading to 2022 is not required.
Option D (Update Memory to 16GB) is incorrect:
Credential Guard has no minimum RAM requirement beyond general OS needs.
Microsoft Docs Requirements for Windows Defender Credential Guard
Nutanix AHV VM Management Guide Enabling Secure Boot & UEFI for Windows VMs
39 comments · newest first
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Luisa
10 months ago
Nah, just updating the vCPUs won't cut it.
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Magda
10 months ago
Wait, can you really enable it with just 8 GB RAM?
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Becky
10 months ago
Definitely, option B is the way to go!
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Tanja
10 months ago
I thought Windows Server 2022 was required for that?
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Barb
11 months ago
You need UEFI with Secure Boot for Credential Guard.
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Joseph
11 months ago
I don't think increasing the vCPUs or RAM is necessary, but I can't recall if Secure Boot is mandatory for Credential Guard.
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Myong
11 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought Windows Server 2019 could support Credential Guard, but maybe it needs to be 2022?
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Ngoc
11 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where UEFI was crucial for enabling certain security features. It feels like the right answer here too.
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Irma
11 months ago
I think we need to enable UEFI with Secure Boot for Credential Guard to work, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only requirement.
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Lashaunda
12 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is to enable UEFI with Secure Boot. That's the key requirement for Credential Guard, and the Legacy BIOS configuration needs to be updated to support that.
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Gregg
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The VM has Legacy BIOS, so I don't think updating the vCPUs or memory would help enable Credential Guard. I'm leaning towards the UEFI with Secure Boot option, but I'll double-check the requirements to be sure.
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Joye
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. The question says the VM has Legacy BIOS, so would that mean I need to update to UEFI? I'm not sure if that's the right approach.
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Ryan
1 year ago
This seems straightforward - I think the answer is to enable UEFI with Secure Boot, since Credential Guard requires a UEFI-based system.
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Allene
1 year ago
I'd choose B too. Upgrading to UEFI with Secure Boot is the only way to go. It's like trying to run a Ferrari engine in a Yugo, you know?
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Cristy
1 year ago
It's the best option for compliance with company policy.
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Asuncion
1 year ago
Definitely, it's a necessary upgrade for security reasons.
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
Agreed, it's like upgrading from a Yugo to a Ferrari.
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Theresia
1 year ago
I think B is the right choice. UEFI with Secure Boot is necessary for Windows Defender Credential Guard.
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Kenny
1 year ago
Option B is the clear winner. Imagine trying to enable Credential Guard on a legacy BIOS system - that's just a recipe for disaster!
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Naomi
1 year ago
User 2: Agreed, enabling UEFI with Secure Boot is essential for proper functionality.
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Selma
1 year ago
User 1: Option B is definitely the way to go. Legacy BIOS just won't cut it for Windows Defender Credential Guard.
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Leota
2 years ago
B is the way to go. Updating the vCPUs or memory won't do anything for Credential Guard. And Windows Server 2022 is overkill.
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Rachael
1 year ago
User 4: Yeah, Windows Server 2022 is too much for this.
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Tula
1 year ago
User 3: Updating vCPUs or memory won't help with Credential Guard.
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Ty
1 year ago
User 2: Agreed, that's the way to properly enable Windows Defender Credential Guard.
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Ula
1 year ago
User 1: I think we need to enable UEFI with Secure Boot.
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Von
1 year ago
User 4: Windows Server 2022 is overkill for this, so B is the best option.
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Noah
1 year ago
User 3: Updating vCPUs or memory won't do anything for Credential Guard.
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Kenia
1 year ago
User 2: Agreed, that's the way to properly enable Windows Defender Credential Guard.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
User 1: I think we need to enable UEFI with Secure Boot.
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Kyoko
2 years ago
No, enabling UEFI with Secure Boot is the correct step for this configuration.
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Larue
2 years ago
Definitely B! Credential Guard needs UEFI and Secure Boot to function, so that's the only logical choice here.
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Isadora
2 years ago
But what about updating the vCPU to 8? Wouldn't that also be necessary?
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Teddy
2 years ago
I agree, that's the right option to enable Windows Defender Credential Guard.
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Wynell
2 years ago
I think B is the right answer. UEFI with Secure Boot is required for Credential Guard to work properly. The other options don't seem relevant.
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Helaine
1 year ago
B is definitely the right choice. UEFI with Secure Boot is a requirement for Credential Guard.
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Eden
1 year ago
Yes, enabling UEFI with Secure Boot is crucial for Windows Defender Credential Guard.
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Howard
1 year ago
I agree, B is the correct answer. UEFI with Secure Boot is necessary for Credential Guard.
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Von
2 years ago
I think we need to enable UEFI with Secure Boot.