We plan to install Bitdefender agent via custom script on Linux on VMSS. But, we need to know that how the Bitdefender license from VM will be released while VMSS Scale down.

@Anothkanth Mahendran

I am unsure how the licensing process works for Bitdefender when scaling up and down. Since this is a third-party product, I would recommend reaching out to them for details regarding this.

If you are looking for a native solution you might consider Microsoft Defender for Servers. The benefits of using Microsoft Defender on Linux VMs in Azure are substantial. It provides comprehensive threat protection, including anti-malware and endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities. Additionally, it helps harden your VMs against malware through adaptive application controls and just-in-time (JIT) access, which reduces the attack surface by allowing controlled and audited access to VMs only when needed. You can read more about the supported features on this page.

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