Security Definition updates for windows defender are performed through the - - - function in windows server 2016

Windows Update

Security Definition updates for windows defender are performed through the function in windows server 2016 by two methods (Preferable method 1)

Explanation:

Method 1:

By opening windows defender and select security tab Virus & threat protection tile and select protection status. After selecting protection status and click check for update and download.

Method 2:

Through settings by selecting windows update end user can check for windows update. Through windows update system will automatically check windows defender update virus definition and download the update accordingly.