Explanation:
To validate that Microsoft Defender for Cloud will trigger an alert when a malicious file is present on an Azure virtual machine running Windows Server, you should perform the following three actions in sequence:
* Copy an executable file on a virtual machine and rename the file as ASC_AlertTest_662jfi039N.exe
* Run the executable file and specify the appropriate arguments
* Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud's enhanced security features for the subscription.
These actions will simulate a malicious activity on the virtual machine and generate an alert in Defender for Cloud. You can then verify the alert details and response recommendations in the Azure portal. For more information, see Alert validation - Microsoft Defender for Cloud.