Avira GmbH
Avira AntiVir MailGate
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Contents
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About this Manual ...............................................................................3
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................3
1.2 The Structure of the Manual .........................................................................................4
1.3 Signs and Symbols ..........................................................................................................4
1.4 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................5
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Product Information ...........................................................................6
2.1 Features ..........................................................................................................................7
2.2 Modules and Operating Mode of Avira AntiVir MailGate ...........................................8
2.3 Licensing Concept ..........................................................................................................9
2.4 System Requirements ................................................................................................. 10
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Milter Mode ......................................................................................11
3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 AntiVir MailGate (Milter Mode) Features ................................................................. 12
3.3 AntiVir MailGate (Milter Mode) Integration in Sendmail ........................................ 12
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Installation .......................................................................................14
4.1 Preparing the Installation Files .................................................................................. 15
4.2 Licensing ...................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Installation with the Installation Script "install" ....................................................... 16
4.4 Reinstalling and Uninstalling AntiVir ........................................................................ 19
4.5 Further Installation Steps, Depending on the MTA .................................................. 20
4.6 Testing AntiVir MailGate after Installation .............................................................. 25
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Configuration ...................................................................................26
5.1 MailGate Spool Directories ......................................................................................... 27
5.2 MailGate Configuration in avmailgate.conf .............................................................. 28
5.3 Spam Filter Configuration (Avira MailGate Suite only) ............................................ 41
5.4 Scanner Configuration in avmailgate-scanner.conf .................................................. 46
5.5 Hosts Configuration in avmailgate.acl ....................................................................... 47
5.6 Warnings Configuration in avmailgate.warn ............................................................. 48
5.7 Report Templates Configuration ................................................................................ 48
5.8 Updater Configuration in avupdate.conf ................................................................... 51
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Operation .........................................................................................53
6.1 Starting and Stopping AntiVir MailGate Manually ................................................... 53
6.2 Parameters for SMTP and Scanner Daemon ............................................................. 55
6.3 Queue Manager avq ..................................................................................................... 56
6.4 Procedures when Detecting Viruses/Unwanted Programs ....................................... 59
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Updates ............................................................................................60
7.1 Internet Updates ......................................................................................................... 60
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Service ..............................................................................................62
8.1 Support ........................................................................................................................ 62
8.2 Online Shop ................................................................................................................. 62
8.3 Contact ......................................................................................................................... 63
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Appendix ..........................................................................................64
9.1 Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 64
9.2 Further Information ................................................................................................... 65
9.3 Golden Rules for Protection Against Viruses ............................................................ 66
