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Updating 

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Updating 

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Updating Avira AntiVir Server 

The effectiveness of anti-virus software depends entirely on the scanning engine and the 
virus definitions being up to date. For this reason, regularly download updates for 
AntiVir Server from our download servers. To carry out regular updates, the component 
Avira AntiVir Server Updater is integrated in AntiVir Server. Avira AntiVir Server 
Updater is updating the following program components: 

 

Virus definition file 

 

Scanning engine 

 

Program files (product update) 

On the AntiVir Server Console under Scheduler you can create update jobs that are 
carried out at the specified intervals by Avira AntiVir Server Updater. With every update 
order, the status of the virus definition files and the scanning engine is checked and 
updated if necessary, product updates are carried out in accordance with the 
configuration. On AntiVir Server Console you can start a product update manually in the 
context menu of a server node. After an update, AntiVir Server does not have to be 
restarted.  

You can obtain updates via the following servers: 

 

directly from the Internet via a web server of Avira GmbH 

 

via a web- or file server in the Intranet, which downloads the update files from the 
Internet as the master server and supplies them to other servers. This is useful if you 
want to update AntiVir Server on more than one computer in a network. By setting 
up a master server, it can be ensured that AntiVir Server on the servers to be 
protected is up to date in a resource-saving way.    

If a web server is used, download is carried out via HTTP-protocol. If a file server is used, 
the update files are accessed via the network. You configure the update on the AntiVir 
Server Console. 

 

 

You can use AntiVir Internet Update Manager (file or web server under 
Windows) or AntiVir Mirror Script (file server under Linux) as web- or file 
servers in the Intranet. These programs mirror download servers of 
AntiVir products (e.g. AntiVir Server) and can be obtained in the Internet 
on http://www.avira.com. However, you can also update AntiVir Server by 
cascading via a central file server in the Intranet on the servers to be 
protected. 
 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for ANTIVIR SERVER FOR WINDOWS

Page 1: ...User Manual www avira com Windows Server...

Page 2: ...marketability of this software or the suitability of this software for a particular purpose It is provided without any guarantee in its present form This applies to expressed or implied guarantees Thi...

Page 3: ...Creating a new scan profile 16 7 2 Customizing and using a scan profile manual selection 16 7 3 Creating a new scan job 17 7 4 Reacting to found viruses and malware 18 7 5 Handling files in quarantine...

Page 4: ...his manual The manual describes the installation and use of the program On our website http www avira com you can download the manual for Avira AntiVir Server as a PDF file update Avira AntiVir Server...

Page 5: ...before a warning of the danger of critical data loss Appears before a note with especially important information or a tip which makes it easier to understand and use the Avira AntiVir Server The foll...

Page 6: ...ve functions to protect your system in one package with several program components and other help programs Overview of the main components The Scanner scans your computer system for viruses and unwant...

Page 7: ...l time scan or on access scan for constant monitoring of all file accesses Extremely high virus and malware detection via innovative scanning technology scan engine including heuristic scanning method...

Page 8: ...p to Version 3 Windows Server 2008 at least 40 MB free RAM at least 40 MB free memory on the hard disk temporarily considerably more for installation 100 MB free memory on the hard disk in addition fr...

Page 9: ...one order process You hereby accept the license terms for details visit http www avira com documents general pdf en avira_eula_en pdf 3 4 1 License models Demo version Evaluation version Full version...

Page 10: ...en installing the service Avira AntiVir Server If you want to connect remotely with AntiVir Server Console to the server ensure that the following ports are opened 139 NetBIOS SSN 137 NetBIOS NS 138 N...

Page 11: ...ant opens f The installation assistant opens 4 2 Uninstallation Carry out uninstallation via the control panel of the operating system or via the setup of AntiVir Server During uninstallation the Anti...

Page 12: ...rver Console are documented in this help For information on the MMC and on manual integration of a snap in please refer to the user s manual or the online help of the operating system Starting and end...

Page 13: ...erver Server Display of server status Actions Start product update update license file reload configuration display report file rename server disconnect server connect server delete server Statistic D...

Page 14: ...vers that you want to protect against viruses and unwanted programs f Install AntiVir Server Console on at least one computer in your network 2 Administration on AntiVir Server Console f Add server Ad...

Page 15: ...reat categories password protection for the server on AntiVir Server Console alerts if AntiVir Server needs to be updated used directories limitation of reports and event logs Update Download method v...

Page 16: ...d using a scan profile manual selection You can start a scan based on your needs very quickly with a customized scan profile manual selection without having to create a new scan profile To customize a...

Page 17: ...f Click Next The Time of the job dialog box is displayed f Select the time at which the scan is to be performed Immediately Daily Weekly Interval Single f Enter the date if appropriate for your select...

Page 18: ...arantine The Quarantine Manager controls affected files AntiVir Server is able to move affected files to quarantine directory in a specific format These files cannot be executed or opened afterwards 7...

Page 19: ...s f Only restore files which could be repaired by a repeated scan 3 File re scanned and repaired f Click on Quarantine in the AntiVir Server Console If you would like to restore a file at its original...

Page 20: ...Vir Server does not have to be restarted You can obtain updates via the following servers directly from the Internet via a web server of Avira GmbH via a web or file server in the Intranet which downl...

Page 21: ...Next The Type of job dialog box is displayed f Select Update job from the selection list f Click Next The Time of the job dialog box is displayed f Select the time at which the update is to be perform...

Page 22: ...rvice in the Services configuration window f Select Avira AntiVir Server service f Click on Start The Avira AntiVir Server service is started If this does not work f Check the error codes and messages...

Page 23: ...emergency When virus alerts occur you will receive an SMS on your cell phone 9 3 Forum Before you contact the Hotline we recommend you visit our user forum at http forum antivir de Your questions may...

Page 24: ...ple Which version of the virus definition file are you using You can find this information in the AntiVir Server Console under Status About 9 5 Online Shop Would you like to buy our products by mouse...

Page 25: ...rrors and technical subject to change Issued Q4 2007 AntiVir is a registered trademark of the Avira GmbH All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective o...

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