AVIRA ANTIVIR UNIX MAILGATE, User Manual

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Configuration
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6.6 Regular Updates Configuration
The performance and effectiveness of antivirus software depend on its update
status. This is why AntiVir MailGate offers you the possibility to download current
updates via HTTP from the AntiVir webserver and to install them at regular
intervals, manually or automatically.
These updates ensure that AntiVir MailGate components (VDF and scan engine),
which provide security against viruses or unwanted programs, are always kept up
to date.
We recommend that you configure your AntiVir MailGate program to
automatically access the Avira website and to check for updates at regular
intervals.
For information on updates, see Chapter Configuring Update Reports – Page 73.
Configuring Internet connection for updates
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Check that your Internet connection is functioning correctly. Usually this
connection is already configured. If not, refer to your UNIX documentation for
the information you need.
Proxy Server
If you are connected to the Internet via an HTTP proxy server, you must make the
necessary settings in
antivir.conf . There are no default settings provided.
X
Open the file
/etc/antivir.conf
.
X
Type the name of the proxy server. For example:
HTTPProxyServer proxy.domain.com
X
Type the proxy server port. For example:
HTTPProxyPort 8080
If user name and password are required:
X
enter the username and password. For example:
HTTPProxyUsername username
HTTPProxyPassword password
The Internet connection is now configured.