Getting Started
Document Overview
This document provides step-by-step instructions for installing Faronics Anti-Virus and its prerequisite
software.
What is Faronics Anti-Virus?
Faronics Anti-Virus provides protection from security threats without slowing down computers due to
slow scan times and large footprints. Built with next-generation technology, Faronics Anti-Virus gives
you powerful anti-virus, anti-rootkit and anti-spyware software in-one that protects you against today’s
highly complex malware threats while providing seamless integration with Faronics Deep Freeze.
System Requirements
Faronics Anti-Virus requires Faronics Core 3.2 and Deep Freeze Enterprise 7.0 (or higher). If you are not
using Deep Freeze or you do not wish to run Deep Freeze, you need not install Deep Freeze since Faronics
Anti-Virus runs independently. Faronics Anti-Virus is supported on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1,
Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32-bit or 64-bit for all operating systems).
Installing Faronics Core
Faronics Core provides enterprise deployment and management capabilities for Faronics’ software
solutions. Faronics Core also allows the monitoring and management of multiple workstations from
a central location. Faronics Core displays the current status of managed workstations and allows
commands to be applied to one or more of those workstations. Faronics Core’s basic functionality is
extended by installing Product Loadins. These Loadins extend the functionality of Faronics Core with
product-specific status, actions and reports.
Installing or Upgrading Faronics Core on the Console computer
Faronics Core consists of the Core Server, Core Database, Core Console and the Core Agent.
To install the Core Server, Core Database and Core Console, complete the following steps:
1. Double-click
FaronicsCore.exe
and follow the steps presented. If you are running Faronics
Core 3.0 or higher, the installer will automatically upgrade to the latest version.
2. Specify the configuration settings in the
Configuration Wizard
that is displayed when Faronics
Core Console is launched for the first time.
If you are running Faronics Core Console 2.x, refer to
Faronics Core Migration Guide
available in the
Faronics Content Library at
www.faronics.com/library
to upgrade to the latest version.
Deploying the Core Agent on Workstations
The Core Agent must be deployed on the workstation to communicate with Faronics Core Console. If
you have upgraded Faronics Core, you must redeploy the Core Agent on the workstation(s):
To deploy the Core Agent, complete the following steps:
1. Select one or more unmanaged workstations displayed in either the
[Core Server Name] >
Discovered Workstations > Network Workstations
sub-node or an LDAP Connection sub-
node.
2. Right-click on one or more workstations and select
Install Core Agent
. The Core Agent is
deployed on the selected workstation(s).
For more information, refer to
Faronics Core User Guide
available in the Faronics Content Library at
www.faronics.com/library
.
