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Viruscan for WIndows 2003 Server Active Directory environment
Any recommendations on a virus scan software for my Server that will deploy updates to all of the computers in the domain?
I'm using Windows 2003 Server and all the PC's attached have XP Pro.
I just wanted to see whats working already for all of you experts out there. :)
I'm using Windows 2003 Server and all the PC's attached have XP Pro.
I just wanted to see whats working already for all of you experts out there. :)
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These are good thoughts... I myself prefer Symantec...but I would admit that McAffee and Symantec are pretty much on par from a quality, managability, customer support, and protection levels.
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..is Mcafee Enterprise suitable for an office with 50 computers?
Absolutely. Minimum order, I believe is 5 or 10 licenses.
Yes.. I think this is what you want: http://www.mcafee.com/us/products/mcafee/antivirus/desktop/vs.htm
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Only about 30 users, around 50 total computers..
similar product from symantec: http://www.symantec.com/small_business/products/virus_protection/sav10/index.html
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is deployment relatively easy?
I haven't used ePolicy Orchestrator, but I have heard numerous people - including some on this site - praise it. Personally, I always deploy it via Active Directory - after I use their tool to customize the installation preferences. And I find AD software deployment VERY easy.
Both products are very easy to deploy... You basically install a management utility on one of your servers....then push out the client to the desktops and servers. I am more familiar with Symantec..but I have done it with both.
This is very easy to manage centrally...both products are very good.
This is very easy to manage centrally...both products are very good.
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have you guys used Bit Defender?
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It got the #1 rating.
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I'm not sure if those ratings on toptenreviews.com are reliable. It looks like a good product.. but I've never even heard of it. Any input is appreciated.
I would recommend McAfee Enterprise 8.0i, as it is very reliable and an excellent product. I have been using it for years and highly recommend.
It also has EPO to deploy updates to other clients as well.
It also has EPO to deploy updates to other clients as well.
I never heard of bit defender.... Use McAfee or Symantec..
I've heard of it - I even addressed it in my "canned" response - "Trend, BitDefender, CA's product, and the various others may be just fine. But I trust experience and my data is important to me, so I'll pay for protecting it (until I switch to linux)."