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Antivirus solution for Windows 2008?

I wonder what everyone using or suggesting for AV for Windows 2008 solution. Just six Windows 2008 Servers hosted in Data Center. One Domain Controller, one File Server, others a proprietary software.
One hosting vendor using McAfee, another Kasperski, thinking about the 3rd one. I liked ESET NOD32 few years ago. Is it still good?
Any advice?

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Lee W, MVP

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tiras gans

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Thanks a lot Leew. Interesting you mentioned MSE. Can I use it for production environment or is it for home only? Never installed on Win2008 servers.

Lee W, MVP

I don't believe it's licensed for server... but it is licensed for businesses up to 10. If you have more than 10 users, it's not appropriate.

tiras gans

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Got it thank you! So looks like you are leanning towards Vipre on your list. I myself never used that but would love to explore.

Lee W, MVP

Yes, I've become a relative fan of VIPRE. They offer a free trial and (unless something has changed) a money back guarantee (don't recall the details).

jdoldridge

We are currently using Sophos here, works great. Install the management console, setup your default config for clients and push it out to clients. It works with AD to find clients, one or 2 didn't automatically install but we just used the sophos push method you can install via GP I believe or even SCCM if you have it.

One downside. Pricing. It isn't cheap

Syed Ali

personally i love ESET Nod 32
but we are using Symantec EndPoint Protection and really happy with it :)

tiras gans

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Thanks for the comment regarding Sophos! I used that few years ago for Mac OS. Never for Windows. Completely forgot about that product.

Never liked Symantec AV. Too many problems.

Tymetwister

I'll give another nod for VIPRE. I've used it, very easy interface, and VERY good on resources.

jdoldridge

Its ok. personally I cannot find a problem with Sophos. Not resource hungry what so ever and so be able to configure and manage all your machines in one place is just fantastic. you can even start full systems scans on individual machines as well as configure firewalls etc. Although if you do use this, make sure you disable windows firewall as you don't want to be creating firewall exceptions for 2 different systems do you.

Ehab Salem

I prefer Symantec SEP, we have been using it for years and version 11 is far more stable and trouble-less older versions.

tiras gans

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Thanks for all the answers and opinions. Will close and assign points soon.