[AccessD] AV Software on Servers [was Redemption DLL ]

MartyConnelly martyconnelly at shaw.ca
Fri Nov 21 01:39:18 CST 2003


Depends on what file extensions are scanned on a network server. I keep 
a special stick to poke network guys who insist on scanning ldb and mdb 
file types among others. Scanning a 300MB file on-access can bring 
things to a grinding halt.

Stuart McLachlan wrote:

>On 20 Nov 2003 at 20:40, John W. Colby wrote:
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>>Stuart,
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>>I personally don't say it has no place in the world.  The unfortunate
>>reality is that there are millions of machines out there used by individuals
>>in their homes (or small office) who are too ignorant to run virus checkers.
>>THESE users should indeed install the service patch so that they only screw
>>up their own machines when the virus hits them.  It simply has no place in a
>>business where they should be running AV software.
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>Which brings us on to another question, prompted recently by a 
>client.
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>What is your option on running anti-virus software on network 
>servers?
>(Assuming that you do run on-access scanning software on the 
>workstations)
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>Note: 
>X-posted to <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
>All follow ups to that list only. Please!
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Marty Connelly
Victoria, B.C.
Canada





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