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

Thats just how we do it in work. PITA but gets us past the email people.

Martin


> Oh, yes, there always have to have some people that overdo everything,
> beside scanning .mdb how about not allowing .zip extensions in email?!
Then
> of course you have people who resort to changing the file extension on
your
> zipped files to .txt and instructing the person on other end to change it
> back. That's good covenient security.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of MartyConnelly
> > Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:39 AM
> > To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
> > Subject: Re: [AccessD] AV Software on Servers [was Redemption DLL ]
> >
> >
> > 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:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >>Stuart,
> > >>
> > >>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.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >Which brings us on to another question, prompted recently by a
> > >client.
> > >
> > >What is your option on running anti-virus software on network
> > >servers?
> > >(Assuming that you do run on-access scanning software on the
> > >workstations)
> > >
> > >Note:
> > >X-posted to <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> > >All follow ups to that list only. Please!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Marty Connelly
> > Victoria, B.C.
> > Canada
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > AccessD mailing list
> > AccessD at databaseadvisors.com
> > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd
> > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
> >
> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> AccessD mailing list
> AccessD at databaseadvisors.com
> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd
> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> AccessD mailing list
> AccessD at databaseadvisors.com
> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd
> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
>