[dba-Tech] Server security software

Thanks Jim. As I said to a customer Friday afternoon "there's a reason I'm
called a consultant and not a commandant".
;-)

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 11:47 AM
To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Server security software

Hi John:

I think Vipre will catch "most" of those baddys, I use it all the time on
servers but those users need their training (this is in lue of taking one of
their worse offenders from the staff and providing a ritual execution at the
back of the business...last victim we had to do was the office
manager...grizzly affair).

OTOH, SBS should be outlawed but in the short term it will provide you with
a lot of work until the owner decides you are incompetent or gives up and
personalizes your own coffee cup. Its "always-updating" functionality can be
a nightmare and if you are also installing a database watch out...especially
if you decide to take advantage of the MS SQL Server; throw Exchange in the
mix and you will suffer. (Ask Steve Erbach's wife what she thinks of the
product.)

Good luck John.
Jim  

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 6:42 PM
To: DBA-Tech
Subject: [dba-Tech] Server security software

Hi All,

Setting up a new Server with SBS 2011. In the past I have not used the same
security software on a server as the workstations just because it gives a
second check on the files. What do you all thin and what security software
do you have on your Windows servers?

 

Not so sure a double check on the files matters that much anymore. With
scam-ware and phish bate being the biggest threat I see it seems to be more
about user training. My experience with Vipre security software shows that
it has seemly caught up, and is staying abreast, of new file infections.
What do you all think?

 

John B

 


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