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Product Focus: Antivirus Solutions for NetWare

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01 Jan 1999


Recovering from a virus attack on your company's network can cost substantial time and money. To protect critical data, you should take steps to prevent a virus from infecting servers and workstations in the first place. Installing antivirus software and implementing well-established corporate policies can help you intercept viruses before they have a chance to damage your company's network. Although no software can guarantee that you will not contract a virus, taking these steps can certainly prevent the vast majority of virus attacks, saving you a lot of time and money--not to mention a lot of headaches.

This article features software-based antivirus solutions that can help you prevent a costly virus attack in a NetWare environment. (For more information about virus attacks, see the related story.) All of the products mentioned in this article have received Yes, Tested and Approved certification from Novell. You can view the complete list of Novell Yes, Tested and Approved products, including antivirus products, on Novell's World-Wide Web site (http://developer.novell.com).

COMMAND ANTIVIRUS WITH F-PROT PROFESSIONAL 4.52 FOR NETWARE

Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare from Command Software Systems Inc. is an enterprise-wide antivirus solution. Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare offers a heuristic analysis, which includes both an on-access scanner and an on-demand scanner to search for polymorphic viruses. In addition, you can configure multiple concurrent scans.

When a virus is detected, Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare alerts you immediately. In addition, Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare includes several alerts so that you will immediately be aware of potential virus attacks. You can then address the problem by choosing from several options:

  • The Automatic Disinfection option disinfects the infected file.

  • The Delete option deletes the infected file from the server.

  • The Rename option changes the name of the infected file so that it cannot be used.

  • The Quarantine option moves the infected file to an isolated area where you can safely execute the file without infecting additional files.

  • The Report-only option generates a report to a specified server or to a group of users.

Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare provides centralized installation and updating capabilities. As a result, you can perform a server-to-server deployment, or you can install the software from any Windows 95 workstation. You can even download up-to-the-minute updates free from the Internet, thus allowing you to protect your company's network from the latest viruses.

Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare has been Novell Yes, Tested and Approved for use with NetWare 5. Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare requires 5 MB of hard drive space and 2.5 MB of RAM.

You can download a 30-day trial version of Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare from http://www.commandcom.com/html/testdrive.html. For more information about Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional 4.52 for NetWare, visit Command Software Systems' web site (http://www.commandcom.com). You can also call 1-800-423-9147 or 1-561-575-3200.

VET NETWARE SERVER 9.91

Vet NetWare Server 9.91 from Cybec Pty. Ltd. is a server-only antivirus solution. Vet NetWare Server 9.91 includes an on-demand scanner and an on-access scanner. Vet NetWare Server 9.91 also includes a scheduled scanner, which you can configure to run virus checks on specific drives and systems. If Vet NetWare Server 9.91 detects a virus, you can immediately disinfect, delete, or rename the infected file.

To ensure that your company's network is protected from the latest viruses, you receive free quarterly updates through the mail for one year, or you can download up-to-the-minute updates free from the Internet for one year.

Vet NetWare Server 9.91 has been Novell Yes, Tested and Approved for use with NetWare 5. Vet NetWare Server 9.91 requires 2 MB of hard drive space and 4 MB of RAM.

For more information about Vet NetWare Server 9.91, visit the Vet web site (http://www.vet.com.au). If you live in the United States or Canada, you can call 1-800-872-2599 or 1-612-937-1107. If you live outside of the United States or Canada, you can find contact information at http://www.vet.com.au/html/company.html.

SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS 3.0 FOR NOVELL NETWARE

Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare from Sophos Plc. is an enterprise-wide antivirus solution. Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare includes the SWEEP scanner, a NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) that offers an on-access scanner and a scheduled scanner. In addition, the SWEEP scanner performs a heuristic analysis to detect polymorphic viruses. Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare also includes Intercheck, an optional memory-resident module for DOS/Windows, Windows 95, and Macintosh workstations.

Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare includes two scanning options:

  • The Quick option performs only an algorithmic search which recognizes specific virus patterns.

  • The Full option performs an algorithmic search, a byte-by-byte pattern search, a polymorphic search, and a macro virus search. The Full option also automatically decompresses compressed files.

If Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare detects a virus, you can choose from several options to solve the problem. For example, you can immediately disinfect or rename the infected file, or you can move this file to an isolated area where you can safely execute it without infecting additional files.

When you purchase Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare, you receive free monthly updates on CD-ROM or floppy diskette via mail. You can also download up-to-the-minute updates free from the Internet.

Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare has been Novell Yes, Tested and Approved for use with NetWare 5, NetWare 4.11, NetWare SFT III, and NetWare 3.12. Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare requires 5 MB of hard drive space and 2 MB of RAM.

You can request a free evaluation copy of Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare at http://www.sophos.com/downloads/eval. For more information about Sophos Anti-Virus 3.0 for Novell NetWare, visit Sophos' web site (http://www.sophos.com/products/antivirus/savnet.html). If you live in the United States or Canada, you can call 1-781-932-0222. If you live outside of the United States or Canada, you can call Sophos in the United Kingdom at (01235) 559933, or you can find contact information at http://www.sophos.com/companyinfo/contacting.

ANTI-VIRUS TOOLKIT FOR SERVER 7.76

Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 from Dr. Solomon's Software Inc. and Network Associates Inc. is an enterprise-wide antivirus solution. Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 includes an on-access scanner, an on-demand scanner, and a scheduled scanner. Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 performs a heuristic analysis to detect polymorphic viruses and uses the Generic Decryption Engine (GDE) to find and eradicate complex encrypted and polymorphic viruses. If Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 detects a virus, you can delete the infected file, restrict access to the infected file, or move the infected file to an isolated area where you can safely execute the file without infecting additional files.

Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 offers advanced server and workstation protection through the File Access Monitor, which scans all requested files before a workstation is granted access to the network. Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 also scans both inside and outside files that have been compressed with a variety of compression formats. In addition, Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 also includes an event handler that allows you to run multiple scans concurrently.

Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 has been Novell Yes, Tested and Approved for use with NetWare 4.11. Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 includes software components for both servers and workstations. Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 runs on Windows NT, Windows 95, and OS/2 workstations. You can also purchase each software component separately, and you can purchase on-access scanners and on-demand scanners for workstations separately. Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76 requires 4 MB of hard drive space and 1 MB of RAM.

For more information about Anti-Virus Toolkit for Server 7.76, visit Dr. Solomon's web site (http://www.drsolomon.com/products/avtknt/index.cfm). If you live in the United States or Canada, you can call 1-888-377-6566 or 1-408-988-3832. If you live outside of the United States or Canada, you can find contact information at http://www.nai.com/about/contact/international/internat.asp.

NORTON ANTIVIRUS 4.0 FOR NETWARE

Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare from Symantec Corp. is an enterprise-wide antivirus solution. Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare includes an on-access scanner, an on-demand scanner, and a scheduled scanner. In addition, Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare performs a heuristic analysis to detect polymorphic viruses. You can even configure Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare to scan all incoming and outgoing DOS, Windows, and Macintosh files on a server and to send you virus alerts from any infected workstation.

When Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare detects a virus, the infected file is automatically moved to an isolated area where you can safely execute the file without infecting additional files. Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare then quickly identifies and eradicates the virus.

Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare also includes alert reporting and centralized control. In addition, Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare's Scan Caching improves the speed of scans. Once a file has been scanned, it will not be scanned again until changes are made to that file.

You can schedule Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare to be automatically updated from the Internet, ensuring that you have the most current solutions available.

Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare has been Novell Yes, Tested and Approved for use with NetWare 4.11, NetWare 3.12, NetWare for OS/2, and NetWare SFT III. Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare requires 4 MB of hard drive space and 1 MB of RAM.

You can request a free evaluation copy of Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare at http://www.symantec.com/solutions/order_nav.html. For more information about Norton AntiVirus 4.0 for NetWare, visit Symantec's web site (http://www.symantec.com/nav/fs_navnet.html). You can also call 1-800-441-7234 or 1-541-334-6054.

INOCULAN ANTIVIRUS FOR WINDOWS 95

Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 from Computer Associates Inc. is a workstation-only antivirus solution. Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 detects virtually all known virus types, including boot sector, memory-resident, file, multipartite, macro, and polymorphic viruses.

Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 scans all of a workstation's inbound files in real time, identifying and eradicating viruses with a minimal delay to users.

In addition to checking files, Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 scans critical areas of the workstation's hard drive, such as the master boot sector, for changes that may indicate a virus. Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 also creates a rescue diskette with copies of the hard drive's boot sector, partition table, and other critical files, thus allowing you to quickly recover in the event of a system failure.

Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 includes an integrated virus encyclopedia that contains information about common viruses. To ensure that your company's workstations are protected from the latest viruses, you can download monthly updates free from the Internet.

Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 has been Novell Yes, Tested and Approved for use with NetWare 4.11. Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 requires Windows 95, a 486 or above processor, 8 MB of hard drive space, 8 MB of RAM, and a CD-ROM drive.

You can download a free evaluation copy of Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95 from http://www.cai.com/evaluate/download/inoculan_95.htm. For more information about Inoculan AntiVirus for Windows 95, visit Computer Associates' web site (http://www.cai.com/products/inoculan_windows95.htm). You can also call 1-800-225-5224 or 1-516-342-5224.

NETSHIELD FOR NETWARE SERVERS 3.2

NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 from Network Associates Inc. is an enterprise-wide antivirus solution. NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 includes an on-access scanner, an on-demand scanner, and a scheduled scanner. NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 scans for known and unknown macro, polymorphic, boot, file, multipartite, and encrypted viruses. When NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 detects a virus, you can disinfect, delete, or move the infected file to an isolated area where you can safely execute the file without infecting additional files.

NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 offers a variety of alert options to help you immediately identify and eradicate viruses before they attack your company's network. In addition, NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 includes a simple point-and-click Task Wizard that makes managing the software easy. NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 also includes a centralized management console, which allows you to configure the antivirus software on any server or workstation from a local server or workstation.

You can download up-to-the-minute updates free from the Internet. You can also choose to have updates automatically pushed to your desktop through the Internet the moment that these updates are released.

NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 has been Novell Yes, Tested and Approved for use with NetWare 5 and NetWare 4.11. NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 requires 3 MB of hard drive space and 2 MB of RAM.

You can download an evaluation copy of NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2 free from http://www.nai.com/register/corphome.asp?b=1&v=4. For more information about NetShield for NetWare Servers 3.2, visit Network Associates& web site (http://www.nai.com/products/antivirus/netshield/default2.asp). You can also call 1-800-332-9966 or 1-408-988-3832.

* Originally published in Novell Connection Magazine

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