Protecting Your Server From Viruses - Gateway 920 User Manual

Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server
Protecting your server from
viruses
A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads
from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your server
to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they
are activated on a certain date.
A server that can access the Internet is more likely to get a virus than one that
cannot access the Internet. Viruses can also be uploaded by network users who
have shared file access or physical access to the server.
Protect your server from a virus by:
■ Using a virus-checking program (not included) to check files on hard drives
or removable media. See your program's documentation for more
information.
■
Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
■
Periodically updating your virus-checking program to protect against the
latest viruses.
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