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  • Page 1 User Manual Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter for SAP NetWeaver ® www.avira.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 8. Java-Specific Configuration for SAP NetWeaver 2004(s) and KMC ..........57 8.1 Configuration in the Visual Administrator..............57 8.1.1 Define a Scanner Group .................... 57 8.1.2 Define a Virus Scan Provider ..................60 Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 4 Chapter 10. Service ................74 10.1 Support ..........................74 10.2 Contact..........................74 Chapter 11. Appendix ............... 76 11.1 Glossary ........................... 76 11.2 Further Information ....................... 77 11.3 Golden Rules for Protection Against Viruses ..............78 Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    (for SAP Solutions) and it will guide you step by step through installation, configuration and operation of the software. The full name of the program is Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter (for SAP Solutions). For easier reading, we have shortened the name in this manual to AntiVir VSA.

  • Page 6: Signs And Symbols

    Center 9 Operation Reactions when viruses and unwanted programs are detected. 10 Service Avira GmbH Support and Service. 11 Appendix Glossary of technical terms and abbreviations, Golden Rules for Protection against Viruses. Signs and Symbols The manual uses the following signs and symbols:...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Product Information

    Product Information Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter (for SAP Solutions) is the first and until now the only virus scanner for SAP business solutions certified by SAP. It is integrated into the SAP NetWeaver technology platform, monitors the data transfer of SAP applications via SAP Web Application Server and protects them against viruses and unwanted programs.

  • Page 8: Licensing Concept

    The license is contained in a license file named hbedv.key . You will receive it by email from Avira GmbH. It contains certain data such as the programs you will use and the period of your license. The same license file may refer to more than one AntiVir product.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    - Windows 2000 Server, SP3 recommended, - Windows 2000 Advanced Server, SP3 recommended, - Windows 2003 Server, - Windows Server 2008, - Windows XP Pro, - Windows Vista (32 Bit). • Administrator rights for installation. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 10 Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3. Installation

    Page 8). The license is contained in a file named hbedv.key. This license file contains information regarding the scope and period of the license. Without the license file, AntiVir VSA does not run (not even with restricted features). Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 12: Installing Antivir Vsa

    Purchasing the License You may contact us by telephone or by email (sales@avira.com) to acquire a license file for AntiVir VSA. You will receive the license file by email. Copying the License File Copy the license file hbedv.key to the installation directory on your system /tmp/antivir-vsa-prof-<version>.
  • Page 13 ... done installation of the internet update daemon complete Installation If you choose not to install the Internet Update Daemon, or to do this later manually: without Update Type N or press Enter. Daemon Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 14: Reinstalling Antivir Vsa

    (see Configuration (UNIX) – Page 19), but inherited. • Later installation of some components, e.g. Internet Update Daemon. • Activation or deactivation of the automatic start of the Internet Update Daemon. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 15: Background

    The file name is antivir_vsa_en.exe. Getting the Installation Files from CD-ROM On the AntiVir CD-ROM open /en/products/vsa/windows Save the file to the computer on which you want to run AntiVir VSA. The file is currently named antivir_vsa_en.exe. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 16: Licensing

    Page 8). This license file contains information regarding the scope and period of the license. Purchasing the License You may contact us by telephone or by email (sales@avira.com) to acquire a license file for AntiVir VSA. You will receive the license file by email.
  • Page 17 You must agree to these conditions in order to continue the installation. Confirm with Yes. The window for selecting the Destination folder appears: Confirm with Next if the path is correct – OR – Click Browse and select the path, then click Next. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 18: Background

    Searching for the tool to unpack SAP archives (SAPCAR format); searching for the environment variable PATH of SAPCAR.EXE file. • Adding a parameter in SAVAPI.INI which activates SAPCAR archive scanning; for example: SapCarProgram= (empty -> SAPCAR.EXE not found) - OR - SapCarProgram=C:\SAPCAR\SAPCAR.EXE (program found) Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4. Configuration (Unix)

    # character or by changing the values. You must restart the Internet Update Daemon if you modify any values manually in avupdater.conf, without using the configuration script. The changes will only take effect after a restart. Type: /usr/lib/AntiVir/avupdater restart Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 20 EmailTo root@localhost Syslog settings: Syslog... AntiVir sends messages for all important operations to the syslog daemon. You may specify the facility and priority for these messages. The default setting is: SyslogFacility user SyslogPriority notice Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 21 SapCarProgram Support for CAR/SAR Archives: Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter includes native support for the most popular archive types, such as ZIP, CAB, TAR, etc. You can also scan archives with SAP-specific extensions CAR/SAR, if you use an external "sapcar" tool. Write the full path to the binary of this tool.
  • Page 22 AntiVir sends messages for all important operations to the syslog daemon. You may specify the facility and priority for these messages. The default setting is: SyslogFacility user SyslogPriority notice These values apply even if the option is not active. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 23: Configuration Script Configantivir

    Press <ENTER> to continue. Running Internet Update Daemon ============================== In order for the Internet Update Daemon to be active ... available options: y n Would you like to apply the new configuration? [y] Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 24: Configuring Regular Updates

    If this machine is sitting behind an HTTP proxy server, you will need to configure AntiVir with the appropriate proxy settings. Internet access is required in order to make updates. available options: y n Does this machine use an HTTP proxy server? [n] Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 25 - let the daemon choose a random time. The script chooses the time once and keeps it as the update time. In this case, the computer has to be online at the set hour. Run configantivir: Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 26 HH:MM r What time should updates be done? [RANDOM] Type the time in HH:MM format – OR – type R for a random time. Confirm all other configuration questions with Enter. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 27 – Page 12, your system is correctly configured. If the Internet Update Daemon has not yet been automatically activated on system start- Reinstall AntiVir with the necessary settings (see Reinstalling AntiVir VSA – Page 14). Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 28 Restart Internet Update Daemon to activate the new settings in avupdater.conf: /usr/lib/AntiVir/avupdater restart From now on, GnuPG authenticates the updates. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 29: Chapter 5. Configuration (Windows)

    It specifies the directory to which Savapi Service writes its temporary files. The location is usually the sub-folder \temp of the installation directory. You may, however, use another location – but ensure there is enough memory space. Example TempDirectory=C:\Program Files\Avira GmbH\AntiVir SAVA- PI\temp\ Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 30 This value sets the time interval for the Internet Updater to search for available updates on the server specified as UpdateURL. The value is given in minutes. Default: every 120 minutes. Savapi Service automatically performs an update of the engine and virus Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 31 1 = sending emails in every case (Update successful or not). SMTP Server Name Type the full name or IP address of your SMTP server. This value is used only if SmtpMailEnabled is active. Example SmtpHostName=smtp.domain.net Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 32: Possible Entry In Savapidl.ini

    Immediate updates are useful, for example, to test the settings in SAVAPI.INI . You can also control updates entirely via the SAP environment (if supported). In this case, you should set the update interval to 0. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 33: Chapter 6. Abap-Specific Configuration

    Scan parameters are transferred for each scan process and control the behavior of the individual request, such as yes/no for activating the scanning of macros. SAP does not supply any scanner groups. Type the transaction number spro (upper-left field). Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 34 In the Implementation Guide, choose (IMG) SAP Web Application Server/System Administration/Virus Scan Interface: Choose the Execute option next to Define Scanner Groups. The screen Change View "Scanner Groups": Overview appears Choose New Entries. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 35: Defining Virus Scan Servers

    For performance reasons, we recommend that you set up at least one virus scan server on each application server. SAP does not provide any configuration data for virus scan servers. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 36 Administration/Virus Scan Interface. Choose the Execute option next to Define Virus Scan Servers. The screen View: Change "Virus Scan Servers": Overview appears. Choose New Entries. The screen New Entries: Details of Added Entries appears. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 37 RFC destination that contains the technical connection to the virus scan server. Under Virus Scan Server Definition, enter the data for the virus scan server (see table below). Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 38 We recommend that you only use one of the first two levels Errors Only or Errors and Warnings in production systems. The two other trace levels are available for finding errors during test operation in the test system. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 39 If this number is exceeded, the virus scanner is no longer available for scan requests. The number of instances should correspond to the number of work processes. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 40 If this is not the case, the CCMS triggers an alert, and starts the virus scan server again as an auto-reaction. • Self-Starters: In this case, although the processes are monitored by CCMS, they are not Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 41 The following call generates both the server and the VSA configuration for savapi.dll (Windows) or libantivirvsa.so.<version> (UNIX): To set new parameters to overwrite existing parameters, execute additional commands and options in a new call. These are then set in the XML configuration. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 42 The Microsoft Windows NT command "net start VSCAN_XX“ starts the previously installed service only if the local configuration is used. Stops a running VSCAN_XX service. This command corresponds to stop the Microsoft Windows NT command “net stop ...”. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 43 Timeout in seconds for the internal instances operations RELOAD and SHUTDOWN. Maximum number of trace lines for the memory trace. Default value: 10000 Retention period in seconds for the memory trace: Default value: 86400 seconds. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 44 With this configuration option, the parameters for trace level (option -I), codepage (option -c), max. threads or max. instances (option -T), and VSA_LIB (option -V) are saved to the specified configuration using the Local button. If you leave the Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 45: Defining Virus Scan Profiles

    If you want to create your own virus scan profiles, you can use the namespaces Y* and Z*. You have created scanner groups. In the Implementation Guide, choose (IMG) SAP Web Application Server/System Administration/Virus Scan Interface. Choose the Execute option next to Define Virus Scan Profiles. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 46 The screen Change View "Virus Scan Profile": Overview appears. Choose New Entries. The screen New Entries: Overview of Added Entries appears. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 47 Use Reference Profile indicator is set, and the Reference Profile is empty. Use Reference To operate multiple applications using the same virus scan profile, set the Use Reference indicator and specify the reference profile. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 48 -The program could not check the document because the document is a password-protected archive. -The scan engine is obsolete. Save your entries. To define steps for the profile, select the Steps node in the dialog structure by double-clicking it. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 49 Specifies the name of a virus scan profile that you can include as a Profile provides a list of step in the profile that you are currently processing. all existing profiles. Save your entries. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 50: Implementing A Badi For Virus Scanners

    You can use an implementation for multiple filter values (group names). SAP does not provide a default implementation. Instead, with the virus scan server, there is a separate component available that integrates the scan engines of certified vendors into the virus scan interface. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 51: Problem Analysis For The Virus Scan Server

    Choose Memory. Otherwise the trace is output to a file, which you can display using the developer traces (transaction ST11, file name dev_VSCAN_<Hostname>.trc). The current trace level is displayed. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 52 • Stop: Stops the virus scan server. • Configuration: Branches to the display mode of the IMG activity Define Virus Scan Servers. • Test: Branches to the transaction VSCANTEST. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 53: Testing The Installation Of The Virus Scan Server

    Specify the object to be checked, using either the test data provided or your own local file. Select the virus scan profile, scanner group, or the virus scan server to be tested. Select an action. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 54: Commented Example Program

    - If you choose Check and Clean, the product also attempts to clean the data if a virus infection is diagnosed. Commented Example Program You can also find a Commented Example Program on the SAP website. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 55: Chapter 7. Java-Specific Configuration

    However, you must omit the name prefix VSCAN_, since this is added automatically. - Specify server settings that match those of the provider defined above. Specify -g and -x as defined under step 2. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 56 Follow the steps explained in the next Chapter: • Define a Scanner Group – Page 57 • Define a Virus Scan Provider – Page 60 • Define a Virus Scan Profile – Page 63 Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 57: Chapter 8. Java-Specific Configuration For Sap Netweaver 2004(S) And Kmc

    SAP does not supply any scanner groups. In the Visual Administrator, choose the cluster Virus Scan Provider. If the service is not started, click the Start button (or right-click on Virus Scan Providers and select Start). Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 58 On the Groups tab, create a scanner group by pressing the New button. Specify the name of the new group (AVIRA) in the dialog box and confirm your entry with OK. The group names are case sensitive. You have to use the same names later in the KMC.
  • Page 59 To save your entries, press Set. You do not have to make any configuration on the Parameters tab at this point. As the next step, Define a Virus Scan Provider – Page 60. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 60: Define A Virus Scan Provider

    On the Provider tab page, select the Virus Scan Adapter node and press the New button, to create a new virus scan provider. Specify the name of the new provider (AVIRA) in the dialog box and confirm your entry with OK. The name entered is automatically saved with the prefix “VSA_”.
  • Page 61 Complete path to the storage location of the adapter, as specified in Installing a Virus Scan Server as a Self- Starter – Page 41. If you leave this field empty, the environment variable VSA_LIB is set. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 62 To activate the virus scan provider, select it and choose Activate. It will be marked as active. You have defined a virus scan provider and can define virus scan profiles in the next step. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 63: Define A Virus Scan Profile

    In the Visual Administrator, choose the cluster Virus Scan Provider. On the Profiles tab, create a new virus scan profile by choosing the New button. Type the name for the new profile (AVIRA). The name entered is automatically saved with the prefix “Z_”.

  • Page 64: Check The Configuration

    Check the Configuration You can use the test applet provided by SAP NetWeaver, to check the functionality of the Virus Scan Service. Open an Internet browser and type the following address: http://[server IP address]:[port]/vscantest Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 65 Select the (default) profile under Scanner Selection. Leave selected the option Check Only under General Settings. Press the button Execute the action. The test should report the detection of the EICAR test file. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 66: Integration With The Enterprise Portal And The Knowledge Management Center

    On the left panel, select under Detailed Navigation the item Knowledge Management/ Content Management. On the right panel, go to the Mode menu and select Advanced. Under Topic Area, select Global Services, then scroll down and select Virus Scanner Profiles. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 67 Click on the link to Virus Scanner Groups. Press New to create a new Scan Group. In the field Group Name write AVIRA and in the List of Providers write VSA_AVIRA. The values are case sensitive. You have to use the same names as in the Visual Administrator.
  • Page 68 Press OK. Select Virus Scanner Profiles in the Topic Area, to return to the profiles list. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 69 The option Is Reference must remain inactive. For the option Logical OR activate the value Not set. Reference Profile must remain Not set. From the Scanner Group drop down list select AVIRA. The field Description is optional. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 70 Press OK to save the profile. To activate the Virus Scan Service, return to the Topic Area, select Global Services and click Edit. Make the necessary settings (see table below) and press OK. Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...
  • Page 71 When Positive List is active, the virus scanner checks ONLY the selected repositories. Otherwise, the scanner checks all repositories, EXCEPT the selected ones. Virus Scan Profile Select the profile to be used (AVIRA). Path for Temporary Specifies the temporary folder for the files to be scanned Files (C:\Windows\Temp).
  • Page 72 Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 73: Chapter 9. Operation

    Send us the virus or unwanted program packed in a password-protected archive (PGP, gzip, WinZIP, PKZip, Arj), attached to an email message, to virus@avira.com. When packing, use the password virus. In this way the file will not be deleted by virus scanners on an email gateway.

  • Page 74: Chapter 10. Service

    The expertise and experience of our developers is available to you. The experts of Avira answer your questions and help you with difficult technical problems. During the first 30 days after you have purchased a license, you can use our AntiVir Installation Support by phone, email or by online form.
  • Page 75 Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter Avira GmbH...

  • Page 76: Chapter 11. Appendix

    For example, mail bombs: with such a program, the victim can be attacked by thousands of emails. AntiVir detects PMS. root The user with unlimited access rights (such as system administrator on Windows). Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...

  • Page 77: 11.2 Further Information

    Item Meaning SAVAPI Secure AntiVirus Application Programming Interface: AntiVir SAVAPI ensures quick and simple integration of the latest Avira technology for detection and protection against malware in third-party programs and applications. Signature A bytes-combination used to recognize a virus or unwanted program.

  • Page 78: 11.3 Golden Rules For Protection Against Viruses

    Draw up a plan for data protection and recovery. Your network must be correctly configured and the access rights must be wisely assigned. This represents good protection against viruses. Avira GmbH Avira AntiVir Virus Scan Adapter...
  • Page 79 Errors and technical subject to change. Issued Q4-2008 AntiVir is a registered trademark of the Avira GmbH. ® All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Protected trademarks are not marked as such in this manual. However, this does not mean that they may be used freely.

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