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Configuration (UNIX)
4.4
Configuring Regular Updates
The performance and effectiveness of an antivirus software depends on its being up to
date. This is why AntiVir offers the possibility to download current updates via HTTP
from the AntiVir webservers and even to schedule them automatically at regular
intervals.
These updates ensure that AntiVir components, which provide security against viruses
and unwanted programs, are always kept up to date.
There are two methods to configure AntiVir updates:
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You can use the Internet Update Daemon provided with AntiVir, which is easy to
configure. This is recommended if you have little UNIX knowledge and if you only
want to make small adjustments.
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You may use AntiVir with cron daemon. This is recommended if you have extensive
UNIX knowledge. You have to carry out the configuration yourself, but it gives you
more flexibility.
Configuring the Internet Connection for Updates
Check that your Internet connection is functioning correctly. In most cases, the
connection is already configured. If not, refer to your UNIX documentation for the
information you need.
Proxy server
If your AntiVir VSA computer is connected to the Internet via HTTP proxy server, you
must make the necessary settings for AntiVir:
Run configantivir:
/usr/lib/AntiVir/configantivir
Confirm all settings with Enter until you reach the proxy server option:
Type Y.
You are then asked for the name and the port of the proxy server:
Type its name (example):
proxy.domain.com
Then you are asked for the port of the proxy server. Type in the data:
22
HTTPProxyServer/HTTPProxyPort
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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]
What is the HTTP proxy server name? []
What is the HTTP proxy server name? [] proxy.domain.tld
Which port number does the HTTP proxy server use? [] 3128
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