Methods For Updating Virus Definitions Files - Symantec 10551441 - AntiVirus Corporate Edition Installation Manual

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Methods for updating virus definitions files

Methods for updating virus definitions files
Symantec AntiVirus provides several methods for keeping the virus definitions
files current across all networked and non-networked computers. The
information in Table 2-6
types of clients to which they apply, and considerations for using each method.
Table 2-6 lists the update methods and the types of clients on which to use them.
Table 2-6 Virus definitions files update methods
Update method Description
Virus Definition Use with fully managed and sometimes managed computers.
Transport Method
This method allows primary servers to push updated virus
definitions to secondary servers and secondary servers to the
clients that they manage. Primary servers may receive updated
virus definitions from an internal LiveUpdate server, if you have
one, or the Symantec LiveUpdate server.
If you use a single computer on your network as a source for
updating virus definitions, you can reduce network exposure to the
Internet. Additionally, if the computer is configured as an internal
LiveUpdate server, you can automate the procedure for updating
virus definitions. For a large network, you can create more than
one internal LiveUpdate server for failover protection.
When you are updating virus definitions files, plan to stagger the
update schedule to minimize network traffic or schedule updates
during off-peak hours.
Note: This method is not supported on 64-bit computers.
will help you understand the various methods, the