Antivirus and Firewall WS2008

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  1. reginakampher

    reginakampher MDL Addicted

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    #1 reginakampher, Sep 22, 2008
    What is the best combination that works on WS2008?

    Which software are you using?
     
  2. Suicide Solution

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    #2 Suicide Solution, Sep 22, 2008
    I always use Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 on Vista, have not installed 2008 to test it, but should work. Reason I like it is because no serial, hacks required.
     
  3. reginakampher

    reginakampher MDL Addicted

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    #3 reginakampher, Sep 22, 2008 (OP)
    Thanks. I will give it a test run on VMware.
     
  4. Trasher25

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    I use McAfee Enterprise 8.5i with patch 5. No problems here.
     
  5. 2centsworth

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    Fsecure 8.0 build 123 for windows server. Server 2008 Std.
     
  6. 1clicc

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    #6 1clicc, Sep 22, 2008
    I use Kaspersky 2009 Internet Security on server 2008. I use Vista Ultimate Token.dat and on server 2008, install KIS and replace the vista token.dat back with the server 2008 std. token.dat and than Viola!
     
  7. hobgoblin

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    #7 hobgoblin, Sep 22, 2008
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    hi there,
    I use NOD32 antivirus combined with the built in firewall (Server 2008 Standard). Nice combination :)
     
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  9. RomanS

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    I'd prefer NOD32 AV + Comodo Firewall, else
    both Comodo AV(when it is v3) + Comodo Firewall (+ Comodo BOClean).

    Eset Smart Security did not install.

    Frankly, any security is much like a lock at the doorway, with real thieves coming in no problem if they wish to come in. So be alert :).

    - Roman.
     
  10. t3nk3n

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    Currently running Eset NOD32 AV BE x64 and HW firewall.
     
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  11. RomanS

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  14. Belarathon

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    #14 Belarathon, Nov 21, 2008
    I use Symantec Endpoint Protection v11.0.3001.2224 here. The anti-virus is quite good, having found at least a dozen questionable files that I've had on my HD for years. The firewall seems pretty sound too, and pop-ups are minimal. There is an anti-malware module in the suite, but it doesn't seem to work under W2K8.
    I know Symantec and Norton have a bad rap as resource intensive pigs, but I can assure you that SEC is extraordinarily easy on resources, and trouble free.

    My other choice (with the exception of one nasty bug) is/will be Outpost Security Pro 2009. The firewall is second to none, and the A/V section seems fairly good as well. However, on both Vista and W2K8, it has a nasty habit of bringing the network and operating system to a complete stand still at least several times a day. The only option is to do a dirty shutdown and reboot. This suite is also very light on resources. If they get this bug sorted out, it'll be my number one.


    I've spent a few days with Comodo Security, but IMHO, there is too much user intervention required for the Defense/Intrusion Prevention module.
     
  15. emulex

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    #15 emulex, Nov 21, 2008
    make sure you only install the AV/ASPY no proactive threat or Net/app control on SEP. Make sure its At least MR3 maybe wait for MR4.

    SMB2 shares would get killed with older versions or drop back to smb1