RE: [ActiveDir] AD and Network Core Services & Anti-Virus

Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:42:09 -0800

Title: AD and Network Core Services & Anti-Virus
We run Norton AV and Pest Patrol on all servers, AD, web, email (especially email) and have had no problems that couldn't be blamed on Billy "Buffy the Stack Slayer" Gate's code, rather than any interaction with Norton or anything else.  Maybe we're just lucky.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tim HInes
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 4:26 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ActiveDir] AD and Network Core Services & Anti-Virus

Although antivirus programs can cause problems I would advise that you run it on your servers.  The disasters that a virus can cause outweigh the problems that a virus scanner may cause.  It may save you from having to rebuild your boxes. 
 
 
Tim Hines, MCSA, MCSE (2000 & NT4)
MVP - Active Directory
 
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 3:53 PM
Subject: [ActiveDir] AD and Network Core Services & Anti-Virus

I have a quick question, Our operating procedures for Core Network Service (AD DCs, WINS, DDNS, CA, Exchange (Antigen), DHCP) servers has been not to run with Anti-Virus protection on them. We feel that the potential for scanner code to conflict with the network service is higher if we do, and since we don't execute man applications from the server unless they are scanned we don't feel we are at much risk.

What I would like to know is, what does everyone on this list feel an is a good strategy when it comes to these types of services and anti-virus product?

Thanks in Advance,
Todd

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