I see nothing wrong with it as long as the proper files and directories are excluded, especially in the case of E2K where IIS is a requirement on every box. Assuming a properly provisioned box, I don't really see a downside to the practice.
As to the point of it being nonsense not to... well, I think that depends on a number of factors. In 1998, Microsoft PSS routinely cautioned against running Exchange aware AV products in general, today we'd consider that nonsense (some of us did in 1998). Any blanket statement is false, including this one. -----Original Message----- From: Chris H To: Exchange Discussions Sent: 8/30/2002 6:37 PM Subject: Server Protect on an Exchange Server I was having a discussion with someone on a Security List the other day who said it was nonsense to NOT run AV on an Exchange Server. Just exclude the DB's and all is well. I have heard also 2 sides: this is true and NEVER run file-level AV on an Exchange server. What's the group consensus? And if it is aye! He's right! Is excluding all *.edb enough? _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
