Well sure... but why would you? This just doesn't make any sense to me. And I'm not trying to be a pita here - I just seriously cannot make sense out of:
1. Why if you are a disassociated admin, would you test beta AV software. I'm sketchy about beta software in general - but beta AV software? Are you a virus-security professional? Do you really have what it takes to put AV software through its paces? A beta-test request like this is much better suited for the security professionals on the Full-Disclosure list, etc. 2. Devote any time/resources to testing beta anything that was not mission0critical to your organization. Mabe Im getting old, and am thinking with too much of an old-school a mentality. But I cant imagine having any justification for beta testing AV software. Let alone my organization approving that justification. I wonder if there is something going on that I am sorely missing out on. People or so gung-ho to test any kinda of beta software these days regardless of professional expertise - it just boggles my mind. *shrug* On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 9:41 AM, Martin Blackstone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Obviously testing the actual AV component itself would be very difficult, > but testing the UI, install procedures, compatibility, footprint, etc would > be valuable. > I have a lab that's about 4x the size of my production network, so I could > easily do this if I had the time. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:22 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: Re: VIPRE Enterprise beta software is available > > yes, thats where I test production release AV software. why would > anyone on this list test beta AV software... > > On 6/11/08, Erik Goldoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Absolutely use TEST/Dev networks first ... But then again, you DO want it >> tested at some point by the same group that would be using the production >> release >> >> Sorry, Micheal, doesn't seem too silly to me, YMMV >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Alex Eckelberry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 8:49 PM >> To: NT System Admin Issues >> Subject: RE: VIPRE Enterprise beta software is available >> >>> The idea of beta testing by general administrators just strikes me as >> extremely silly. >> >> Of course. That's why you have test networks ;-) >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:09 AM >> To: NT System Admin Issues >> Subject: Re: VIPRE Enterprise beta software is available >> >> Yes.. sign me up for some beta security software! weee! >> >> Sorry, but I couldn't resist. The idea of beta testing by general >> administrators just strikes me as extremely silly. >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 6:22 PM, Alex Eckelberry >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> If you're interested in Sunbelt's new antivirus + antispyware product >>> for the enterprise, Beta 1 of VIPRE Enterprise is now available. >>> >>> Please send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put VIPRE >>> Enterprise (SVE) in the title in order to register for the beta. >>> >>> At VIPRE's core is an antivirus and antispyware engine that merges the >> >>> detection of all types of malware into a single efficient and powerful >> >>> system. The new technology was developed exclusively by Sunbelt, >>> without building on older generation antivirus engines. VIPRE >>> Enterprise utilizes a high speed threat scanning engine that can scan >>> large volumes of information for malware threats in a short period of >>> time with limited performance impact on the end user's PC. VIPRE >>> Enterprise uses multiple techniques to inspect the characteristics of >>> all types of potentially threatening files. From simple >>> signature-based detection to dynamic, sophisticated analysis of >>> malware files, VIPRE quickly determines whether a file is good or bad >>> - enabling comprehensive detection of both existing and new >> unidentified threats. >>> >>> VIPRE Enterprise is designed to replace both your antivirus and >>> antispyware desktop applications. However, it is not recommended >>> during the beta to do a full production rollout (for obvious reasons). >>> >>> Once you've registered for the beta, you will be given access to the >>> beta forum, which has more information on the product's functionality, >> >>> as well as known issues, etc. >>> >>> (If you like, you can also download the consumer/home office version >>> at >>> http://beta.sunbeltsoftware.com) >>> >>> Alex >>> ------------------------------------ >>> Alex Eckelberry >>> CEO >>> Sunbelt Software >>> 33 N. 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