We use it, but I'm hardly an expert on it. To be honest, I don't mess with it much. Which I guess could be viewed as a good thing! :)
I like that it's integrated with AD and WSUS-pushing it down to clients and keeping it updated is simple. I don't really know how to judge its efficacy. We've not had any known malware infections while using it, but we also keep our workstations locked pretty tight (e.g., users don't have admin rights and with many accounts we restrict executables using GPO). We like the pricing; as an educational entity, we get deep discounts from Microsoft. John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us<http://www.taylor.k12.fl.us> From: Bill Lambert [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:12 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Forefront? Hello all... I'm tired of using multiple products to protect desktops and email from spam, viruses and spyware. I've taken a look at the MS Forefront product line and it looks like a pretty good solution. I have Exchange 2003 and XP clients. Can anyone comment on its effectiveness, installation, management and use both at the admin and user levels? Any other recommendations are welcome as well. Thanks. Bill Lambert Windows System Administrator Concuity A healthcare division of Trintech, Inc. Phone 847-941-9206 Fax 847-465-9147 [cid:[email protected]] NASDAQ: TTPA The information contained in this e-mail message, including any attached files, is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the recipient) you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. Thank you. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
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