Old question:AntiVirus programs

Sorry, I know this has been asked many times, but for a small network w/DC
10 clients. Best option for admin managed AV program ( we do have cable
Internet access with a router)
Thanks
Frank L

I'd look into the Trend Micro client/server suite (or
client/server/messaging, if you also have Exchange). Have had very few
problems with it.

Also, just curious - is your router also a true firewall (not just a NAT
box)? I'd recommend it...

Frank wrote:
> Sorry, I know this has been asked many times, but for a small network
> w/DC 10 clients. Best option for admin managed AV program ( we do
> have cable Internet access with a router)
> Thanks
> Frank L

It's and SMC 7004BR. It does have a firewall, Is it good enough? Plus,
thanks, I will checkout Trend Micro
Frank L

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<(E-Mail Removed) ahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I'd look into the Trend Micro client/server suite (or
> client/server/messaging, if you also have Exchange). Have had very few
> problems with it.
>
> Also, just curious - is your router also a true firewall (not just a NAT
> box)? I'd recommend it...
>
> Frank wrote:
> > Sorry, I know this has been asked many times, but for a small network
> > w/DC 10 clients. Best option for admin managed AV program ( we do
> > have cable Internet access with a router)
> > Thanks
> > Frank L
>
>

Sorry, SMC7004ABR
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<(E-Mail Removed) ahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I'd look into the Trend Micro client/server suite (or
> client/server/messaging, if you also have Exchange). Have had very few
> problems with it.
>
> Also, just curious - is your router also a true firewall (not just a NAT
> box)? I'd recommend it...
>
> Frank wrote:
> > Sorry, I know this has been asked many times, but for a small network
> > w/DC 10 clients. Best option for admin managed AV program ( we do
> > have cable Internet access with a router)
> > Thanks
> > Frank L
>
>

Frank wrote:
> It's and SMC 7004BR. It does have a firewall, Is it good enough?

Probably just fine - of course, a firewall isn't a panacea - make sure
you've hardened your server's security & keep it updated with all critical
patches/updates.

> Plus,
> thanks, I will checkout Trend Micro

They have a free 30-day eval available for download. I really like Trend a
lot. My favorite, these days.

> Frank L
>
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> <(E-Mail Removed) ahoo.com> wrote in
> message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I'd look into the Trend Micro client/server suite (or
>> client/server/messaging, if you also have Exchange). Have had very
>> few problems with it.
>>
>> Also, just curious - is your router also a true firewall (not just a
>> NAT box)? I'd recommend it...
>>
>> Frank wrote:
>>> Sorry, I know this has been asked many times, but for a small
>>> network w/DC 10 clients. Best option for admin managed AV program (
>>> we do have cable Internet access with a router)
>>> Thanks
>>> Frank L

Frank wrote:
> Sorry, SMC7004ABR

Ah - it just does NAT. I'd replace it with a device that also has a stateful
inspection firewall built in, for more security. My current small-office
fave is the NetGear FR114P - about $80 US.

> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> <(E-Mail Removed) ahoo.com> wrote in
> message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I'd look into the Trend Micro client/server suite (or
>> client/server/messaging, if you also have Exchange). Have had very
>> few problems with it.
>>
>> Also, just curious - is your router also a true firewall (not just a
>> NAT box)? I'd recommend it...
>>
>> Frank wrote:
>>> Sorry, I know this has been asked many times, but for a small
>>> network w/DC 10 clients. Best option for admin managed AV program (
>>> we do have cable Internet access with a router)
>>> Thanks
>>> Frank L

OK. Is it a big deal to change out the routers? Right now the server(W2K DC)
does all DNS/DHCP. Cable ISP IP address on forwarder tabs. 10 clients, 5 xp,
5 w98se?
Thanks for the help
Frank L

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<(E-Mail Removed) ahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Frank wrote:
> > Sorry, SMC7004ABR
>
> Ah - it just does NAT. I'd replace it with a device that also has a
stateful
> inspection firewall built in, for more security. My current small-office
> fave is the NetGear FR114P - about $80 US.
>
> > "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> > <(E-Mail Removed) ahoo.com> wrote in
> > message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> I'd look into the Trend Micro client/server suite (or
> >> client/server/messaging, if you also have Exchange). Have had very
> >> few problems with it.
> >>
> >> Also, just curious - is your router also a true firewall (not just a
> >> NAT box)? I'd recommend it...
> >>
> >> Frank wrote:
> >>> Sorry, I know this has been asked many times, but for a small
> >>> network w/DC 10 clients. Best option for admin managed AV program (
> >>> we do have cable Internet access with a router)
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Frank L
>
>

Frank wrote:
> OK. Is it a big deal to change out the routers?

Nope - but there will be a loss of internet connectivity in the meantime.

>< Right now the
> server(W2K DC) does all DNS/DHCP.

That's good

> Cable ISP IP address on forwarder
> tabs.

Presume you mean your ISP's DNS server - put in more than one just in case.

> 10 clients, 5 xp, 5 w98se?

Yep - make sure you're running WINS as you have 9x clients.

> Thanks for the help

Most welcome!

> Frank L
>
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> <(E-Mail Removed) ahoo.com> wrote in
> message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Frank wrote:
>>> Sorry, SMC7004ABR
>>
>> Ah - it just does NAT. I'd replace it with a device that also has a
>> stateful inspection firewall built in, for more security. My current
>> small-office fave is the NetGear FR114P - about $80 US.
>>
>>> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
>>> <(E-Mail Removed) ahoo.com> wrote in
>>> message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> I'd look into the Trend Micro client/server suite (or
>>>> client/server/messaging, if you also have Exchange). Have had very
>>>> few problems with it.
>>>>
>>>> Also, just curious - is your router also a true firewall (not just
>>>> a NAT box)? I'd recommend it...
>>>>
>>>> Frank wrote:
>>>>> Sorry, I know this has been asked many times, but for a small
>>>>> network w/DC 10 clients. Best option for admin managed AV program
>>>>> ( we do have cable Internet access with a router)
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Frank L