Kaspersky® Anti-Virus for Novell NetWare was expressly developed to provide antivirus protection for file servers running under the Novell NetWare operating system.

These days, companies tend to use file servers as the primary storage location for their data. Indeed, company security policies often require that end users store all their files on the server.

Full antivirus protection is an essential prerequisite for all centralized storage locations such as shared file servers, since it only takes one infected file on a server to spread a virus to all other users of the resource.

Reliable file server protection not only keeps files and information safe, but also prevents viruses from spreading to data backup files, which could in turn lead to recurring virus epidemics and other problematic consequences.

Main advantages

Centralized installation and setup. Administrators can install and configure basic settings for the application on several servers at once via ConsoleOne, the web management interface and Kaspersky Administration Kit.

Superior reliability. Antivirus engines are launched in a protected space. As a result, the Novell NetWare server remains operational even in the event of errors in the application’s operation.

Optimized performance. There are a number of functions that can be enabled to enhance program performance: by controlling the program’s use of the server’s central processing unit, by performing multi-thread virus scanning and by launching several copies of the antivirus engine at the same time.

Functions

Reliable antivirus protection

Real-time protection. The application provides real-time protection from malicious programs, scanning files for viruses and treating or deleting infected objects as necessary.

On demand scanning. Antivirus scanning of the server’s file system can be carried out on schedule or on demand.

Backup copies. Before objects are treated or deleted, backup copies can be saved, so that administrators can later use information from them for future investigation.

Quarantine for dangerous objects. Any dangerous or potentially dangerous objects detected by the application can be stored in the quarantine folder.

Flexible administration

Remote administration. The application integrates seamlessly with the Novell Directory Service (NDS), which means that the program can be administered via Console One and the web management interface, as well as via Kaspersky Administration Kit. This allows system administrators to remotely install and configure the basic settings for the application on several servers at once.

Event log. The application compiles detailed reports using the results from on demand antivirus scanning, real-time protection and antivirus database updates.

Event notifications. Administrators can receive notifications of results from antivirus scanning, as well as warnings when malicious objects are detected, over the Novell NetWare network or via email.

Automatic database updates. Antivirus database updates can be made automatically (on schedule) or on demand. If there is an error in a file download, then the program automatically chooses an alternative Kaspersky Lab update server.

Update management. Once antivirus database updates have been received, they can be distributed to other servers on the network. Backup copies of update files are created, so that the database can be rolled-back to a previous version (if, for example, data is damaged during download).

Optimized performance

Load management. The application allows the administrator to control the program’s use of the server’s central processing unit, which directly affects program performance.

Multi-thread virus scanning. Multi-thread scanning helps increase overall performance, since it enables processing of requests from a number of workstations simultaneously. The application can conduct real-time antivirus scanning of any number of files at the same time. The speed and scope of scanning is only limited by the hardware capabilities of the server.

Multi-processor support. In order to increase antivirus performance in a multi-processor environment, the application allows administrators to launch several antivirus engine processes simultaneously, taking advantage of distributed data processing.

Services

Technical support. Kaspersky Lab offers highly competent technical support free of charge to our registered users, which is available round the clock via telephone and email in English, French, German, and Russian.

Antivirus database updates. Kaspersky Lab releases hourly updates to antivirus databases and special emergency updates during virus epidemics. Upgrading to new product versions. During the license validity period, Kaspersky Lab offers its users free upgrades to new product versions of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Novell Netware.

System requirements

Hardware requirements
• Intel Pentium processor or higher
• At least 12 MB of RAM available
• At least 8 MB HDD space on the server

Software requirements
• Operating system: Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.0, 6.5
• Novell Client installed on the administrator’s workstation
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher (for viewing log entries and the web management interface)
• Installed a Tomcat servlet container (for installing and using the web management interface).
• The relevant Support Pack for:
• for Novell NetWare 5.x – Support Pack 6 or higher
• for Novell Netware 6.0 – Support Pack 3 or higher
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3
• All servers and workstations used for management purposes should support the TCP/IP protocol