SBS 2003 - Norton Security Compatability

I was speaking of Symantec - I started using Norton first so that is what I
have continued to call it by. Exchange aware product? I am not sure
what that means. I got drafted into this job and am learning as I go.
"Colin" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> You haven't said which Norton product specifically but there isn't a Norton
> product that will protect a server. Do you mean Symantec perhaps ? A few
> people here use Symantec products on their SBS boxes and are quite happy with
> it. Others will recommend Trend, Sophos etc. You need a proper Exchange aware
> product on your SBS box.
>
> Regards Colin.
>
> "gfamaker" wrote:
>
> > We have SBS 2003 installed on our server with AVAST! for a security system.
> > We are not happy with this and want to change to Norton Security but need to
> > be sure that it is completely compatible with the server software, we have
> > heard conflicting stories. Is it?
 >> Stay informed about: SBS 2003 - Norton Security Compatability 

An Exchange AV will scan messages for viruses. Your normal AV won't scan
inside the messages.

"gfamaker" wrote in message

>I was speaking of Symantec - I started using Norton first so that is what I
> have continued to call it by. Exchange aware product? I am not sure
> what that means. I got drafted into this job and am learning as I go.
> "Colin" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> You haven't said which Norton product specifically but there isn't a
>> Norton
>> product that will protect a server. Do you mean Symantec perhaps ? A few
>> people here use Symantec products on their SBS boxes and are quite happy
>> with
>> it. Others will recommend Trend, Sophos etc. You need a proper Exchange
>> aware
>> product on your SBS box.
>>
>> Regards Colin.
>>
>> "gfamaker" wrote:
>>
>> > We have SBS 2003 installed on our server with AVAST! for a security
>> > system.
>> > We are not happy with this and want to change to Norton Security but
>> > need to
>> > be sure that it is completely compatible with the server software, we
>> > have
>> > heard conflicting stories. Is it?
 >> Stay informed about: SBS 2003 - Norton Security Compatability 

gfamaker wrote:
> We have SBS 2003 installed on our server with AVAST! for a security
> system. We are not happy with this and want to change to Norton
> Security but need to be sure that it is completely compatible with
> the server software, we have heard conflicting stories. Is it?

Friends don't let friends use software that comes in a yellow box. And I
think you must mean Symantec corporate AV, not Norton (the latter is for
home users).

I think you'll find that most SBS folk prefer TrendMicro. Try their 30-day
eval of the Worry Free Business Security (Advanced) suite.
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Eh, I've generally been happy with Symantec corporate AV. Norton....another
story. But to answer the question as asked, symantec's corporate AV is
perfectly compatible with SBS. I've used 8, 9, 10, and 11 without problems.
(well....one problem with one specific point revision of 10, but that's
another story...)

-Cliff


"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
wrote in message

> gfamaker wrote:
>> We have SBS 2003 installed on our server with AVAST! for a security
>> system. We are not happy with this and want to change to Norton
>> Security but need to be sure that it is completely compatible with
>> the server software, we have heard conflicting stories. Is it?
>
> Friends don't let friends use software that comes in a yellow box. And I
> think you must mean Symantec corporate AV, not Norton (the latter is for
> home users).
>
> I think you'll find that most SBS folk prefer TrendMicro. Try their 30-day
> eval of the Worry Free Business Security (Advanced) suite.
>
 >> Stay informed about: SBS 2003 - Norton Security Compatability 

In article ,
lanwench RemoveThis @heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmailatyahoo.com says...
> gfamaker wrote:
> > We have SBS 2003 installed on our server with AVAST! for a security
> > system. We are not happy with this and want to change to Norton
> > Security but need to be sure that it is completely compatible with
> > the server software, we have heard conflicting stories. Is it?
>
> Friends don't let friends use software that comes in a yellow box. And I
> think you must mean Symantec corporate AV, not Norton (the latter is for
> home users).
>
> I think you'll find that most SBS folk prefer TrendMicro. Try their 30-day
> eval of the Worry Free Business Security (Advanced) suite.

Actually, Symantec Corporate Edition or Symantec End Point Protection
run fine on SBS 2003 and have no issues. I've used it on MANY servers
and so far we've never had a compromised network/server on any of the
managed clients. I will stick with Symantec Corporate over other
products until I see something better.

For email scanning, we use the Firewall UTM services to remove ANYTHING
that could be executed and AV scan documents at the firewall before they
reach the network.

--
- Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
- Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
spam999free RemoveThis @rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
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I agree. I have been using Symantec for over 4 years now on all my clients
servers and have had no security issues.

The current product you want is Symantec Multi-Tier Protection (v. 11.0.2)
and by using the following Symantec part number your distribution company
will help you out...
13909768


BTW, the new product also includes Anti Spam!

"Leythos" wrote:

> In article ,
> lanwench.RemoveThis@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmailatyahoo.com says...
> > gfamaker wrote:
> > > We have SBS 2003 installed on our server with AVAST! for a security
> > > system. We are not happy with this and want to change to Norton
> > > Security but need to be sure that it is completely compatible with
> > > the server software, we have heard conflicting stories. Is it?
> >
> > Friends don't let friends use software that comes in a yellow box. And I
> > think you must mean Symantec corporate AV, not Norton (the latter is for
> > home users).
> >
> > I think you'll find that most SBS folk prefer TrendMicro. Try their 30-day
> > eval of the Worry Free Business Security (Advanced) suite.
>
> Actually, Symantec Corporate Edition or Symantec End Point Protection
> run fine on SBS 2003 and have no issues. I've used it on MANY servers
> and so far we've never had a compromised network/server on any of the
> managed clients. I will stick with Symantec Corporate over other
> products until I see something better.
>
> For email scanning, we use the Firewall UTM services to remove ANYTHING
> that could be executed and AV scan documents at the firewall before they
> reach the network.
>
> --
> - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
> - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
> drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
> spam999free.RemoveThis@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
>
 >> Stay informed about: SBS 2003 - Norton Security Compatability 

The base line installation of Small Business Server 2003 provides for a lot of customization. This is especially important because you can then continue adding value and selling more services to your clients. Essentially, Small Business Server 2003 allows you to build on the investment that your clients have already made.

Install anti-virus software such as Trend Micro or Symantec's
Norton Anti-Virus. Many are designed to prevent this kind of
malicious software, or "Malware." More importantly, make sure
your subscription for new virus patterns is current and
configured to automatically download and install updates
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