Best Know Methods for LANDesk Anti-Virus and Spyware
Best Know Methods for LANDesk Anti-Virus and Spyware
Best Know Methods for LANDesk Anti-Virus and Spyware
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<strong>Virus</strong> definition files<br />
Using the Download “pilot” versions of virus definition files option will allow any computer that has these settings applied to act<br />
as a pilot computer to test new definition files be<strong>for</strong>e they are released to other computers.<br />
Note: Pilot definitions are not available <strong>for</strong> LDMS 8.x clients reporting to an LDMS 9 server.<br />
Selecting the option “Users may download virus definition updates” adds the option “Update Now” to the <strong>LANDesk</strong> <strong>Anti</strong>virus dialog.<br />
Again, you get to this screen by double clicking the shield icon on the client system tray.<br />
As discussed in the last slide, the virus definition updates can <strong>and</strong> should be scheduled to run regularly.<br />
<strong>LANDesk</strong> pattern file updates take advantage of both peer download technology <strong>and</strong> preferred server technology. This<br />
helps greatly to save b<strong>and</strong>width back to the core server. LDDWNLD <strong>and</strong> Peer Download technology is much improved in LDMS 9.<br />
The Bases.cab compressed file no longer exists in LDMS 9. Definition files are downloaded 1 file at a time.<br />
Options are available to select the default behavior <strong>for</strong> downloading pattern files.<br />
The options listed as shown in the graphic on the right are:<br />
Core only – Only download pattern files directly from the core server.<br />
Core only. Fall back to internet if core is not available.<br />
Internet only. Only download from the internet.<br />
Internet first. Fall back to the core if internet is not available.<br />
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