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Required Packages
RPM Package Name File name
mwadmin mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
mwav mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
mailscan mailscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
Debian Package Name File name
mwadmin mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
mwav mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
mailscan mailscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
Installation
NOTE:The packages should be installed as per the order given below. Installation should be done using a Terminal to run the command line parameters
Command Line Installation:
For RPM Packages:
# rpm -ivh mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm # rpm -ivh mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm # rpm -ivh mailscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
For Debian packages:
# dpkg -i mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb # dpkg -i mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb # dpkg -i mailscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
Note:- Mailscan for Linux by default uses SMTP port 25. In case, if the mailserver is on the same system then the mailserver smtp port should use a different port other than port 25.
FAQ's
General
1. What is MailScan for Linux Mail Servers?
A. MicroWorld's MailScan for Linux is a reliable and 'Real-Time" mail-scanning software for Linux Mail Servers. It offers a complete and secure security solution for mail servers running on Linux. Some of the Linux mail servers that it protects are: SendMail, Qmail, Exim, PostFix, etc.
2. What are the features in MailScan for Linux Mail Servers?
A. MailScan for Linux Mail Servers:
- Anti-Virus Scanner,
- Content (Spam) Scanning,
- Attachment Reservation and Malicious Attachment detection,
- Easy and convenient web-based administration
- Automatic download of Virus signatures,
- Provides extensive Logs for analysis.
3. For which flavors of GNU/Linux is MailScan for Linux Mailserver available?
A. MailScan for Linux MailServer is available for
- RHEL 5 (32 Bit)
- RHEL 5 (64 Bit)
- SLES 10.2 (32 Bit)
- SLES 10.2 (64 Bit)
New or updated packages for various flavors of GNU/Linux are always added in the official web-site www.escanav.com as well as in the eScan Wiki site.
If you do not find your package in our website, please write to linux@escanav.com with your following details as mentioned below:
- MailScan product name,
- linux flavor and release version,
- the linux kernel version and
- 32 bit or 64 bit OS.
4. What is the difference between the Evaluation version of MailScan software and fully licensed software?
A. The evaluation version and licensed version of MailScan are identical in feature and functionality wise. While in evaluation version of MailScan, it will function for a limited period i.e. for 30-days after which the license key for MailScan has to be purchased.
5. How can I check the dependencies required for MicroWorld's products?
A. To check the dependencies before installing the packages
command for RPM Package # rpm -qpR <package>
command for Debian Package # dpkg --info <package>
6. How can I check the version of the MailScan packages installed?
A. To check the version of the installed MailScan packages
command for RPM Package
# rpm -qi <package-name> Display package information, including name, version, and description.
OR
* rpm -qa <package-name> Report status of specified package.
Example: rpm -qa mwadmin rpm -qa mwav rpm -qa mailscan
OR
Example: rpm -qi mwadmin rpm -qi mwav rpm -qi mailscan
command for Debian Package
# dpkg -l <package-name> List packages matching given pattern
OR
# dpkg -s <package-name> Report status of specified package.
Example: dpkg -l mwadmin dpkg -l mwav dpkg -l mailscan
OR
Example: dpkg -s mwadmin dpkg -s mwav dpkg -s mailscan
7. How does MailScan for Linux Mail server work?
A. MailScan will scan all incoming and outgoing mails on a real time basis for viruses and other malwares, offensive contents and malicious attachments. MailScan uses content scanning for detection of SPAM mails. It will restrict emails with certain words or phrases that are not useful to an organization.
Thus MailScan will scan for Viruses and content scanning and deliver the mail to the Mail Server.
