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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
escan escan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.rpm
escan-rtm escan-rtm-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux 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
escan escan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.deb
escan-rtm escan-rtm-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux 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 escan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.rpm # rpm -ivh escan-rtm-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux 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 escan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.deb # dpkg -i escan-rtm-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.deb
Post-Installation Configuration
- After the installation is complete, add the following entries in [global] section of /etc/samba/smb.conf file
max mux = 1
- add the following entries in [share_name] section of /etc/samba/smb.conf file
vfs object = vscan-mwav
vscan-mwav: config-file = /opt/MicroWorld/etc/escan/vscan-mwav.conf
- NOTE: [share_name] is the folder / storage space which is shared and is being accessed by the Network users. This is the shared folder/storage space which will be scanned by eScan's monitor on real-time basis.
- After adding the above entries, restart the samba server. This completes the Installation procedure for eScan for Linux File Server.
FAQ's
General
1. What is eScan for Linux File Servers?
A. MicroWorld's eScan for Linux File Servers is a complete Ant-Virus Solution for GNU/Linux File Servers (eg.SAMBA Server). It will protect the shared space on Linux Servers including Samba Shares, FTP, HTTP and NFS shared resources.
2. What are the features in eScan for Linux File Servers?
A. eScan for Linux File Servers has:
- Real-time monitor of shared storage space / folder,
- On-Demand Virus Scanning including Heuristic scanning, Cross File Systems, Symbolic Link scanning,
- Automatic download of Virus signatures,
- Easy and convenient administratiton - Web-browser based administration and Graphical User Interface (GUI),
- Provides extensive Logs for analysis.
3. For which flavors of GNU/Linux is eScan for Linux Desktop available?
A. eScan for Linux Desktop is available for
- Fedora 9
- RHEL 4
- RHEL 5
- Suse 10 (SP2)
- Suse 11
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:
- eScan product name,
- linux flavor and release version,
- the linux kernel version and
- 32 bit or 64 bit OS.
4. What is a Cross File Systems?
A. In Linux, you have different file systems mounted on partions. eScan can scan files in Cross file systems means checking files on different partitions and/or network mounted file systems.
5. What is the difference between the Evaluation version of eScan software and fully licensed software?
A. The evaluation version and licensed version of eScan are identical in feature and functionality wise. While in evaluation version of eScan, it will function for a limited period i.e. for 30-days after which the license key for eScan has to be purchased.
6. 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>
7. How can I check the version of the eScan packages installed?
A. To check the version of the installed eScan 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 escan rpm -qa escan-rtm
OR
Example: rpm -qi mwadmin rpm -qi mwav rpm -qi escan rpm -qi escan-rtm
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 escan dpkg -l escan-rtm
OR
Example: dpkg -s mwadmin dpkg -s mwav dpkg -s escan dpkg -s escan-rtm
Settings
1. Can On-Demand Scanning be executed manually from the SSH terminal in eScan for Linux File Servers?
A. Yes. On-Demand Scanning can be executed manually as well as schedule scanning job from the SSH terminal in eScan for Linux File Servers. For more information on Command Line parameters for eScan On-Demand scanning click here.
