Symantec 11281411 Administration Guide - Page 148
Updating virus definitions files on Symantec AntiVirus servers
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148 Updating virus definitions files Updating virus definitions files on Symantec AntiVirus servers Updating virus definitions files on Symantec AntiVirus servers There are several methods for updating virus definitions files on servers: ■ Virus Definition Transport Method ■ LiveUpdate ■ Intelligent Updater ■ Central Quarantine polling See "Virus definitions files update methods" on page 146. Updating and configuring Symantec AntiVirus servers using the Virus Definition Transport Method Update Symantec AntiVirus servers manually when you need to force an immediate update. Schedule automatic updates to handle routine virus definitions files updating without requiring further interaction. Update servers manually or automatically using the Virus Definition Transport Method You can update servers manually or automatically. Updates occur only when the virus definitions files on a server are older than the definitions that are available on the LiveUpdate server. To update all unlocked servers in the system 1 In the Symantec System Center console, right-click System Hierarchy, and then click Symantec AntiVirus > Update Virus Defs Now. 2 Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box. 3 Click OK in the status dialog box. To update servers manually 1 In the Symantec System Center console, right-click a server or server group, and then click All Tasks > Symantec AntiVirus > Virus Definition Manager. 2 Select one of the following: ■ Update The Primary Server Of This Server Group Only: To update all servers in the group from the primary server ■ Update Each Server In This Server Group Individually: To update servers individually