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Symantec End Point Protection - 27.Jun.2010 8:57:55 AM

stosti

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Hi,

What directories do I need to exclude from my active scan on an Exchange 2010 server? This is a test machine and is also a DC. This is an all in one test enviorment.

Thank You,
Scott

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 27.Jun.2010 10:49:49 AM

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This should help you get started:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb332342.aspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822158

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 28.Jun.2010 7:46:19 PM

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When deploying the client make sure you don't install the SEP network stack - only install the real-time file scanner

jens

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 28.Jun.2010 9:37:34 PM

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I installed the scanner and the Proactive Threat Protection only. Does the threat protection need to be removed? I thought I read an artical that sait it was ok.

Thanks

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 30.Jun.2010 2:17:02 PM

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Make sure �Proactive Thread Protection� is NOT installed on server

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2007110719275748

Jens

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 30.Jun.2010 9:59:28 PM

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Removed!

Has anyone tried the forefront AV software? The symantec product does not work well at all...

Scott

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 1.Jul.2010 5:17:39 AM

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I've worked with clients who use Forefront, they normally do not have any complaints.
Symantec is one product that i simply dislike for reasons that
a) It consumes loads of memory
b) They rarely test their product for Exchange (prima-facie) - there have been many instances for Symantec causing problems for Exchange.
c) Its support is pathetic...worse than any other product support.

Above are all my opinion, of course others may or may not disagree on it.

Regards,
Exchange_Geek

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 1.Jul.2010 8:33:13 AM

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I agree about Symantec. I installed the Forefront for Exchange last night. Seems simple enough. Now I need the client server. I can't seem to find the correct software. What I downloaded is a a console type of application. I don't want to setup a console to push out software. I just want the application and will manually install it on the server.

Thanks,
Scott

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 1.Jul.2010 8:45:25 AM

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which version of Forefront did you install? Sterling or the previous edition ?

Regards,
Exchange_Geek

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 1.Jul.2010 8:50:31 AM

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No idea! I have gone round and round about on this with Microsoft and have no idea. I need the 64 bit client/server application. Neither CDW or Microsoft have a clue!

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 1.Jul.2010 9:03:38 AM

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Ref:
http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/en/us/default.aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/bb738009.aspx

Pick up the phone and call MS Sales Team, i am sure they would love to give you a live demo.

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Exchange_Geek

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 1.Jul.2010 9:21:40 AM

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Called them yesterday... They were more then confused... I will roll the dice and call again this morning.

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RE: Symantec End Point Protection - 2.Jul.2010 8:03:42 AM

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Final word... Forefront for client/server does not support Windows 2008 R2. These words from Mucrosoft Technical Support.

I unstalled Symantec Endpoint Security and Forefront for AntiVirus. They seem to be working.

When will the Configuring Exchange 2010 be on the shelves?

Thanks

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