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In part 1 of this article, you learned how to setup JSCAPE MFT Server so that it could run an Avast Antivirus auto-scan on each newly uploaded file. Just like all antivirus programs, Avast! for Linux/Unix Servers can only be truly effective if its virus database is up-to-date

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Secure File Transfer

Overview We all have our favorite antivirus software, so while some of you may have immediately applied what you learned from our tutorials on automatic virus scans using Kaspersky Antivirus and ClamAV, others may have struggled to apply those tutorials to the antivirus software being used in their organization. That's why we've decided to add one more similar post for another popular antivirus.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Business Process Automation, Triggers

In Part 1 of this article, you learned how to perform a basic automatic Kaspersky scan on a newly uploaded file. In that post, we only specified one argument for the kav4fs-control command, and that was the path of the file to scan.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Business Process Automation

Configuring JSCAPE MFT Server to auto-update Kaspersky database In Part 1 of this article, you learned how to automate virus scanning on files uploaded with JSCAPE MFT Server using the Kaspersky Antivirus 8 for Linux File Server. But of course, we know very well that new viruses are created every hour. So, your Kaspersky antivirus database has to be updated if you want it to scan effectively. Here in Part 2, we’ll teach you how to setup your JSCAPE MFT Server for automated updates. Basically, you’ll be setting up a regular schedule for those virus database updates. Actually, Kaspersky Antivirus 8 for Linux File Server already comes with its own scheduling feature, which also allows a user to setup a scheduled update. It’s even possible to configure Kaspersky for automatic updates during the Initial Configuration process, which follows right after installation. If you enable automatic updates that way, Kaspersky will run automatic antivirus database updates every 30 minutes. You can use those methods if you want. We’re just providing you with another option that can be carried out on your JSCAPE MFT Server Manager.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Business Process Automation

Overview While encryption keeps your file server data safe from prying eyes, it doesn’t provide any protection against viruses or trojans. To prevent existing files in your server from getting infected by malware that may be accompanying a newly uploaded file, you can configure JSCAPE MFT Server to work with antivirus software.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Triggers

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This video demonstrates how to set up Directory Monitors on JSCAPE MFT Server.

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