what is the best antivirus for Microsoft server2003 and XP environment

[zawyenaung]

hi fri

i have 2 domain controller servers which are Window 2003 R2 and more than 50 client which are window XP SP2. I want to setup the security suite (example, antivirus, antiispyware). I also want to control the all client by the server only. which is the best security suite for my system?

thanks

 

[LawnBoy]

McAfee and Symantec both have centrally managed AV products. Both have their strong and weak points. I find Symantec easier to tell at a glance the status of the clients.



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[MITPRO]

TRendmicro NeatSuite Advanced. This is the ost efficient Security software and software firewall i know today. You can also use a physical firewall for added security, but i am 99% sure that Trendmicro Advance software will definetly lockdown everything.

Includes following...
1. InterScan Messaging Security Suite Standard
2. InterScan Web Security Suite Standard
3. ScanMail Suite For Microsoft Exchange
4. OfficeScan Client/Server Edition
5. Control Manager Enterprise Edition
6. Outbreak Prevention Services


You will not be unhappy at all. Symantec is a pain in the....Every company i have used this with it has been a muscle for me and the last admins that ever used it. If you have ever used the personal addition, you already know what it is capable of.

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[tex52]

I would second the Trend Micro products, much leaner and better difinitions in my opinion. I have been using it for five years now and it is the easiest to manage with the least amount of issues. It just plain works and works efficiently.