You now have the ability to scan your entire network for viruses straight from your server. This can either be set to run manually or automatically at a specified time. Also available is the ability to scan all incoming and outgoing e-mail for viruses, stopping them from even getting to the end user.
The server can also keep it's virus definitions up-to-date automatically to ensure as many viruses as possible are caught.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are virus definitions?
Virus definitions hold information on what each virus looks like. By keeping these up to date you ensure that the latest viruses are detected.
Do I need any virus checking software on my workstations?
The virus scanner on the server can only detect viruses which are on shared folders. It is recommended you have virus scanning software on each desktop as well.