best antivirus for windows server 2003

abhilashveeyes · 09-05-2008, 05:13 AM

can anyone suggest some good antivirus with versions for windows server2003 operating system?

NoReason · 09-07-2008, 01:49 PM

As much as I don't like Symantec for home/personal use, I use the Corporate edition at the office and it does extremely well with 2003 and 2003 R2

**XtabbedoutX** · 09-07-2008, 06:26 PM

I second scottcamp I use Symantec multi tier protection. It works well on server 2003 and the management console is great for keeping an eye on everything.

thebeast1234 · 10-01-2008, 11:40 AM

I would be interested to see what would be the result of running a scan on those servers using a different anti-virus solution, have you ever tried it?
I'd bet you 10 to 1 that you'd be surprised.
I wouls recommend either NOD32 or Kaspersky as Server2003 AV solution, these are proven top performers consistently.

**XtabbedoutX** · 10-01-2008, 11:45 AM

With Symantec Multi-Tier you can control more threats and risks than you can with Either of the other two products you mentioned. Since I deployed Multi-Tier I have seen a dramatic decrease in help desk calls due to Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, etc.

I guess in the end it is all a matter of preference of the Admin and what works with other functions on your servers.

EricClemens · 10-01-2008, 12:22 PM

I'll chime in that Symantec has a good product. One thing you may want to watch for... I've seen installs take 1-2GB without blinking an eye. You may not want to install it on the same drive as your OS (if like many servers the C: drive is 20GB or a smaller size). It will save you from having to reconfigure file locations later to recover space for service packs etc.

**XtabbedoutX** · 10-01-2008, 12:28 PM

My Main Server is far from lacking space, 2 73G Physical drives run on RAID 5 for OS, 4 more Physical Drives Running RAID 10 for File server. I run Symantec Multi-Tier and Symantec Backup Exec. on that server as well and have plenty of room to spare.

adm23 · 07-07-2009, 10:08 AM

Hey quick question for anyone,

when you guys mention Symantec Multi-Tier do you mean Symantec Endpoint Protection + Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition?

Thanks.

09-05-2008, 05:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
abhilashveeyes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 OS: xp sp2	best antivirus for windows server 2003 can anyone suggest some good antivirus with versions for windows server2003 operating system? __________________ Abhi

09-07-2008, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
NoReason Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 556 OS: XP Home	Re: best antivirus for windows server 2003 As much as I don't like Symantec for home/personal use, I use the Corporate edition at the office and it does extremely well with 2003 and 2003 R2 __________________ "Four freedoms: The first is freedom of speech and expression - everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of everyone to worship God in his own way, everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want . . . everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear . . . anywhere in the world." --Franklin D. Roosevelt U.S. President

09-07-2008, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
XtabbedoutX TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,189 OS: Server 2K3 R2 SP 2, Server 2K SP4, XP PRO SP 3, Mac OS X 10.5, iPhone My System	Re: best antivirus for windows server 2003 I second scottcamp I use Symantec multi tier protection. It works well on server 2003 and the management console is great for keeping an eye on everything.

10-01-2008, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
thebeast1234 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP SP3, 2K3 SP2	Re: best antivirus for windows server 2003 I would be interested to see what would be the result of running a scan on those servers using a different anti-virus solution, have you ever tried it? I'd bet you 10 to 1 that you'd be surprised. I wouls recommend either NOD32 or Kaspersky as Server2003 AV solution, these are proven top performers consistently.

10-01-2008, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
XtabbedoutX TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,189 OS: Server 2K3 R2 SP 2, Server 2K SP4, XP PRO SP 3, Mac OS X 10.5, iPhone My System	Re: best antivirus for windows server 2003 With Symantec Multi-Tier you can control more threats and risks than you can with Either of the other two products you mentioned. Since I deployed Multi-Tier I have seen a dramatic decrease in help desk calls due to Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, etc. I guess in the end it is all a matter of preference of the Admin and what works with other functions on your servers. Last edited by XtabbedoutX; 10-01-2008 at 11:47 AM.

10-01-2008, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
EricClemens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 28 OS: WinXP Pro SP3, Vista x86 SP1, All Win Versions	Re: best antivirus for windows server 2003 I'll chime in that Symantec has a good product. One thing you may want to watch for... I've seen installs take 1-2GB without blinking an eye. You may not want to install it on the same drive as your OS (if like many servers the C: drive is 20GB or a smaller size). It will save you from having to reconfigure file locations later to recover space for service packs etc.

10-01-2008, 12:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
XtabbedoutX TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,189 OS: Server 2K3 R2 SP 2, Server 2K SP4, XP PRO SP 3, Mac OS X 10.5, iPhone My System	Re: best antivirus for windows server 2003 My Main Server is far from lacking space, 2 73G Physical drives run on RAID 5 for OS, 4 more Physical Drives Running RAID 10 for File server. I run Symantec Multi-Tier and Symantec Backup Exec. on that server as well and have plenty of room to spare.

07-07-2009, 10:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
adm23 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 OS: MS Server 2003 R2 SP2 x64 Enterprise	Re: best antivirus for windows server 2003 Hey quick question for anyone, when you guys mention Symantec Multi-Tier do you mean Symantec Endpoint Protection + Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition? Thanks.