AntiVirus Settings

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Select the following options to configure the antivirus server.

• Enable Virus Scanning. Select this option to have the IMail AntiVirus Server scan messages for viruses.

Note: Virus scanning can be enabled/disabled per domain on the Setting Domain Properties page.

• Repair Infected Files. Select this option to attempt to repair a mail message that is infected. The infected portion is removed and a new file is created containing the repaired message. The initial infected file is deleted.
• Pass File by Name. If IMail AntiVirus is installed on the same computer as IMail, select this option to increase performance. If IMail AntiVirus is installed on a remote server, do not select this option.
• Select one of the following Infected File Actions that occur if IMail AntiVirus Server is unable to repair an infected file. The action also occurs if the Repair Infected Files option is cleared.
  • Redirect Message. The infected message is redirected to the address entered into the Redirect Address box.
  • Bounce Message. Sends a bounce message back to the sender informing him/her that the message was not delivered.
  • Delete File. Does not deliver the message and deletes it from the spool directory.
• Enable either of the following notifications that will be sent for infected messages:
  • Alert Administrator. Select this option to send one email (per infected message) to the email address entered in the Alert Address box.
  • Alert Recipients. Select this option to send an email to the intended recipients informing them that the message was redirected or deleted.
• Other Options:
  • Server IP Address. Enter the IP address of the computer that IMail AntiVirus Server is installed on.
  • Server Port . Enter the port that you want IMail AntiVirus Server to run on. The default port is 7777.

Note: If you change the IP Address or port number after installation, you must change them in the configuration file (symcscan.cfg).

• Redirect Address. If you set the Infected File Action option to Redirect Message, enter the address where you want the infected messages to be sent.

Tip: You may want to set up a mailbox specifically for use with this option

• Alert Address. If the Alert Administrator option is selected, enter an address in which you want to receive email messages with details about infected files.

• Save. Click Save to save your settings. An "Update Successful" message and the time of the update appear.

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