Anti-Virus Settings (BitDefender)
How to get hereSelect the following options to configure the anti-virus server.
- Anti-Virus Type. BitDefender / IMail Standard Anti-Virus
- Enable Virus Scanning. Select this option to have the IMail Anti-Virus 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.
- Infected File Actions that occur if IMail Anti-Virus Server is unable to repair an infected file. The action also occurs if the Repair Infected Files option is cleared.
- Delete File. Does not deliver the message and deletes it from the spool directory.
- Bounce Message. Sends a bounce message back to the sender informing him/her that the message was not delivered.
- Redirect Message. The infected message is redirected to the address entered into the Redirect Address box.
- Enable either of the following notifications that will be sent for infected messages:
- Alert Administrator. Select this option to send one e-mail (per infected message) to the e-mail address entered in the Alert Address box. The e-mail that is sent to the administrator contains the following information: sender, intended recipient, message ID, subject, virus detected, and the action taken.
- Alert Recipients. Select this option to send an e-mail to the intended recipients informing them that the message was redirected or deleted.
- Other Options:
- Definition Path. Directory name where BitDefender definitions are located. This folder is under the IMail directory by default.
- Update URL. The URL for BitDefender updates. AVupdate.exe must be run for these updates to take place, and it is up to the IMail Administrator to setup a schedule for this process to occur.
- 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 e-mail messages with details about infected files.
- Save. Click Save to save your settings. An "Update Successful" message and the time of the update appear.
Related Topics
Overview of Standard Anti-Virus (BitDefender)
Updating Virus Definitions (BitDefender)