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 email (per infected message) to the email address entered in the Alert Address box. The email 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 email 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 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.
Related Topics
Overview of Standard Anti-Virus (BitDefender)
Updating Virus Definitions (BitDefender)