User manual

User interface and operation
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– General: Extended risk categories for on-demand and on-access scans, password
protection for the server on the AntiVir Server Console, security alerts for
outdated Avira AntiVir servers, directories used, restriction of reports and of
event log
– Update: Download via web server or file server, product updates, configuration
of connection to the download server
– Alerts: Configuration of network alerts of the Guard and Scanner
– Email: Configuration of email alerts via SMTP from the Guard, Scanner, Updater
modules
5.2 User interface: Tray icon
After installation of the Avira AntiVir Server service, the Avira AntiVir Server tray icon is
displayed on the protected server in the notification area. The tray icon displays the
status of the AntiVir Guard service:
Icon Description
AntiVir Guard is enabled
AntiVir Guard is disabled
You can access the functions via the tray icon context menu. To open the context menu,
click the tray icon with the right-hand mouse button.
– Start AntiVir: Opens the AntiVir Server Console for management of the
connected AntiVir Server. This option is only available if an AntiVir Server
Console has been installed locally on the computer and if you are logged on to the
computer with administrator rights.
– Check 'My Documents': Starts the Scanner scan profile "My Documents": The
default "My files" location of the logged-in user is scanned for viruses and
unwanted programs.
– Help: opens the Online Help.
– Avira on the Internet: Opens the Avira web portal.
Note
The AntiVir Server Console can also be opened by double-clicking the tray icon.
5.3 Quickstart
Carry out these steps if you are using the Avira AntiVir Server for the first time:
1. Installation
Install the Avira AntiVir Server service on the servers that you want to protect against
viruses and unwanted programs. Install the AntiVir Server Console on at least one
computer on your network.
See chapter Installation.