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8. Configuring DAT files and Engine updates
All of the previous sections describing on-demand and on-access scanning require the VirusScan
Enterprise DAT files and scan engines to be the most recent versions available. The DAT files
are updated daily to identify and take action against the most recent threats. See best practice
4. Confirming VirusScan, DAT file, and engine versions for descriptions and how to confirm your
DAT and engine versions.
To configure a VirusScan Enterprise autoupdate task using ePolicy Orchestrator, click Menu |
System | System Tree and Client tasks. Click Edit settings for the VSE AutoUpdate Task
and select the following settings under Signatures and engines:
• Engine
• Buffer Overflow DAT for VirusScan Enterprise
NOTE: Buffer overflow is not installed on 64-bit systems.
• DAT
The following ePolicy Orchestrator 4.5 display shows auto update for these DAT files and scan
engine packages configured:
Configuring Essential Security
8. Configuring DAT files and Engine updates
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.816