Re: Which virus scanner is best for our needs?

From: Graham Hillstomer (no email)
Date: Tue Oct 01 2002 - 10:25:45 EDT


('binary' encoding is not supported, stored as-is) Hi Roger,

> I work for a small web hosting provider that wants to add an anti-virus
> solution for our customers.
>
> Currently we are using Postfix running as a gateway on a Linux box to block
> spam. It then forwards mail to the respective mail server for our
> customer's domain. I am looking at adding Amavis to the Postfix server but
> am a little overwhelmed by the number of different Anti-Virus scanners out
> there. Due to the size of our shop we really don't have the time to
> evaluate all the products out there.

Please search within the archives for

"[Test and results] Re: Any larger scale Postfix anti-virus sites ?" from me and it will save you some time and effort.

> We have the following requirements and would appreciate any suggestions:
> 1. Low cost - we are looking at adding this as a "free" or "low-cost"
> feature for our customers.

Ok, no problem since it is up to you how you expense the software, labor involved.

> 2. Able to handle multiple domains - we really cannot afford something with
> a $200 per domain cost.

Better look to Vexira Antivirus (http://www.vexira.com) or RAV then. Both companies offer unlimited domain licensing.

> 3. Automatic update of definitions - we don't have a lot of time to be baby
> sit this.

Vexira is the way to go. Updates both the virus scanning engine and virus databases.

> 4. Possibly the ability to scan per domain. Right now customer's email does
> not get scanned for spam unless they request it (we add it to the Postfix
> server and modify the DNS zone file). We would like to be able to offer the
> options of Anti-Virus scanning or Anti-Spam scanning or both if possible
> using one Linux Box.

This can be done with Postfix, SpamAssassin and Razor. I personally think SpamAssassin + Razor great. Vexira is a enterprise class virus protection program so it is not developed to offer selective domain limitations. I was told by the support guys at Central Command the philosophy is to eliminate the virus problem.

RAV has better per domain/mail box configuration but Vexira overall is a better application and less costly.
 
Graham

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