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NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide

Configuration steps for malware detection

Table: Configuration steps for malware detection

Step description

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Install or upgrade NetBackup software on the primary server, the media server, and MSDP storage server to version 10.0 or later.

NetBackup Installation or Upgrade Guide

For BYO setup, Instant access must be configured on MSDP storage server.

See the Configuring Universal share section in Veritas NetBackup™ Deduplication Guide

Configure the required share type such as NFS or SMB.

Notes:

  • Perform the following steps on MSDP storage server:

  • Configure NFS and SMB configurations. Also, NFS or SMB client must be on scan host.

  • For SMB share, ensure to obtain an active directory domain details and a valid user credentials.

  • Ensure that user specified in the share type has required permission to mount.

See the Configuring Universal share section in Veritas NetBackup™ Deduplication Guide

On the scan host, configure any of the following malware tool:

  • Symantec Protection Engine

  • Microsoft Defender Antivirus

  • NetBackup Malware Scanner

Note:

Ensure that the host user has required permission to scan with configured malware tool and is able to access the mount on the storage server.

See Prerequisites for a scan host.

On the NetBackup web UI, configure the malware detection settings.

See Configure a new scan host pool.

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