How to set up malware scanning

Table: Steps for setting up malware scanning

Step description	Link
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 that storage server is connected/joined to Active Directory Domain and 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: NetBackup Malware Scanner Symantec Protection Engine Microsoft Defender Antivirus 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.	Prerequisites for a scan host
On the NetBackup Web UI, configure the malware detection settings.	Configuring a new scan host pool