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  2. NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide
  3. Section IV. Malware scanning
  4. Malware scan configuration parameters
  5. MALWARE_DETECTION_TIMEOUT_PERIOD option for NetBackup servers
NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide

MALWARE_DETECTION_TIMEOUT_PERIOD option for NetBackup servers

The MALWARE_DETECTION_TIMEOUT_PERIOD parameter is used to configure the duration of the scan operation that is allowed to run before timeout happens. Scan operation for backup image can take a long time based upon the factors like backup size, number of files in the backup. By default, scan operation times out after 2 days. User can set the timeout value in hours.

Table: MALWARE_DETECTION_TIMEOUT_PERIOD option information

Usage

Description

Where to Use

On NetBackup primary servers.

How to use

Use nbgetconfig or nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the value of the timeout.

For information about these commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide.

Use the following format:

MALWARE_DETECTION_TIMEOUT_PERIOD = 72

Equivalent NetBackup web UI property

No equivalent exists in the host properties.

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