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  2. NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide
  3. Section IV. Malware scanning
  4. Malware scan configuration parameters
  5. VIRUS_SIGNATURE_UPDATE_INTERVAL
NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide

VIRUS_SIGNATURE_UPDATE_INTERVAL

The VIRUS_SIGNATURE_UPDATE_INTERVAL parameter specifies the validity period, in hours, for the malware signature definitions used by NetBackup. By default, the malware signature definitions remain valid for 4 hours. You can adjust this interval as required. Setting the value to 0 will update the malware signature definitions before every scan.

Table: Virus signature update interval option information

Usage

Description

Where to use

On NetBackup media servers.

How to use

Set the following parameters in bp.conf file:

  • To change the cleanup period in hours:

    VIRUS_SIGNATURE_UPDATE_INTERVAL = 2

    Note:

    Value should be in number of hours only.

  • To update definition for every scan:

    VIRUS_SIGNATURE_UPDATE_INTERVAL = 0

Equivalent NetBackup web UI property:

No equivalent exists in the host properties.

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