Monitor and adjust based on backup job performance
Monitor the performance of backup jobs when malware scanning is enabled. If performance degradation is noted, adjust scanning settings as needed to optimize backup times.
Optimize scan frequency: If backup windows are too long due to scanning, consider adjusting scan frequencies or using selective scanning options based on data importance.
Use resource throttling: Adjust resource throttling on storage server to prevent scanning operation from overwhelming system resources during peak backup times.
Model your malware scanning strategy based on your RPOs: Malware scanning should be performed in alignment with your Recovery Point objectives (RPOs).
Plan scanning during off-peak hours: To minimize the performance impact on backup jobs, perform malware scans during off-peak hours or when backup storage server resource usage is lower.