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I have a Linux web server hosting my website, and i was wondering if anyone recommends the use of some type of AV software. The server is part of a ...
  1. 07-17-2009 #1
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    [SOLVED] RHEL Server Anti-virus software recommended?

    I have a Linux web server hosting my website, and i was wondering if anyone recommends the use of some type of AV software. The server is part of a school districts network, so i'm not sure if its needed...Any comments?
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    Are you running a mail or file server? Most users do not need antivirus.
    Note to new Linux users: No antivirus needed
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    If you are sharing files with Windows users or running a mail server, then you may need to run something like Clamav.
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    no i am strictly using it for hosting a website. And just to be clear...running a mail server is like hosting an email server like Comcast but for a private business?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nickair View Post
    no i am strictly using it for hosting a website. And just to be clear...running a mail server is like hosting an email server like Comcast but for a private business?
    Yes basically
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    Ok, yeah im not doing anything like that. Thanks for the info.
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    Sure thing! Also, be sure to mark this thread as solved if you do not need any more input here.
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