Technical Note: XTN2006
Overview
When installing antivirus (AV) protection on a XenData system, it is important to choose an AV solution that has been certified. XenData Archive Series software and AV software use file system filtering techniques and there may be undesirable interactions if you use an AV product that has not been certified.
The Antivirus and Antispyware module of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows (Version 11) has been certified for use with XenData Archive Series software, version 7. This technical note describes how to configure Endpoint Protection and the XenData archive to provide effective antivirus protection.
AV Functions
Kaspersky Endpoint Security, like most AV software, performs two basic functions:
- Continuous Monitoring
Detects files containing malware when written to and read from the computer. It then takes actions to disinfect or quarantine the file.
- Scanning
Scanning may be configured as an on-demand operation which scans file systems on the computer to detect any files containing malware.
Continuous Monitoring
Kaspersky Endpoint Security may be used for continuous monitoring. It provides effective detection of files written to and read from the XenData volume.
Scanning
When scanning, Kaspersky Endpoint Security restores all files, even files that have the offline attribute set. Users should be aware that when set to scan the XenData managed volume, it will restore all files represented as a stub file from LTO, ODA or cloud object storage (as applicable).
Applicable Operating Systems
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
Applicable XenData Software
This technical note is applicable to:
- Version 7 – Server Editions of Archive Series software including the Cloud File Gateway
PBS
XenData’s fully supported clustered server meets all the requirements for our disaster recovery site. We have been very pleased with the SX-525 product and XenData’s technical team who have provided system design and integration services above and beyond expectations.
James Cutright, Director, Project Management
PBS
Crew Cuts
I did my research, and the best archive solution was from XenData which manages a robotic LTO library behind the scenes. This helps to minimize our total costs and allows us to focus on producing great content for our customers.
Chris Keenan, CTO
Crew Cuts
Ideal Systems Singapore
We partnered with XenData for the GlobeCast Broadcast facility rollout, because it offers one of the most cost effective, robust digital video archives on the market and a great migration alternative to some of the more expensive digital video archive vendor offerings.
Fintan Mc Kiernan, CEO
Ideal Systems Singapore
North Shore Automation
Having completed over 25 joint installations of XenData archive systems, we have found everyone on the XenData team to be both highly professional and super responsive and their technology to be rock solid. They are truly a pleasure to work with.
Bryson Jones, Founder
North Shore Automation
This is Just a Test
With over 558 TB of content and growing, conventional backup solutions just don’t work for us. Our XenData system allows us to maintain an ongoing mirrored copy of our shared storage while creating replica LTO copies for offsite storage.
Nathan Flom
This is Just a Test
Excelencia
We have now installed over 170 XenData archive systems across Mexico and they have proven to be very reliable. In addition, the technical support from XenData has been outstanding.
Jorge Castaneda, President
Excelencia en Comunicaciones y Tecnología