Summary: The AVG Admin Console uses the
Admin Server to approach the AVG DataCenter database and to centrally define settings for
stations. AVG stations approach the AVG Admin Server to read the setup parameters and to
save their currently defined setting and scan results into the AVG DataCenter. AVG Admin
Console is a program for administration of AVG stations. It communicates directly with the
AVG Admin Server. For scalability, these various server roles can be deployed separately
or on a single device.
AVG Internet Security Business Edition v9.0 consists of
several components. AVG DataCenter consists of a database and AVG Admin Server. The Admin
Server performs the role of a mediator between the AVG DataCenter and AVG stations.
The AVG Admin Console uses the Admin Server to approach the
AVG DataCenter database and to centrally define settings for stations. AVG stations
approach the AVG Admin Server to read the setup parameters and to save their currently
defined setting and scan results into the AVG DataCenter. AVG Admin Console is a program
for administration of AVG stations. It communicates directly with the AVG Admin Server.
For scalability, these various server roles can be deployed separately or on a single
device.
The product delivers anti-spam, anti-spyware, firewall, web
shield, LinkScanner and antiroot kit protection. The server side installation was
automated and included a default Firebird database. Optional databases supported include
SQL Server Express, MS SQL, Oracle and MySQL 5. Once loaded, the remaining configuration
is wizard- driven, including an Installer Wizard that helped with remote installation of
the program on remote systems. Discovery of workstations was supported through domain,
Active Directory or IP Discovery.
The admin interface was easy to use and provided us
everything we needed to configure and manage our endpoints. The product delivers
centralized configuration, management and alerting, updated reporting, one-stop license
management, remote installation and repair, security policy enforcement, improved
deployment capabilities, an update manager, and options for rescue CD creation.
Communication between server and stations is encrypted.
Other new features in v9.0 include a high-speed anti-virus/
anti-spyware scanner, a new firewall, as well as new data and phishing protections.
Strengths:
Very nicely layered malware solution covering server and workstation systems.
Weaknesses:
Light on reporting and scripting tools for rootkit/zero-hour threat detection.
Verdict:
Strong enterprise solution that won't break the bank. It provides a lot of protections
without heavy management overhead. For its all-around performance and feature set we rate
this product Recommended.
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