Danger Gilbert's Windows Server Config

[Gilbert2020]

Our current anti virus is going to be expired soon. We are searching for another anti virus / malware software. What is the best anti virus / malware for windows server? Thank you.

 

[harlan4096]

There are the "big names" in AVs for Servers: BitDefender, ESET, Kaspersky... difficult to know which is best, maybe You can check "independent organizations" ( ) malware results/test or just try Yourself...

Would be also welcome You fill up all the missing data of Your system in the 1st post, thanks

 

[Gilbert2020]

There are the "big names" in AVs for Servers: BitDefender, ESET, Kaspersky... difficult to know which is best, maybe You can check "independent organizations" ( ) malware results/test or just try Yourself...

Would be also welcome You fill up all the missing data of Your system in the 1st post, thanks

Thank you for your advice. I will look at some of your recommendations.

 

[Gilbert2020]

There are the "big names" in AVs for Servers: BitDefender, ESET, Kaspersky... difficult to know which is best, maybe You can check "independent organizations" ( ) malware results/test or just try Yourself...

Would be also welcome You fill up all the missing data of Your system in the 1st post, thanks

Do you have any other suggestions/recommendations for server-based antivirus software?

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

In my opinion a server shouldn't only trust on a AV program.

Also why use server version anyway instead of normal one?

 

[Gilbert2020]

In my opinion a server shouldn't only trust on a AV program.

Also why use server version anyway instead of normal one?

There are pros and cons between server-based AV and client-based AV. It depends on what works for an individual organization. But in our case, we make sure to cover all the possible options.

 

[harlan4096]

@Gilbert2020:

Please specify the Operating System.

Set UAC to Always Notify.

Specify the exact version of product You have installed.

In Photos and Files Backup , consider also cloud services.

In Backup and RollBack, You may add a full Image System BackUp solution: Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliable.

In Periodic Scanners, You may add MalWareBytes Free, EmsiSoft Emergengy Kit and HitManPro Free.

In Browsers and Extensions, You may add uBlock Origin or AdGuard AdBlocker.

A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.

Also as perviously commented , You are using a server OS as a Workstation

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

But in our case, we make sure to cover all the possible options

Fair enough!

 

[Gilbert2020]

Also as perviously commented , You are using a server OS as a Workstation

First and foremost thank you for your suggestions and advice. Second, I'm referring to our windows servers that are currently running in Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise.

 

[harlan4096]

@Gilbert2020: please kindly edit Your 1st post and fill in the additional data, thanks...

 

[Gilbert2020]

There are the "big names" in AVs for Servers: BitDefender, ESET, Kaspersky... difficult to know which is best, maybe You can check "independent organizations" ( ) malware results/test or just try Yourself...

We are now installing the Kaspersky Endpoint security cloud. They have a 1-month trial version. We'll update you once we are done with the testing.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Windows Server 2008 R2

The support of Windows Server 2008 R2 and thus the delivery of security updates was discontinued on 14 January 2020.

With the paid ESU (Extended Security Updates) programme, support for bulk buyers can be extended via the volume licensing programme up to a maximum of 10 January 2023.

Did you use the paid ESU? else your system is highly on danger!

 

[low L!fe]

Bitdefender GravityZone
or
Vipre Endpoint Protection

 

[Gilbert2020]

The support of Windows Server 2008 R2 and thus the delivery of security updates was discontinued on 14 January 2020.

With the paid ESU (Extended Security Updates) programme, support for bulk buyers can be extended via the volume licensing programme up to a maximum of 10 January 2023.

Did you use the paid ESU? else your system is highly on danger!

We are now planning to upgrade our system from windows server 2008 to windows server 2019.

 

[bayasdev]

Go with a big vendor like Kaspersky, ESET or Bitdefender and try to limit who has physical access to the servers as well as hardening the OS and keeping everything up to date.