Product guide

• Connecting to remote system — Connect to remote systems with VirusScan Enterprise
installed to perform actions such as modify and schedule scanning or update tasks or to
enable and disable the on-access scanner.
• Submitting threat samples for analysis — Submit samples of undetected potential threats
to Avert Labs through WebImmune.
• Accessing the Avert Labs Threat Library — Access the information in the Avert Labs Threat
Library.
• Troubleshooting — Get information about how to repair the product installation and frequently
asked questions.
Getting started
We assume that you have the necessary privileges to perform the steps described in this guide.
1 Get the VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i product files from the McAfee download site. These files
may include the product installation files, the product package file, the report and help
extension files, and the ePolicy Orchestrator migration tool. See the VirusScan Enterprise
8.7i Release Notes for installation and known issues.
2 For ePolicy Orchestrator, use the Check-In Wizard to add the product and report extension
files and the product package file to the repository. If you are upgrading from a previous
version of VirusScan Enterprise and want to preserve settings, run the ePolicy Orchestrator
migration tool. See the ePolicy Orchestrator product documentation for details.
3 For VirusScan Enterprise standalone installation, see the Installation Guide for details about
installing the product. If you are upgrading from a previous version of VirusScan Enterprise,
the Installation Guide describes how to preserve settings.
What to do first
When installed, VirusScan Enterprise is configured to use the detection definitions that were
packaged with the product and provide general security for your environment. We recommend
that you get the latest detection definitions and customize the configuration to meet your
requirements before you deploy the product to client systems.
Task
Take these actions immediately after installing the product.
1 Set user interface security. Configure the display and password options to prevent users
from accessing specific components or the entire VirusScan Enterprise user interface. See
Controlling Access to the User Interface for more information.
2 Update detection definitions. Perform an Update Now task to ensure that you have
the most recent detection definitions. See Updating Detection Definitions for more
information.
3 Prevent intrusions. Configure these features to prevent potential threats from accessing
your systems:
• Access Protection. Configure access protection rules to prevent unwanted changes
to your computer and enable the option to prevent McAfee processes from being
terminated. See Protecting Your System Access Points for more information.
Introducing VirusScan Enterprise
Getting started
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i8