AVG Email Server Edition 2012 Instruction Manual

AVG Email Server Edition 2012

User Manual

Document revision 2012.05 (2/28/2012)

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Contents

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1. Introduction

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2. AVG Installation Requirements

2.1 Operation Systems Supported

2.2 Email Servers Supported

2.3 Hardware Requirements

2.4 Uninstall Previous Versions

2.5 MS Exchange Service Packs

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3. AVG Installation Process

3.1 Installation Launch

3.2 Activate Your License

3.3 Select Installation Type

3.4 Custom Install - Custom Options

3.5 Installation Completion

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4. E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange Server 2007/2010

4.1 Overview

4.2 E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (routing TA)

4.3 E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (SMTP TA)

4.4 E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (VSAPI)

4.5 Detection Actions

4.6 Mail Filtering

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5. E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange Server 2003

5.1 Overview

5.2 E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (VSAPI)

5.3 Detection Actions

5.4 Mail Filtering

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6. AVG for Kerio MailServer

6.1 Configuration

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7. Anti-Spam Configuration

7.1 Anti-Spam Principles

7.2 Anti-Spam Interface

7.3 Anti-Spam Settings

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7.4 Performance

7.5 RBL

7.6 Whitelist

7.7 Blacklist

7.8 Expert Settings

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8. AVG Settings Manager

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9. FAQ and Technical Support

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1. Introduction

This user manual provides comprehensive documentation for AVG Email Server Edition 2012.

Congratulations on your purchase of AVG Email Server Edition 2012! AVG Email Server Edition 2012 is one of a range of award winning AVG products designed to

provide you with peace of mind and total security for your server. As with all AVG products AVG Email Server Edition 2012 has been completely re-designed, from the ground up, to deliver AVG’s

renowned and accredited security protection in a new, more user friendly and efficient way. AVG has been designed and developed to protect your computing and networking activity. Enjoy the

experience of full protection from AVG.

Note: This documentation contains description of specific E-mail Server Edition features. Should you require information about other AVG features, please consult the user guide to Internet Security edition, which contains all the necessary details. You can download the guide from the http://www.

avg.com.

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2. AVG Installation Requirements

2.1. Operation Systems Supported

AVG Email Server Edition 2012 is intended to protect e-mail servers running under the following operating systems:

Windows 2008 Server Edition (x86 and x64) Windows 2003 Server (x86, x64) SP1

2.2. Email Servers Supported

The following e-mail servers are supported:

MS Exchange 2003 Server version MS Exchange 2007 Server version MS Exchange 2010 Server version Kerio MailServer – version 6.7.2 and higher

2.3. Hardware Requirements

Minimum hardware requirements for AVG Email Server Edition 2012 are:

Intel Pentium CPU 1.5 GHz 500 MB of free hard drive space (for installation purposes) 512 MB of RAM memory

Recommended hardware requirements for AVG Email Server Edition 2012 are:

Intel Pentium CPU 1.8 GHz 600 MB of free hard drive space (for installation purposes) 512 MB of RAM memory

2.4. Uninstall Previous Versions

If you have an older version of AVG Email Server installed, you will need to uninstall it manually before installing AVG Email Server Edition 2012. You must manually perform the uninstallation of the previous version, using the standard windows functionality.

From the start menu Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs select the

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correct program from the list of installed software (or you can do this maybe even easier via menu Start/All Programs/AVG/Uninstall AVG).

If you have previously used the AVG 8.x or older version, do not forget to uninstall also individual server plug-ins.

Note: It will be necessary to restart the store service during the uninstallation process. Exchange plug-in - run setupes.exe with the /uninstall parameter from the folder where the

plug-in was installed.

e.g. C:\AVG4ES2K\setupes.exe /uninstall

Lotus Domino/Notes plug-in - run setupln.exe with the /uninstall parameter from folder where the plug-in was installed:

e.g. C:\AVG4LN\setupln.exe /uninstall

2.5. MS Exchange Service Packs

There is no service pack required for MS Exchange 2003 Server; however, it is recommended to keep your system as up to date with the latest service packs and hotfixes as possible in order to obtain maximal available security.

Service Pack for MS Exchange 2003 Server (optional):

http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/evaluation/sp2/overview.mspx

At the beginning of the setup, all system libraries versions will be examined. If it is necessary to install newer libraries, the installer will rename the old ones with a .delete extension. They will be deleted after the system restart.

Service Pack for MS Exchange 2007 Server (optional):

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=44c66ad6-f185-4a1d-a9ab473c1188954c&displaylang=en

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3. AVG Installation Process

To install AVG on your computer, you need to get the latest installation file. You can use the installation file from the CD that is a part of your box edition but this file might be out-of-date. Therefore we recommended getting the latest installation file online. You can download the file from the AVG website (at http://www.avg.com/download?prd=msw)

Note: There are two installation packages available for your product - for 32bit operating systems (marked as x86) and for 64bit operating systems (marked as x64). Be sure to use the correct installation package for your specific operating system.

During the installation process you will be asked for your license number. Please make sure you have it available before starting the installation. The number can be found in the CD packaging. If you purchased your copy of AVG on-line, your license number will have been delivered to you via e-mail.

Once you have downloaded and saved the installation file on your hard drive, you can launch the installation process. The installation is a sequence of dialog windows with a brief description of what do at each step. In the following, we offer an explanation for each dialog window:

3.1. Installation Launch

The installation process starts with the Welcome window. In here you select the language used for the installation process and read the license conditions. Use the Printable version button to open the license text in a new window. Press the Accept button to confirm and continue to the next dialog.

Attention: You will be able to choose also additional languages for the application interface later during the installation process.

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3.2. Activate Your License

In the Activate your License dialog you have to fill in your license number. Enter your license number into the License Number text field. The license number will be in the

confirmation e-mail that you received after purchasing your AVG on-line. You must type in the number exactly as shown. If the digital form of the license number is available (in the email), it is recommended to use the copy and paste method to insert it.

Press the Next button to continue the installation process.

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3.3. Select Installation Type

The Select type of Installation dialog offers the choice of two installation options: Quick Install and Custom Install.

For most users, it is highly recommended to keep to the Quick Install that installs AVG in fully automatic mode with settings predefined by the program vendor. This configuration provides maximum security combined with the optimal use of resources. In the future, if the need arises to change the configuration, you will always have the possibility to do so directly in the AVG application.

Custom Install should only be used by experienced users who have a valid reason to install AVG with non-standard settings. E.g. to fit specific system requirements.

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3.4. Custom Install - Custom Options

The Destination folder dialog allows you to specify the location where AVG should be installed. By default, AVG will be installed to the program files folder located on drive C:. If you want to change this location, use the Browse button to display the drive structure, and select the respective folder.

The Component selection section displays an overview of all AVG components that can be installed. If the default settings do not suit you, you can remove/add specific components.

However, you can only select from components that are included in your purchased AVG edition. Only those components will be offered to be installed within the Component Selection dialog!

AVG Remote Admin Client - if you intend to connect AVG to an AVG DataCenter (AVG

Network Editions), then you need to select this option. Settings Manager - a tool suitable mainly for network administrators that allows you to copy,

edit and distribute AVG configuration. The configuration can be saved to a portable device (USB flash drive etc.) and then applied manually or any other way to chosen stations.

Additional Installed Languages - you can define which language(s) AVG should be installed in. Check the Additional installed languages item and then select the desired languages from the respective menu.

Basic overview of the individual server components (Server Addins):

Anti-Spam Server for MS Exchange

Checks all incoming e-mail messages and marks unwanted e-mails as SPAM. It uses several analyzing methods to process each e-mail message, offering maximum possible protection

against unwanted e-mail messages.

E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (routing Transport Agent)

Checks all incoming, outgoing and internal e-mail messages going through the MS Exchange HUB role.

Available for MS Exchange 2007/2010 and can be installed for HUB role only.

E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (SMTP Transport Agent)

Checks all e-mail messages coming through the MS Exchange SMTP interface. Available for MS Exchange 2007/2010 only and can be installed for both EDGE and HUB

roles.

E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (VSAPI)

Checks all e-mail messages stored in user mailboxes. If any viruses are detected, they are

moved to the Virus Vault, or completely removed. Note: There are different options available for different versions of MS Exchange. Continue by pressing the Next button.

3.5. Installation Completion

If you selected the Remote Administration Component module during module selection, then the final screen will allow you to define the connection string for connecting to your AVG DataCenter.

This dialog also allows you to decide whether you want to participate in the Product Improvement Program that collects anonymous information on detected threats in order to increase the overall Internet security level. If you agree with this statement, please keep the I agree to participate in the

AVG 2012 web safety and Product Improvement Program ... option checked (the option is confirmed, by default).

Confirm your choices by clicking the Finish button. AVG is now installed on your computer and fully functional. The program is running in the

background in fully automatic mode. To individually setup protection for your e-mail server, follow the appropriate chapter:

E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange Server 2007/2010

E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange Server 2003

AVG for Kerio MailServer

4. E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange Server 2007/2010

4.1. Overview

The AVG for MS Exchange Server 2007/2010 configuration options are fully integrated within the AVG Email Server Edition 2012 as server components.

Basic overview of the individual server components:

Anti-Spam - Anti-Spam Server for MS Exchange

Checks all incoming e-mail messages and marks unwanted e-mails as SPAM. It uses several

analyzing methods to process each e-mail message, offering maximum possible protection

against unwanted e-mail messages.

EMS (routing) - E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (routing Transport Agent)

Checks all incoming, outgoing and internal e-mail messages going through the MS Exchange

HUB role.

Available for MS Exchange 2007/2010 and can be installed for HUB role only.

EMS (SMTP) - E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (SMTP Transport Agent)

Checks all e-mail messages coming through the MS Exchange SMTP interface.

Available for MS Exchange 2007/2010 only and can be installed for both EDGE and HUB

roles.

EMS (VSAPI) - E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (VSAPI)

Checks all e-mail messages stored in user mailboxes. If any viruses are detected, they are

moved to the Virus Vault, or completely removed.

Important note: If you decided to install and use VSAPI in combination with routing Transport agent on a Hub Exchange role, your e-mail messages will be scanned twice. To avoid this, please check the Do not scan outgoing messages (MS Exchange 2007/2010) box in VSAPI settings (click here to learn more).

Click a required component icon to open its interface. With the exception of Anti-Spam, all the components share the following common control buttons and links:

Scan Results

Opens a new dialog where you can review scan results:

Here you can check messages divided into several tabs according to their severity. See

configuration of individual components for amending the severity and reporting.

By default there are displayed only results for the last two days. You can change the

displayed period by amending the following options:

o Show last - insert preferred days and hours.

o Show selection - choose a custom time and date interval.

o Show all - Displays results for the whole time period.

Use Refresh button to reload the results.

Refresh statistical values - updates stats displayed above.

Reset statistical values - resets all the stats to zero.

The working buttons are as follows:

Settings - use this button to open settings of the component.

Back - press this button to return to the Server components overview.

You will find more information on individual settings of all components in the chapters below.

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