Avg INTERNET SECURITY BUSINESS EDITION 2011 User Manual

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AVG Internet Security Business Edition 2011

User Manual

Document revision 2011.01 (13. 8. 2010)

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Contents

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1. Introduction

1.1 AVG Internet Security Business Edition scheme

1.2 Key features and functions

1.3 Operating Systems Supported

1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirements

1.5 Recommended Hardware Requirements

1.6 Network Requirements

1.6.1 Ports to be allowed on stations

1.6.2 Ports to be Allowed for Remote Administration

1.7 Migrating Stations From Previous Version

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2. AVG Internet Security Business Edition Installation

2.1 Components Overview

2.1.1 AVG Admin Server Deployment Wizard

2.1.2 AVG Network Installer

2.1.3 AVG Admin Console

2.1.4 AVG Admin Lite

2.1.5 AVG Admin Server

2.1.6 Server roles

2.2 Where to Install and Deploy

2.3 Welcome Dialog

2.4 License Activation

2.5 Installation Type

2.6 Custom Options

2.7 Installation Complete

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3. AVG Admin Deployment Wizard

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Deploying multiple UpdateProxy roles

3.3 Role Selection

3.4 DataCenter Role

3.5 DataCenter Role - First Deployment

3.6 DataCenter Role - Repeated Deployment

3.7 DataCenter Role - Databases Overview

3.7.1 Firebird

3.7.2 MS SQL Server Express Edition

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3.7.3 MS SQL Server

3.7.4 Oracle

3.7.5 MySQL 5

3.8 DataCenter Role - Data Import

3.9 DataCenter Role - Server Access

3.10 UpdateProxy Role

3.10.1 Update Servers

3.11 Configuration Overview

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4. AVG Network Installer Wizard Basic Mode

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4.1 Remote Installation on Windows XP Home

4.2 Recommendations for Components

4.3 Welcome

4.4 Installation Method

4.5 Remote Network Installation

4.5.1 All Stations from the Domain

4.5.2 Enter an IP Range

4.5.3 Import Stations from File

4.5.4 Select a Single Station

4.5.5 Select from Active Directory

4.6 Remote network installation - final steps

4.7 Creation of AVG Installation Script

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5. AVG Network Installer Wizard Advanced Mode

5.1 Welcome

5.2 Installation Method

5.3 Remote Network Installation

5.3.1 All Stations from the Domain

5.3.2 Enter an IP Range

5.3.3 Import Stations from File

5.3.4 Select a Single Station

5.3.5 Select from Active Directory

5.4 Remote network installation - final steps

5.5 Creation of AVG Installation Script

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6. AVG Admin Console

6.1 What is AVG Admin Console

6.2 AVG Admin Console Interface Overview

6.2.1 Upper Main Menu

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6.2.2 Navigation Tree

6.2.3 Records Section

6.2.4 Status Panel

6.2.5 Quick Help Panel

6.2.6 Filter Panel

6.2.7 The Latest Versions

6.3 Synchronization Process

6.3.1 Station Settings Synchronization

6.3.2 Scan Results Synchronization

6.3.3 Station Components States Synchronization

6.4 Stations

6.4.1 Non-Compliant Stations

6.4.2 Stations with AVG Firewall

6.4.3 New Stations

6.4.4 Filtering

6.5 Servers

6.5.1 AVG Admin servers

6.5.2 Application Servers

6.5.3 Filtering

6.6 Scan results

6.6.1 Filtering

6.7 Events

6.7.1 Filtering

6.8 Notifications

6.8.1 Condition Tab

6.8.2 Message Tab

6.9 Graphic Reports

6.9.1 Report Templates

6.9.2 Report Schedules

6.9.3 Generated Reports

6.9.4 Filtering

6.10 Licenses

6.10.1 Shared Settings

6.10.2 Stations

6.11 Pending Requests

6.11.1 Filtering

6.12 Network Installer

6.12.1 Network Scanning

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6.12.2 Remote Network Installation

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7. AVG Admin Server

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8. AVG Admin Lite

8.1 AVG Admin Deployment Wizard Lite

8.2 AVG Network Installer Wizard Lite

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9. AVG Settings Manager

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10. Configuration

10.1 Shared Settings for Stations/Groups

10.2 Shared Firewall Settings

10.3 Shared Settings for Application Servers

10.4 AVG Admin Server Settings

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8.1.1 Configuration Overview

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8.1.2 Completion

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8.2.1 Installation Settings

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8.2.2 Creation of AVG Installation Script

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8.2.3 Completion

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10.1.1 General control and priority levels

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10.1.2 Alert Manager settings

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10.1.3 Remote Administration

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10.1.4 Allowed Actions

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10.1.5 License

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10.1.6 Configuration copying

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10.1.7 Scheduled Scans

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10.1.8 Moving values to groups/servers

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10.1.9 Anti-Spam

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10.2.1 Setting Items as Mandatory

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10.2.2 Profiles

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10.3.1 Overview

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10.3.2 Anti-Spam Server for MS Exchange

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

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

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10.3.5 E-mail Scanner for MS Exchange (VSAPI)

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10.3.6 Document Scanner for MS SharePoint

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10.3.7 Detection Actions

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10.3.8 Mail Filtering

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10.4.1 General tab

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10.4.2 DataCenter tab

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10.4.3 UpdateProxy tab

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10.4.4 E-mail tab

10.5 Connection String

10.6 Proxy Server

10.7 AVG Admin Console

10.8 Sidebar/Desktop Gadgets

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10.7.1 Context Menu

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10.7.2 Station Groups

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11.1 How to Connect Stations to AVG Datacenter

11.2 How to Migrate Stations from/to Different DataCenter

11.3 How to Synchronize Stations

11.4 How to solve Update related issues

11.5 How to install AVG remotely on Windows XP Home

11.6 How to Change User Interface Language

11.7 How to Control station users actions

11.8 Requests handling and status messages

11.9 How to manage ac cess rights

11.10 How to maintain the DataCenter database

11.11 List of AVG Setup Parameters

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12. AVG DataCenter

12.1 Maintenance

12.2 Password protection

12.3 Converting the AVG DataCenter to a Different Database

12.4 Web Interface

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11.1.1 Connecting Stations Manually

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11.2.1 Importing Stations and Settings from AVG DataCenter 9.0

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11.2.2 Migrating Stations to another AVG DataCenter

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13. AVG Managed Update

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14. Updates

14.1 General Information

14.2 Update within the Local Network

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15. AVG Admin Server for Linux

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15.1 Installation

15.2 Start-up Parameters

15.3 Configuration

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16. FAQ and Technical Support

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15.1.1 Firebird Installation

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15.1.2 Database Setup

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15.1.3 AVG Admin Server 9.0 for Linux Installation

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15.1.4 Manual Database Upgrade

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15.1.5 License

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15.1.6 AVG Admin Server 9.0 for Linux Configuration

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1. Introduction

This user manual provides comprehensive documentation for AVG Internet Security Business Edition.

Important notice:

The document may contain references to other user guides, especially the Internet Security guide. If you are not familiar with the AVG User Interface and AVG advanced/Firewall settings we strongly recommend that you download all relevant guides in advance from the http://www.avg.com/ww-en website,

Support Center/Download/Documentation section.

You can also use context help, which is available through the application, to get the requested information.

1.1. AVG Internet Security Business Edition scheme

Please review the simplified scheme of AVG Internet Security Business Edition showing the basic connection and interaction of remote administration components in the default and most common configuration:

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1) AVG DataCenter

consists of a database, and AVG Admin Server. The AVG Admin Server performs the role of a mediator between the AVG DataCenter and AVG stations. The AVG Admin Console uses the AVG Admin Server to approach the AVG DataCenter database, and to c entrally define settings for stations and system parameters. 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 Server also works as a local update source. If you deploy the UpdateProxy role to multiple servers, you can then use them for updating stations and keeping the bandwidth/load in balance.

2) AVG Admin Console

is a program for administration of AVG stations. It communicates directly with the AVG Admin Server.

3) Stations

communicate with the AVG Admin Server that accepts the default settings, requests spec ific settings, sends the scan results etc.

4) AVG Technologies Server

provides AVG Admin Server/Servers with update files.

1.2. Key features and functions

AVG Internet Security Business Edition offers the following functions:

· Remote installation

Using this function you can easily install AVG on all stations in the local network. This remote installation is secured by the AVG Network Installer Wizard – a program for direct remote installation and/or creation of an installation sc ript that makes it possible to run the Setup installation program on all remote network stations.

· Centrally controlled updates

All AVG stations in the network can be updated centrally using the AVG Admin Console.

· Server roles

AVG Internet Security Business Edition can now act in multiple roles, where

each role can be deployed separately (DataCenter role used for remote stations management, UpdateProxy role for managing updates), which allows the user to divide the load among multiple physical servers.

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· Secured communication

Network communication between AVG Admin (AVG Admin Server) and stations is completely encrypted.

· Full remote administration in the network

The full functionality of the AVG Internet Security Business Edition guarantees:

Automated remote AVG installation on all network stations thanks to new AVG Network installer Wizard

Continuous overview of all network AVG stations’ current status

Central control and administration of AVG stations’ configuration

AVG Internet Security Business Edition full functionality is provided by the AVG Admin Console, and the AVG DataCenter.

If you do not need the full functionality, it is possible to install and deploy only the AVG Admin Lite (for installation scripts generation and local update source).

· In addition to all standard features, AVG Internet Security Business Edition may

contain the following components support (configuration available direc tly from the AVG Admin Console):

Anti-Spam protection

Anti-Spyware protection

Firewall protection

Online Shield protection

LinkScanner protection

Anti-Rootkit protection

Note: Depending on your edition, the support of components may vary!

· Backward compatibility including an easy migration from the previous version!

1.3. Operating Systems Supported

AVG Internet Security Business Edition is intended to manage/protect stations with the following operating systems (with the exceptions mentioned below the list):

· MS Windows XP Professional SP2

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· MS Windows XP Home SP2

· MS Windows XP Professional x64 SP1

· MS Windows Server 2003 SP1

· MS Windows Server 2003 x64

· MS Windows 2008 Server

· MS Windows 2008 Server x64

· MS Windows Vista, all editions

· MS Windows Vista x64, all editions

· MS Windows 7, all editions

· MS Windows 7 x64, all editions

The AVG Admin console, AVG Admin Server and related components are supported in the following operating systems:

· MS Windows XP Professional SP2

· MS Windows XP Home SP2

· MS Windows XP Professional x64 SP1

· MS Windows Server 2003 SP1

· MS Windows Server 2003 x64

· MS Windows 2008 Server

· MS Windows 2008 Server x64

· MS Windows Vista, all editions

· MS Windows Vista x64, all editions

· MS Windows 7, all editions

· MS Windows 7 x64, all editions

The AVG Admin Server for Linux is supported in the Redhat, Suse, Mandriva, Ubuntu, Debian and possibly other i386/x64 based Linux distributions.

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1.4. Minimum Hardware Requirements

Minimum hardware requirements for AVG Internet Sec urity Business Edition and related components are as follows:

· Intel Pentium CPU 1.5 GHz

· 500 MB of free hard drive space

· 512 MB of RAM memory

1.5. Recommended Hardware Requirements

Recommended hardware requirements for AVG Internet Security Business Edition are as follows:

· Intel Pentium CPU 1.8 GHz

· 600 MB of free hard drive space

· 512 MB of RAM memory

1.6. Network Requirements

To be able to successfully install AVG on stations remotely, it is necessary to take some steps in advance.

Note: If you experience any problems with the remote administration/installation/ connection even after reviewing the chapters below, please try to find the proper answer in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) located at http://www.avg.com/ww-

en/faq.

1.6.1. Ports to be allowed on stations

For individual stations in your network, that use a personal firewall, you will probably need to allow certain ports and set specific system features in order to be able to correctly use AVG remote installation.

Depending on the firewall type and settings on eac h station, some of the requirements listed below may be already predefined or allowed, or its settings may not be available under the same name and description. We strongly recommend that all changes should only be done by well experienced users! Always consult the User manual or Help guide for your firewall before proceeding to change any settings.

· Ping (ICMP type 0 - Incoming echo request)

Change this setting only if the AVG Network Installer is not able to detect network station(s), which you are sure are switched on and fully operational.

In the firewall settings used on the remote station allow the incoming ping

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requests within the local network. Often this function can be found under ICMP type 0 or Incoming echo request or similar description. If set correctly, AVG

Network Installer will be able to find the station in the network.

· File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

To allow AVG Network Installer access to a remote station over the Admin$ share, you first need to allow File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Network on the remote station. Specifically you must allow TCP ports 139 and 445 and UDP ports 137, 138 and 445. This way the AVG Network Installer can copy the AVG Agent to the remote station.

As a first step you should chec k, that the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is installed on the remote station.

If you use Windows XP, you c an find the settings under Start/Settings/Network connections. In the properties window of the Network connections, tick the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. If you cannot see such an item, then it is probably not installed yet. In this c ase, please contact your station administrator or install the component yourself from the installation CD.

For Windows Vista navigate to Control Panel/Network and Sharing Center and enable the Network sharing.

If you use Windows 7 - navigate to Control Panel/All Control Panel Items/ Network and Sharing Center/Advanced sharing settings. Select a profile applic able for your network (or choose step by step both) and then click the Turn on file and printer sharing radio button.

If the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is successfully installed, you need to allow the ports mentioned above in the firewall installed on the remote station. If for example the built-in Windows XP firewall is used, you can easily allow this feature by clicking the File and Printer Sharing item located in the Exceptions tab.

· RPC: Remote Procedure Call

To be able to launch the AVG Agent on the remote station, you need to allow the following ports in the firewall on the station – TCP and UDP port 135.

· Communication on TCP port number 6150

For correct c ommunication between the AVG Network Installer and the AVG Agent component you need to first allow communication on TCP port 6150.

Using this port the AVG Network Installer controls the AVG Agent tool and passes it the AVG installation files.

1.6.2. Ports to be Allowed for Remote Administration

Ports that need to be allowed for remote administration are listed below:

· Communication on TCP port number 80

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For downloading AVG updates from the internet to the AVG Admin Server UpdateProxy, it is necessary to permit outgoing communication for these

components on TCP port 80.

For succ essful connection between AVG Admin Server and stations, you also need to allow other ports on your router/firewall/hub/VPN or other type of relevant connection type, hardware or software:

· TCP Port 4158

For basic communication between the AVG Admin Server and the AVG stations and the AVG Admin console, you need to allow TCP port 4158 (predefined by default).

This port can be changed in the AVG Admin Server configuration and in the AVG User Interface on the station (via upper menu Tools/Advanced Settings Remote Administration).

· TCP Port 6051

This port is used for direct messages from AVG Admin Server to the AVG Station.

This port can be changed within the AVG User Interface on the station (via upper menu Tools/Advanced Settings – Remote Administration group).

· TCP Port 6054

This port is used for direct messages from the AVG Admin Server to the AVG Admin Console. This port is not configurable. AVG Admin Console tries to open this port automatically for listening, if the port is not available, it tries to open subsequent ports (6055, 6056, …) until it successfully finds an available one.

1.7. Migrating Stations From Previous Version

The migration of one AVG DataCenter to another is described in the How to.../How

to migrate stations from/to different DataCenter.

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2. AVG Internet Security Business Edition Installation

In order to be able to remotely install AVG on stations, you must first install AVG 2011 Remote Administration and its components.

The whole process c onsists basically of two steps:

· Components Installation

· Deployment process

Note: It is strongly recommended that you go through the following chapters first to get a general overview of the AVG Internet Security Business Edition installation possibilities so that you can set the configuration that best suits your needs. Especially check the Where to Install and Deploy and Components Overview chapters.

AVG Internet Security Business Edition can be launched using the exe file within the AVG Admin directory on the installation CD. Also, the latest installation package can always be downloaded from the AVG website at http://www.avg.com/ww-en/

download.

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.

Before installing AVG Remote Administration visit the AVG website and check for the latest installation file!

2.1. Components Overview

Below you will find a brief overview of all components.

2.1.1. AVG Admin Server Deployment Wizard

This wizard will help you to deploy AVG Internet Security Business Edition onto your server or divide it across multiple servers.

2.1.2. AVG Network Installer

The AVG Network Installer Wizard helps you to automatically install AVG on remote stations with only a few clicks.

2.1.3. AVG Admin Console

The AVG Admin Console is a central place for administration of your remote AVG station installations in the network. It communicates with the AVG Admin server and controls, processes and displays all relevant events.

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2.1.4. AVG Admin Lite

AVG Admin Lite is the name given to a simplified installation of AVG Internet Sec urity Business Edition, providing only a local update source and script AVG installations on stations, without the benefits of AVG DataCenter and AVG Admin Console.

2.1.5. AVG Admin Server

The AVG Admin Server stores data in a database (AVG DataCenter) and performs the role of a mediator between the AVG DataCenter and stations. AVG Admin Server may also work as a local update source.

The AVG DataCenter is a database that contains the entire configuration for AVG stations, including scan and tasks settings. All stations with AVG installed, as well as the AVG Admin Console program, communicate with the AVG DataCenter. The communication is possible only if the Remote Administration c omponent is properly installed on all stations connected to the AVG Admin Server.

AVG DataCenter supports one embedded and several standalone (commercial) SQL database systems. You will be able to choose specific database system during deployment process (AVG Admin Deployment Wizard starts after installation).

2.1.6. Server roles

There are two roles that can be deployed after installation on AVG Admin Servers. The selection of roles is a key part of the deployment process that will take place right after product installation. The roles are as follows:

· DataCenter role

Allows central management of AVG stations configuration via the AVG Admin Console, collects scan results from AVG stations, shows components states and much more.

· UpdateProxy role

Serves as a proxy server for downloading and distributing updates to your stations.

2.2. Where to Install and Deploy

You can install and deploy different c omponents/roles of AVG Remote Administration to different servers/stations. There is no need to install everything on one machine.

Once you finish product installation, you will proceed to the deployment process that allows you to deploy different server roles.

For example, the AVG DataCenter role can be deployed to some central server in your network. If your network or number of stations is large, you c an deploy the ProxyServer role to multiple servers across the network to achieve load balancing and adequate bandwidth usage.

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Also, the AVG Admin Console (central application for administration of your stations) can be installed to a different station and the administrator can manage the stations from any place.

2.3. Welcome Dialog

The welcome dialog appears in the language of the operating system to which AVG Internet Security Business Edition is being installed. You can switc h to another language by using the roll-down menu.

This dialog also offers the full wording of the AVG Internet Security Business Edition lic ense agreement. You c an either scroll down to read the text or click the Printable version button to open it in your internet browser window and optionally have the whole agreement printed.

Once you finish reading, click the Accept button to continue. Otherwise use the Decline button, and the installation process will be cancelled.

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2.4. License Activation

In this dialog enter your License number. Click the Next button to continue.

2.5. Installation Type

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In this dialog select which type of Remote Administration you wish to install. You have the following options:

· Quick Install

This is the recommended option. It will install the application with standard configuration and components.

· Custom Install

This option allows you to select, which components you wish to install.

· Lite Install

This choice installs the product with simplified wizards that contain predefined settings for UpdateProxy role only. The AVG Network Installer Wizard allows only simple script generation. No console for administration will be installed and no AVG DataCenter will be deployed.

You can find more information on the Lite Installation in the AVG Admin Lite Chapter.

If you want to include an optional gadget to your desktop, c heck the Installs and displays the AVG 2011 gadget... checkbox (available for Windows Vista and Windows 7 or higher operating systems). More information about this topic can be found in the Configuration/Sidebar/Desktop Gadgets chapter.

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2.6. Custom Options

If you chose Custom install in the Installation Type dialog, you will experience the following screen:

You have to specify the destination folder where AVG Internet Security Business Edition (and its components) will be installed. If you want to select another directory, specify the directory path or choose a directory from your local disk by pressing the Browse button.

Then proceed to select AVG Internet Security Business Edition components you want to install. By default, all key components are selected. If you decide on another arrangement, check or uncheck the respective c heckbox. To continue the installation process, press the Next button:

Note: If you want to use Graphic reports, install the c omponent on the computer where you install AVG Admin Server, and on each computer where you install AVG Admin Console. Graphic reports are generated by the AVG Admin Server and can be viewed from the AVG Admin Console.

If you specified a directory different from the default one, and the spec ified directory does not exist, a new dialog will pop up asking you whether you want to create the directory. To confirm creating the directory, press the Yes button.

To continue the installation press the Next button.

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2.7. Installation Complete

The Installation complete dialog appears to confirm that AVG Internet Security Business Edition and all its c omponents were installed successfully.

You can optionally also dec ide to be part of the Product Improvement Programme. To do so, simply keep the available checkbox ticked (recommended).

Press the Finish button to finalize the installation.

If the installation went through correctly, one of the following Wizards will launch automatically depending on your previous choices during the installation process:

· AVG Admin Deployment Wizard

This Wizard will start automatically if you chose Quick or Custom installation in the Installation type dialog.

For more information see the AVG Admin Deployment Wizard chapter.

Note: You must go through this wizard in order to make AVG Internet Security Business Edition function properly.

· AVG Admin Deployment Wizard Lite

This Wizard will start if you chose Lite Installation in the Installation type dialog. For more information see the AVG Admin Deployment Wizard Lite chapter.

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Note: You must go through this wizard in order to make AVG Internet Security Business Edition function properly.

Note: If an error occurred during the installation proc ess, or the installation failed, an error dialog appears. In that case copy the available information and contact our technical support team. Use the contact page http://www.avg.com/ww-en/

support-existing.

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3. AVG Admin Deployment Wizard

The AVG Admin Server Deployment Wizard is launched immediately after the installation of AVG Internet Security Business Edition. It can also be launched any time later from the Start menu program folder, i.e. All programs/AVG 2011 Remote Administration/AVG Admin Server Deployment Wizard.

The Wizard guides you through the configuration process for the AVG DataCenter database on a selected database engine. Using the wizard, you can also configure the AVG Admin Server in order to mirror the AVG updates in a local network. The wizard leads you through the configuration process in a few steps listed in the following summary.

Note: Navigation in the wizard is as usual:

· The Back button takes you one step back in the wizard.

· The Next button takes you one step forward and also performs all actions

selected in the current stage.

· Use the Help button to open a c omprehensive information help related to the

current step.

· By pressing the Cancel button, you can quit the wizard at any stage, discarding

the changes performed so far.

3.1. Introduction

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The first dialog explains the purpose of the Wizard and briefly describes two main options. Click the Next button to proceed to the next step.

Note: We strongly recommend you complete this wizard in order to make the AVG Admin Server run c orrectly.

3.2. Deploying multiple UpdateProxy roles

Before you deploy AVG Internet Security Business Edition roles to your server, you may need to consider the following:

You can deploy the UpdateProxy role to more than one server and distribute updates from different sources to avoid your server overloading or having bandwidth issues.

The allocation of servers depends on your network size and your server and network specifications. Generally speaking, if your network consists of more than 150 stations or your network is divided into multiple segments in different locations, you should consider deploying multiple UpdateProxy roles to different servers and spread the load.

To deploy the UpdateProxy role to another server you need to repeat the installation and deployment process on the other server.

3.3. Role Selection

This screen displays information on the AVG Admin Server current state. When everything is correct, the respective information is displayed in green text.

If this is not your first run and everything seems to be correct (i.e. up-to-date with no

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warnings or errors), there is no need to go through the configuration process again (unless you wish to change something).

If there is a configuration problem, you will be briefly informed about the reasons, and the information will be highlighted in red color. In such cases you need to go through the whole wizard to correct the problem.

In the Server roles section you must choose which server role(s) you want to run on this server. You need to select at least one option, but you can also select both. The options are as follows:

· DataCenter role

Allows central management of AVG stations configuration via the AVG Admin Console, collects scan results from AVG stations, shows components states and much more.

If you choose to install this role only, proceed to the DataCenter Role chapter.

· UpdateProxy role

Serves as a proxy server for downloading and distributing updates to your stations.

If you choose to install this role only, proceed to the UpdateProxy role chapter.

If you select both options, proceed to the DataCenter Role chapter.

3.4. DataCenter Role

Select if you are deploying AVG Admin Server for the first time or repeatedly:

· I am deploying the AVG Admin Server for the first time

· I am deploying the AVG Admin Serve again over an existing database

3.5. DataCenter Role - First Deployment

If you have selected in the Current state of AVG Admin Server step (see chapter

Role Selection) the DataCenter Role, and you are deploying the application for the

first time, you will experience the following dialog.

Note: If you are deploying the database repeatedly, please proceed to the chapter

Repeated deployment.

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Select the database system corresponding to your needs. These options are available:

· Firebird

This solution is appropriate for smaller networks with up to 150 stations. The database is a standard part of AVG Internet Security Business Edition installation.

Additionally, you can choose a specific database character set from the roll down menu corresponding to your language needs.

· Microsoft SQL Server Express

The Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition is a reduced version of the Microsoft SQL Server, it can serve up to 1000 stations. The product is not a standard part of AVG Internet Security Business Edition. Its usage is not limited by any commercial lic ense.

· Microsoft SQL Server

The Microsoft SQL Server engine can serve over 1000 stations in large networks. It is not a standard part of AVG Internet Security Business Edition and its usage is bound to the Microsoft SQL Server license.

· Oracle 10g/11g

This database engine can serve over 1000 stations in large networks. It is not a standard part of AVG Internet Security Business Edition and its usage is bound to a commercial license.

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· MySQL 5

This database engine can serve over 1000 stations in large networks. It is not a standard part of AVG Internet Security Business Edition and a c ommercial license may be needed for use in a commercial environment.

If you choose a database type that is different to the one you have been currently using, the Wizard can import the contents of the previously exported AVG DataCenter into the newly chosen database type.

Continue to the Databases Overview chapter.

3.6. DataCenter Role - Repeated Deployment

During the repeated deployment, there is usually an existing database with stations available, so the Wizard will offer you to backup its contents first:

Note: The backup is not available if the database is in an error state!

To do so, simply check the Perform DataCenter database backup to folder checkbox and fill-in your desired storage location.

The next dialog will inform you about your DataCenter database status. There exist two possible cases - either the DataCenter database will be up-to-date or outdated. In the first case, you will experience these two options:

· Keep existing DataCenter database

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This option will leave the database untouched. Select this option, if the database version is up to date and you need to preserve its contents.

· Create new empty DataCenter database

Select this option to c reate completely new database (the originally stored data will be lost). We strongly recommend to backup the DataCenter database before proceeding!

On the other hand, if the DataCenter database will be outdated, you will be asked, if you wish to update the existing one or create a new one:

· Update existing DataCenter database

This option will update the database to the current version. Select this option, if you need to preserve the database contents.

In the next step you can optionally check the Username and Password checkboxes and fill-in your preferred user name and password that will be required each time you launch the AVG Admin Console, AVG Admin Server Deployment Wizard or process stations update.

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Note: If you set an username and password here, you should also manually define the same values on all existing stations in order to allow them correc tly connect to your Datacenter!

Depending on your previous choices, you can continue to one of two dialogs:

· If you kept the existing database, continue to the UpdateProxy Role chapter.

· If you asked to c reate a new database, you will experience the following dialog:

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Select the database system corresponding to your needs. These options are available:

· Firebird

This solution is appropriate for smaller networks with up to 150 stations. The database is a standard part of AVG Internet Sec urity Business Edition installation.

Additionally, you can choose a specific database character set from the roll down menu corresponding to your language needs.

· Microsoft SQL Server Express

The Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition is a reduced version of the Microsoft SQL Server, it c an serve up to 1000 stations. The product is not a standard part of AVG Internet Sec urity Business Edition. Its usage is not limited by any commercial license.

· Microsoft SQL Server

· Oracle 10g/11g

This database engine can serve over 1000 stations in large networks. It is not a standard part of AVG Internet Security Business Edition and its usage

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is bound to a commercial license.

· MySQL 5

This database engine can serve over 1000 stations in large networks.. It is not a standard part of AVG Internet Security Business Edition and a commerc ial license may be needed for use in a commerc ial environment.

If you choose a database type that is different to the one you have been currently using, the Wizard can import the c ontents of the previously exported AVG DataCenter into the newly chosen database type.

Continue to the DataCenter Role - Databases Overview chapter.

3.7. DataCenter Role - Databases Overview

Below you will find the overview of individual databases supported by AVG Internet Security Business Edition.

3.7.1. Firebird

If you have selected the Firebird option, there are no further settings needed and you can proceed to the next step (Data Import).

3.7.2. MS SQL Server Express Edition

If you wish to use Microsoft SQL Server Express for storing Datacenter data, fill in the following information:

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· Computer name – defines the name of the station, on which SQL Express

Edition is installed

· Instance name – refers to a particular SQL Express Edition installation, if there

is more than one instance installed on the station.

· Administrator’s username – predefined automatically, you do not need to

change it

· Administrator’s password – password for the database administrator

· Database name - shows the predefined database name

· Username - type in a preferred new login name for the database (to be used

for AVG Admin Server connection)

· User password - type in a preferred new password for the database (to be

used for AVG Admin Server connection)

Continue to the next step - Data Import - by pressing the Next button.

3.7.3. MS SQL Server

Fill in the following information:

· Computer name – defines the name of the server, on which the SQL Server is

installed.

· Instance name – refers to a particular SQL Server installation, if there is more

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than one instance installed on the station.

· Administrator’s username – database administrator user name - must be filled

in.

· Administrator’s password – password for the database administrator - must be

filled in.

· Database name - shows the predefined database name.

· Username - type in a preferred new login name for the database (to be used

for AVG Admin Server connection).

· User password - type in a preferred new password for the database (to be

used for AVG Admin Server connection).

Press the Next button and continue to the next step - Data Import.

3.7.4. Oracle

Please note: If your database is running on another computer, you must first install the client part of the Orac le database on that computer. For installation on Windows Vista we recommend to use client part for Oracle 11g.

Instant Client for different operating systems: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/

database/features/instant-client/index.html

Fill in the following information:

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· Computer name – defines the name of the server, on which Oracle 10g is

installed. Change the value only if the installation resides on a remote computer.

· Administrator’s username – database administrator user name - must be filled

in.

· Administrator’s password – password for the database administrator - must be

filled in.

· Instance name – enter your Oracle instance name.

· Username - shows the predefined login name for the database (to be used for

AVG Admin Server connection)

· User password - type in a preferred new password for the database (to be

used for AVG Admin Server connection)

Press the Next button and continue to the next step - Data Import.

3.7.5. MySQL 5

Fill in the following information:

· Computer name – defines the name of the server, on which the MySQL 5 is

installed. Change the value only if the installation resides on a remote computer.

· Service name - Default operating system service name for the MySQL engine.

We recommend keeping the original value.

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· Administrator’s username – database administrator user name - must be filled

in.

· Administrator’s password – password for the database administrator - must be

filled in.

· Database name - shows the predefined database name.

· Username - type in a preferred new login name for the database (to be used

for AVG Admin Server connection)

· User password - type in a preferred new password for the database (to be

used for AVG Admin Server connection)

Please note the following information before proceeding:

MySQL Server 5 uses max_allowed_packet variable to set the maximum size of one packet. Its default value is 1048576 bytes (1 MB) which is too low for AVG Admin Server to work properly in most cases. We strongly recommend to change this value to at least 10 MB. To do so, follow one of the solutions below:

· Set the value for the current run only

This will apply the setting until the restart of the server occurs. Then the default value or value from my.ini will be used again.

Note: You need to be logged as administrator with MySQL root privileges in order to do that.

· Login to your MySQL server and run this command:

set global max_allowed_packet = 10485760

· Change Settings in the my.ini file (permanent - recommended)

This will save the settings permanently, but requires restart of the MySQL server.

· Open the my.ini file on the MySQL server.

· Under the section [mysqld] change max_allowed_packet to the following

value:

max_allowed_packet = 10485760

· Restart the mysqld daemon or the MySQL service.

Press the Next button and continue to the next step - Data Import.

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3.8. DataCenter Role - Data Import

Once you confirm your database selection, you can also choose to import some existing data into the newly created database. If your network supports Active Directory, you will experience these two options:

· Import stations from Active Directory

This option will allow you to automatically import all station names from the Active Directory into the database. Later on you will be able to c hoose which stations to install.

First, tick the Import stations from Active Directory checkbox. Then fill in your Active Directory enabled domain name from which you intend to make the import.

Tick the Create groups by sub-domains in AD c heckbox in order to automatically create groups and sort stations into them according to the subdomain names available inside the Active Directory.

You can also use the Advanced button to specify login details if different from the currently logged user:

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· Import data into the database from a folder

To do so, tick the Import data into the database from folder checkbox. The folder selection field becomes available. Choose your backup folder by clicking

this button and find the folder, where the original files for import are stored.

If you are currently upgrading from the former 9.0 version, you c an import your AVG DataCenter 9.0 data in this dialog. For more information please consult

Importing Stations and Settings from AVG DataCenter 9.0 chapter.

Note: AVG Admin Server creates by default automatic database bac kups to the following folder:

C:\Documents and settings\All users\Application Data\AVG10\Admin Server Data\AutoDatabaseBackup

Therefore, if you have previously used AVG Remote Administration and wish to use former database backup, you can find the backup files there, unless you switched the backup feature off. The folders are named in the format YEAR-MMDD TIME for easier differentiation.

Confirm your choice by clicking the Next button.

3.9. DataCenter Role - Server Access

In this step you can optionally c heck the Username and Password checkboxes and fill-in your preferred user name and password that will be required each time you launch the AVG Admin Console, AVG Admin Server Deployment Wizard or process stations update.

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Note: If you set an username and password here, you should also manually define the same values on all existing stations in order to allow them correc tly connect to your Datacenter!

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3.10. UpdateProxy Role

This dialog will appear, if you chose to deploy the UpdateProxy role in the Role

Selection dialog.

You must choose a folder, into which the update files will be downloaded and stored. If the folder does not exist, you will be asked if you want to create it.

Clic k this button to select the folder. Once finished, click the Next button to continue.

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3.10.1. Update Servers

This dialog lets you choose update servers, from which the update files will be downloaded by AVG Admin Server (for further distribution). If you are unsure about these settings, we recommend keeping the default configuration.

If you for some reason do not wish to download Anti-Spam updates, uncheck the

Allow downloading of Anti-Spam updates item.

Note: This checkbox indicates, that Anti-Spam updates will be downloaded directly

from the Mailshell servers.

Additional information about the Anti-Spam updates can be found in the

Configuration/Shared Settings for Stations/Groups/Anti-Spam c hapter.

If you need to change any of these servers, you have the following options:

Press the Add button to define additional update server:

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Enter the complete server address into the URL field including http:// prefix and port number, if other than 80.

The following buttons are also available:

Edit - for changing the address of the selected server.

Delete - for deleting the selected server address.

Default - for resetting values of the current dialog to default ones.

The servers are listed by priority. The first one always has the highest priority, i.e. updates are first downloaded from this server. If you need to c hange the order, simply use the following buttons to do so:

Move Up - to move a selected server up.

Move Down - to move a selected server down.

Once finished, clic k the Next button to continue.

In this dialog, you have the option to add the currently deployed AVG Admin Server URL into the list of update servers applicable for station settings.

From the drop down menu select one of the following:

· Do not write to DC - the currently deployed AVG Admin Server URL will not be

written to any of the DataCenter settings.

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· Application Servers - the currently deployed AVG Admin Server URL will be

saved to the Application Servers group settings.

· Shared Settings - the currently deployed AVG Admin Server URL will be saved

into the Shared Settings for Stations.

· New group... - the c urrently deployed AVG Admin Server URL will be saved to a

new group. If you choose this option, you will need to select a group name and optionally its description too.

· New stations - the currently deployed AVG Admin Server URL will be saved to

the New stations group settings.

Note: You can only use one option from the drop down menu. The list of update servers will be updated according to your choice.

In the list of update servers check which server(s) you would like keeping for the set of settings mentioned above. Use the same function buttons as in the previous dialog.

Check the Update Anti-Spam via AVG Admin Server item to update Anti-Spam database directly via the AVG Admin Server.

Note: In order to use this checkbox, it is necessary to move the AVG Admin Server UpdateProxy to the first place in the list. To do so, use the Move up button.

Additional information about the Anti-Spam updates can be found in the

Configuration/Shared Settings for Stations/Groups/Anti-Spam c hapter.

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3.11. Configuration Overview

This dialog contains a brief overview of the previously selected settings. You can also tick the Send server dumps automatically to analysis checkbox in order to send potential AVG Admin Server crash dumps directly to our technical support for further analysis.

Confirm your choices by pressing the Deploy button. The deployment process will start. It may take some time, so please be patient.

Once the process is completed, click the Finish button to close the Wizard. The AVG Admin Server will then be started.

To immediately start installing AVG to remote stations, navigate to the AVG Network

Installer Wizard chapter for more detailed information.

Related topics:

· Remote Network Installer available from AVG Admin Console

· Standalone AVG Network Installer Wizard Basic Mode

· Standalone AVG Network Installer Wizard Advanced Mode (for more

experienced users)

· Connecting Stations to AVG DataCenter

· Migrating stations from/to different AVG DataCenter

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Also, you may consider going through the general How to... c hapter which describes different tasks related to the remote administration of AVG.

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4. AVG Network Installer Wizard Basic Mode

Note: This chapter describes the standalone version of AVG Network Installer Wizard. As it is also included directly within the AVG Admin Console, it might be more

convenient to use it from there. More information can be found in the AVG Admin

Console/Network Installer chapter.

The AVG Network Installer Wizard allows you to remotely install AVG on stations or to create installation scripts for on-site installation.

The wizard can be launched in two ways:

· From the Windows Start menu/All Programs/AVG 2011 Remote

Administration/AVG Network Installer Wizard

· From the AVG Admin Console environment - upper menu Tools/Install AVG on

stations...

The wizard can be run either in the Basic or Advanced mode. You can select the Advanced mode by selecting the option Advanced mode at the beginning of the wizard. If the option is not selected, the program will run in the Basic mode (recommended for most users).

This chapter describes the Basic mode, which is intended for users who prefer the easiest method for configuration and installation. The installation will include AVG information and parameters needed for proper and comprehensive functionality.

4.1. Remote Installation on Windows XP Home

The installation process on stations with this operating system is the same as installation on stations running the Windows 2003/XP Professional OS. However, due to the restrictions of this older operating system it is not possible to run the automatic installation of the AVG Agent service.

Therefore, before you start AVG installation on all stations with the Windows XP Home operating system, it is necessary to install the AVG Agent service manually, or using the login script.

More information on this topic c an be found in the Windows XP Home Remote

Installation chapter.

4.2. Recommendations for Components

Before installing AVG on stations, please review the following recommendations regarding individual components.

Note: The basic mode of the AVG Network Installer Wizard does not allow selection of individual components for installation. To choose custom components you will need to use Advanced mode of the Wizard. More information can be found in the AVG

Network Installer Wizard Advanced mode chapter

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The following AVG components are designed only for use on regular workstations:

· AVG Firewall

· AVG Online Shield

· AVG Personal E-mail Scanner

The above c omponents were not tested under a server load. If installed on a server operating system (such as ISA, proxy, e-mail server, terminal server, etc.) the components might cause issues with server communication. To avoid these issues it is not recommended to install the mentioned components on a server operating system.

· AVG Link Scanner

This component uses a special driver that may require the computer restart in order to successfully update itself. Therefore installing this component to a server environment is not recommended.

Note: These exceptions do not apply if you only use a computer with some server operating system installed (e.g. Windows Server 2003 etc .) as a standard workstation without server features enabled.

4.3. Welcome

If you have already used the AVG Network Installer Wizard before and saved a customized configuration into a configuration file (available in the final step), you c an

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load the settings now by choosing the Load settings button.

To revert to the original settings preset by default, press the Default settings button.

During the whole installation process you can decide to save the configuration progress at any time by pressing F2 key or CTRL+S c ombination. A new dialog will appear allowing you to choose a configuration file name.

To continue, click the Next button.

4.4. Installation Method

To continue in the Basic Mode leave the option Advanced mode unselected, otherwise proceed to Advanced Mode chapter.

The dialog window offers the selection between two options for creating and using the installation script:

· Remote network installation

This option allows you to install AVG on stations available in the local network (computers selected from the domain, Ac tive Directory, according to IP ranges, imported from a list etc.).

You can also use this option for removing stations from a former AVG Datacenter (and moving them to a new one).

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· Creation of AVG installation script

This option allows you to create an installation script and a batch file for local installation or installation from a removable media/network folder.

4.5. Remote Network Installation

For proper remote installation, the wizard will first install and start the AVG Agent service on the target station, then transfer the AVG installation files and process the installation accordingly.

Before you proceed, please review the network requirements and exceptions regarding remote AVG installation.

You can find more detailed information on the ports settings in the Network

Requirements chapter.

The remote installation is not automatically possible on stations with Windows XP Home. Please see the Windows XP Home Remote Installation chapter for more information.

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During this step it is necessary to define the following installation parameters:

· License information – type in the license data such as Name, Company, and

License number (mandatory value). If you wish to take the Windows username for the Name field, do not select the respec tive chec k box, and leave the default system settings to be used.

· Folder with the AVG installation package - type in the full path to AVG

installation package or use this button to select the proper folder.

If you have not downloaded the package yet, click the Download button and use the wizard to download the installation file for you into the selected folder. You can view the download progress above the Download button.

· Proxy settings button - If you need to use a proxy server to connect to the

Internet, you can fill in the proxy server details by clicking the Proxy settings button.

· License number change - Use this button to input a new license number to be

used for remote installations of AVG.

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The following options are available in this step.

Note: If you are unsure about these settings, we recommend keeping the default ones.

· Remote administration - Enter the AVG DataCenter connection string into the

AVG DataCenter connection string field. If applicable, also enter the Username

and Password. If you do not want to manage the stations via the AVG Admin Console, simply uncheck this option.

· Add new station into group - If you prefer to automatically add new station(s)

into a custom group, you c an choose the group name here.

· Custom update server - if you already have an existing update server, that

you would like to use for your stations, check this box and fill in its address now.

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The wizard needs to scan some stations first to find out their status and then install AVG on them.

In the Network scanning method section choose from the drop down list, your preferred method for selecting stations. The possible options are as follows:

· All stations from the domain - this option will scan all stations available in your

local domain.

Note: This option is available only if the current computer is part of a domain.

· Enter an IP range - this option will allow you to choose a specific range of IP

addresses.

· Import stations from file - a new dialog will appear and you will be able to

choose a file with a list of stations to be sc anned The source text file should contain one station name or an IP address per line.

· Select a single station - this option lets you type in a specific Computer name

(DNS name) or IP address.

· Select from Active Directory - allows you to choose spec ific stations directly

from the Active Directory.

Note: This option is available only if the current computer is part of a domain.

The AVG Agent password section contains a Password field where you c an optionally enter a password to protec t communication between the wizard and the AVG Agent

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service on remote stations. Once set, no operations using the wizard can be performed on the remote stations without knowing the password. The password is related to the AVG Agent service only, and it does not influence any other remote station settings.

Mask password checkbox - Selecting this option will prevent the password from being displayed on your computer’s monitor.

Note: The installation process on the station is hidden, i.e. a logged user will not be able to interfere with the installation progress.

Warning: AVG remote installation can be performed only on stations with the supported operating system installed. See the full list of supported operating systems in the Operating Systems Supported c hapter. Also, you need to know a logon username with administrator privileges. On stations running the MS Windows XP Home the AVG installation must be done manually, or using the login script and the AVG Agent service (for details please refer to chapter Remote Installation on Windows XP

Home).

You may also need to review the Network Requirements c hapter.

4.5.1. All Stations from the Domain

If you choose to install AVG remotely on all stations from the domain, the following dialog listing all stations available in the domain will appear:

Right-click to view additional options:

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· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log

from the station (if available).

Note: If AVG installation is successful, the AVG Agent will be removed and therefore the installation log will not be possible to retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of

stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install

button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG

already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

4.5.2. Enter an IP Range

If you choose to install AVG remotely according to an IP range, the following dialog will appear:

You need to specify the scanning range by entering the IP addresses here. In the From field enter a starting IP address and in the To field enter an ending address.

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Clic k the Add button to add the address range into the list.

To delete a range from the right list, simply select the items you wish to remove and click the Remove button.

Once you finish selecting the IP ranges, click the Next button to continue. Once done, the Station selection window will appear:

Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log

from the station (if available).

Note: If AVG installation is successful, the AVG Agent will be removed and therefore the installation log will not be possible to retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of

stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install

button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG

already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again.

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Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

4.5.3. Import Stations from File

Note: This option is usually used when migrating stations to another AVG DataCenter. For more information on this topic see the Migrate Stations from/to Different

DataCenter chapter.

If you choose to install AVG remotely on stations selected from a file, you will see a dialog asking for the file. Locate the file and confirm your choice. The source file format contains one station name per line in simple text format.

Once done, the Station selection window will appear:

Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log

from the station (if available).

Note: If AVG installation is successful, the AVG Agent will be removed and therefore the installation log will not be possible to retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of

stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install

button will become ac tive.

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· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG

already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

4.5.4. Select a Single Station

If you choose to install AVG remotely only on a single station, the following dialog will appear:

Clic k either the Computer name or IP address field and fill in the proper name or IP address. Confirm your choice by clicking the OK button. The process of checking the chosen station for an AVG installation will begin. Once done, the Station selection window will appear:

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Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log

from the station (if available).

Note: If AVG installation is successful, the AVG Agent will be removed and therefore the installation log will not be possible to retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of

stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install

button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG

already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again. The Add one station will allow you to add another single station.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

4.5.5. Select from Active Directory

If your network is domain-based, you can c hoose to install AVG remotely on stations selected from the Active Directory. A new dialog will pop up (standard Windows dialog for selecting computers). You c an choose multiple stations (separate the values by a semicolon) either by entering the station names manually or by using the dialog

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advanced features for searching.

Once done, the Station selection window will appear:

Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log

from the station (if available).

Note: If AVG installation is successful, the AVG Agent will be removed and therefore the installation log will not be possible to retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of

stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install

button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG

already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

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4.6. Remote network installation - final steps

Additionally, you may display a so called 'tool tip' when pointing to a station in the list for a few seconds. The tool tip contains an overview of the station state and other details.

Once you are ready to proceed, select the desired stations and click on the Install button to begin remote installation.

If you selected only some stations from the list, AVG installation will be performed on these stations only. Otherwise installation will be performed on all listed stations.

If your access rights are not sufficient for AVG Agent service installation on the remote station, you will be asked for the domain administrator’s login/password during installation.

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Enter an username with the administrator privileges (an username that is member of the administrator's group). Confirm by clicking OK.

If there is no c ommon administrator account for all stations (with the same login name and password) you will be asked separately for every station.

Pressing the Cancel button will cause the current station installation to be skipped, and the wizard will continue installation on the next station in the list.

AVG will then be transferred to the station and installed. You will see on each line, if the installation was successful (however it may take some time to process).

Once all your stations receive the installation files and finish the installation process, you will be able to leave this dialog by clicking the Next button.

Note: You can later review recently installed stations from the AVG Admin Console either in the Stations/New stations or in the group chosen during the Remote administration settings dialog.

To list rec ently installed stations that remain in an incorrec t state (bec ause of some remote installation failure), navigate to the Stations/Non-compliant stations.

Also, on Windows XP SP2/Windows 7/Vista or possibly higher with Windows Firewall enabled the AVG Agent, once installed, will automatically create a communication rule and allow its execution and network communication.

The final dialog contains a short overview of activity on the station(s).

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The Save settings button allows you to save the previously selected configuration. You can then reuse it when running this wizard again simply by loading the settings at the very beginning.

Clic k Finish button to close the wizard.

4.7. Creation of AVG Installation Script

Selecting the Creation of AVG installation script option, the wizard will create an installation script in a selected directory. The content of the directory can then be used for installation from CD, network folder or copied directly to a station.

This option does not offer the possibility of remote installation to the network stations or servers.

The first step contains an overview of this option. Click Next to continue.

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During this step it is necessary to define the following installation parameters:

· License information – type in the license data such as Name, Company, and

License number (mandatory value). If you wish to use the Windows username for the Name field, do not select the respective check box, and leave the default system settings to be used.

· Folder with the AVG installation package - type in the full path to the AVG

installation package or use this button to select the c orrect folder.

· Proxy settings button - If you need to use a proxy server to connect to the

Internet, you can fill in the proxy server details by clicking the Proxy settings button.

· License number change - Use this button to input a new license number to be

used for remote installations of AVG.

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The following options are available in this step.

Note: If you are unsure about these settings, we recommend keeping the default ones.

· Remote administration - Enter the AVG DataCenter connection string to the

AVG DataCenter connection string field. If applicable, also enter the Username

and Password. If you do not want to manage the stations via the AVG Admin Console, simply uncheck this option.

· Add new station into group - If you prefer to automatically add new station(s)

into a custom group, you c an choose the group name here.

· Custom update server - if you already have an existing update server that you

would like to use for your stations, check this chec kbox and fill in its address now.

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In this step you may specify names of the installation script files, their storage and other options.

In the File names definition define these options:

· Name of the file to launch installation - type in a custom name for the file,

that will be used for launching the installation. The file extension must be .bat.

· Name of the script file with parameters - type in a custom name for the

script parameters file. The file extension must be .ini.

In the Setup files location define these options:

· Select folder where the installation script file will be stored - Tick this

checkbox and choose a c ustom directory for storing the installation script.

· Create a subfolder for AVG 2011 installation files - Tick this checkbox if you

prefer AVG setup files to be stored in a subfolder.

· Create the AUTORUN.INF file - If you plan to put your script on a CD/DVD or

USB Flash disk from which you would like to start the AVG installation automatically once inserted, tick this checkbox and the AUTORUN.INF file will be created.

· Enable relative paths - We recommend keeping this option checked. Relative

path means, that it is relative to the current source directory (for example if your source disk drive and path is c:\avginstallation and you uncheck this option, the output script will then look for the installation files in the exactly same path, which will be most likely different on the target station, where you will execute it and therefore sc ript would not work.)

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This step contains a preview of both setup and configuration files. The first tab contains information about the setup file and the second c ontains information about the presets.

If you have not done so already, fill in the output path in the Select folder where the script will be stored sec tion.

Clic k the Create script button to compile and save the installation script to the selected location.

The Save settings button allows you to save the previously selected configuration.

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You can reuse it when running this wizard again simply by loading the settings at the very beginning.

Clic k the Finish button to close the wizard.

There are several options for how to use the produced script file. Here are the two most common examples:

To use the script saved to a folder:

1. Copy the whole contents of the previously chosen folder to your station.

Note: If you used a network folder for storing the script, you can navigate to that folder directly over the network.

2. On the station navigate to this folder and run the AvgSetup.bat file.

3. The command line window will appear and the installation will begin.

4. Once the installation is completed, the window will close automatically.

You can also put the script on a removable device, such as an external hard drive, USB flash disk etc.

To use the script from a removable device:

1. Insert the removable device to your station.

2. If the autorun feature is enabled in the station's operating system and you chose to create the autorun.inf file during script preparation, the installation will start automatically.

3. If not, open the removable device disk letter and run the AvgSetup.bat file manually.

4. The command line window will appear and the installation will begin.

5. Once the installation is completed, the window will close automatically.

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5. AVG Network Installer Wizard Advanced Mode

Note: This chapter describes the standalone version of AVG Network Installer Wizard. As it is also included directly within the AVG Admin Console, it might be more

convenient to use it from there. More information can be found in the AVG Admin

Console/Network Installer chapter.

The AVG Network Installer Wizard in Advanced mode allows you to remotely install AVG on stations or to create installation scripts for on-site installation.

The Advanced mode is intended for experienced users who want to manually configure the installation script (functionality, parameters, AVG behavior) ac cording to their own needs.

The wizard can be launched in two ways:

· From the Windows Start menu/All Programs/AVG 2011 Remote Administration/AVG Network Installer Wizard

· From the AVG Admin Console environment - upper menu Tools/Install AVG on stations...

The wizard can be run either in the Basic or Advanced mode. You can select the Advanced mode by selecting the option Advanced mode in the second step. If the option is not selected, the program will run in the Basic mode (recommended for most users).

This chapter describes the Advanced mode.

Note: Please review the Recommendations for Components chapter before proceeding with remote installations of AVG.

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5.1. Welcome

If you have already used the AVG Network Installer Wizard before and saved a customized configuration into a configuration file (available in the final step), you c an load the settings now by choosing the Load settings button.

To revert to the original settings preset by default, press the Default settings button.

To continue, click the Next button.

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5.2. Installation Method

To continue in the Advanced mode check the Advanced mode checkbox, otherwise proceed to the Basic Mode chapter.

The dialog window offers the selection between two options for creating and using the installation script:

· Remote network installation

This option allows you to install AVG on stations available in the local network (computers selected from the domain, Ac tive Directory, according to IP ranges, imported from a list etc.).

You can also use this option for removing stations from a former AVG Datacenter (and transferring them to a new one).

· Creation of AVG installation script

This option allows you to create an installation script and a batch file for local installation or installation from a removable media/network folder.

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5.3. Remote Network Installation

For correct remote installation, the wizard will first install and start the AVG Agent service on the target station, then transfer the AVG installation files and process the installation accordingly.

Before you proceed, please review the network requirements and exceptions regarding remote AVG installation.

You can find more detailed information on the port settings in the Network

Requirements chapter.

The remote installation is not automatically possible on stations with Windows XP Home. Please see the Windows XP Home Remote Installation chapter for more information.

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During this step it is necessary to define the following installation parameters:

· License information – type in the license data such as Name, Company, and License number (mandatory value). If you wish to use the Windows username for the Name field, do not select the respective check box, and leave the default system settings to be used.

· Folder with the AVG installation package - type in the full path to the AVG installation package or use this button to select the proper folder.

· Proxy settings button - If you need to use a proxy server to connect to the Internet, you can fill in the proxy server details by clicking the Proxy settings button.

· License number change - Use this button to input a new license number to be used for remote installations of AVG.

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In this step, you can choose if you wish to install AVG with default settings or select custom components.

· Install AVG with default settings - Choose this option if you prefer the default components to be installed.

· Select installation components - Select this option to view a tree structure offering a list of AVG components that can be either installed or uninstalled. From the list of c omponents select:

Components that should be installed, and mark them like this

Components that should be uninstalled or not installed, and mark them like this

The default settings will be used for components that you leave blank ( ).

· Remote AVG uninstallation - allows AVG removal.

· Install AVG Security Toolbar - choose to install AVG Security Toolbar. AVG’s

Security Toolbar is powered by LinkScanner technology which lets you know whether the sites you are about to visit are safe. Among other features it helps you also to surf the Internet more easily.

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In the Setup parameters section you can c hoose from the following options:

· Enable Windows Firewall after installation - in case you are not going to install AVG Firewall component, you c an choose to enable Windows Firewall as soon as the installation is completed.

· Reboot the computer after finishing AVG 2011 setup if needed - in certain cases (Firewall component installation for example) a c omputer restart may be required to complete the installation process.

· Display a notification message regarding scheduled system restart on the remote computer - If the previous checkbox is checked, you can also define a

delay before the restart will take place. The default value is ten minutes.

· Select type of installation progress visibility - from the drop down menu select one of the following:

hidden installation - no information will be displayed to the currently logged user during the setup process.

show installation progress only - the installation will not require any user attention, but the progress will be fully visible on the station.

show installation wizard - the installation will be visible on the station and the currently logged user will need to manually confirm all steps.

In the Setup properties section you c an choose from the following options:

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· Where to install - if you prefer a customized target location for installation, you can choose it by entering the path here. We recommend keeping the default settings.

· Setup language - choose a default c ustom language for AVG installation and user interface.

· Select folder where AVG 2011 setup LOG file will be stored - if you prefer a custom location for setup log files, select it here (the folder must already exist on the target station).

The following options are available in this step.

Note: If you are unsure about these settings, we recommend keeping the default ones.

· Remote administration - Enter the AVG DataCenter connection string into the AVG DataCenter connection string field. If applicable also enter the Username

and Password. If you do not want to manage the stations via the AVG Admin Console, simply uncheck this option.

· Add new station into group - If you prefer to automatically add new station(s) into a custom group, you c an choose the group name here.

· Custom update server - if you already have an existing update server that you would like to use for your stations, check this chec kbox and fill in its address now.

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The AVG Agent settings section contains the following options:

The Log Level option allows you to specify the logging detail level:

· Errors only – only application’s run related errors are logged – such as unauthorized connection attempts, network timeouts and so on.

· Detailed – information on the operations requested and performed by the service on a station.

· Debug – very detailed records covering the program diagnostics. After selecting this level, the log files will be very large.

· Logging off - no logs will be saved (default).

If you choose a logging level option other than Logging off, the Log file name field will become ac tive:

The Log file name – fill in the name of the log file. The AVG Agent service will store the log files under the selected name on remote stations, where the service should be installed. If you do not enter the absolute path (e.g. C:\avgagent.log), the directory containing the avgagent.exe file (typically the C:\Windows or C:\WinNT directory) will be used for storing the log file.

Note: Log files are not deleted or decreased automatically, if the path for storing them has been changed! If you use the logging function, you should delete the logs manually once you have analyzed them.

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· Delete AVG Agent after AVG is installed - this option will automatically remove the AVG Agent from the station, once AVG is successfully installed.

· Delete service AVG Agent also on stations where the AVG Agent service have to be installed manually - this option will automatically remove the AVG

Agent (once AVG is successfully installed) also from stations where the AVG Agent cannot be installed automatically (not recommended).

The right part of the section offers the following options:

· Ping – number of ping operations to be used while detecting availability of a remote station. If the wizard does not receive a response to all of the ping queries, it will consider the station to be unavailable and will not offer it for further operations.

· Port – TCP/IP communication port, where the AVG Agent service listens for the wizard connection. The default value is 6150 and usually there is no need to change this.

· Timeout – the AVG Agent and wizard communication timeout value in milliseconds. When there is no response within the specified value in the AVG Agent and wizard communication process, the connection is terminated with an error. If you have a very busy network or the stations with AVG installed are very slow, you can increase this timeout value to prevent c onnection timeout errors.

The wizard needs to scan some stations first to find out their status and then install AVG on them.

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In the Network scanning method section choose from the drop down list, which method for selecting stations you prefer. The possible options are as follows:

· All stations from the domain - this option will scan all stations available in your local domain.

Note: This option is available only if the current computer is part of a domain.

· Enter an IP range - this option will allow you to choose a specific range of IP addresses.

· Import stations from file - a new dialog will appear and you will be able to choose a file with a list of stations to be sc anned. The source text file should contain one station name or an IP address per line.

· Select a single station - this option lets you type in a specific Computer name (DNS name) or IP address.

· Select from Active Directory - allows you to choose spec ific stations directly from the Active Directory.

Note: This option is available only if the current computer is part of a domain.

The AVG Agent password section includes a Password field where you can optionally enter a password to protec t communication between the wizard and the AVG Agent service on remote stations. Once set, no operations using the wizard can be performed on the remote stations without knowing the password. The password is related to the AVG Agent service only, and it does not influence any other remote station settings.

Mask password checkbox - Selecting this option will prevent the password from being displayed on your computer’s monitor.

· Check AVG version from AVG DataCenter - chec k this option if you want the wizard to try obtaining information about AVG version on each station from the AVG DataCenter (if available). Fill into the Maximum time since the last station was contacted field a value (in hours) that will indicate the maximum time since the last contact with such station.

Home).

You may also need to review the Network Requirements chapter.

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5.3.1. All Stations from the Domain

If you choose to install AVG remotely on all stations from the domain, the following dialog listing all stations available in the domain will appear:

Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log from the station (if available).

Note: If AVG installation is successful and the option Delete AVG Agent after AVG is installed is enabled (Detailed installation options step), the AVG Agent will be removed and therefore the installation log will not be possible to

retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

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5.3.2. Enter an IP Range

If you choose to install AVG remotely according to an IP range, the following dialog will appear:

You need to specify the scanning range by entering the IP addresses here. In the

From field enter a starting IP address and in the To field an ending address. Click the Add button to add the address into the list.

To delete a range from the right list, simply select the items you wish to remove and click the Remove button.

Once you have finished selecting the IP ranges, c lick the Next button to continue. Once done, the Station selection window will appear:

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Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log from the station (if available).

retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

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5.3.3. Import Stations from File

Note: This option is usually used when migrating stations to another AVG DataCenter. For more information on this topic see the Migrate Stations from/to Different

DataCenter chapter.

If you choose to install AVG remotely on stations selected from a file, you will experience a dialog asking for the file. Locate the file and confirm your choice. The source file format contains one station name per line in simple text format.

Once done, the Station selection window will appear:

Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log from the station (if available).

retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG

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already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

5.3.4. Select a Single Station

If you choose to install AVG remotely only on a single station, the following dialog will appear:

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Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log from the station (if available).

retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again. The Add one station button will allow you to add another single station.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

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5.3.5. Select from Active Directory

Once done, the Station selection window will appear:

Right-click to view additional options:

· Retrieve the installation log - this option will try to obtain the installation log from the station (if available).

retrieve.

· Export stations without AVG to a file - this option will create a file with list of stations that do not contain AVG installation.

· Select all stations - will select or unselect all stations in the list and the Install button will become ac tive.

· Select stations without AVG - will select only stations that do not have AVG already installed, or where AVG could not be detec ted.

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The Refresh button will reload the state of all stations in the list by scanning them again.

Continue to the Remote network installation - final steps c hapter and complete the remote installation process.

5.4. Remote network installation - final steps

Additionally, you may display a so called tool tip when pointing to a station in the list for a few seconds. The tool tip contains an overview of the station state and other details.

Once you are ready to proceed, select the desired stations and click on the Install button to begin remote installation.

If you select only some stations from the list, AVG installation will be performed on these stations only. Otherwise installation will be performed on all listed stations.

If your access rights are not sufficient for AVG Agent service installation on the remote station, you will be asked for the domain administrator’s login/password during installation.

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Enter a username that has administrator privileges (a username that is member of the administrator's group). Confirm by clicking OK.

If there is no c ommon administrator account for all stations (with the same login name and password) you will be asked separately for every station.

Pressing the Cancel button will cause the current station installation to be skipped, and the wizard will continue installation on the next station in the list.

AVG should be then transferred to the station and installed. You will see on each line, if the installation was successful (however it may take some time to process).

Once all your stations receive the installation files and finish the installation process, you will be able to leave this dialog by clicking the Next button.

Note: You can later review recently installed stations from the AVG Admin Console either in the Stations/New stations or in the group chosen during the Remote administration settings dialog.

To list rec ently installed stations that remain in an incorrec t state (bec ause of some remote installation failure), navigate to the Stations/Non-compliant stations.

Also, on Windows XP SP2/Windows 7/Vista or possibly higher with Windows Firewall enabled, the AVG Agent once installed will automatically create a communication rule and allow its execution and network communication.

The final dialog contains a short overview of activity on the station(s).

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The Save settings button allows you to save the previously selected configuration. You can reuse it when running this wizard again simply by loading the settings at the very beginning.

Clic k Finish button to close the wizard.

5.5. Creation of AVG Installation Script

Selecting the Creation of AVG installation script option, the wizard will create an installation script in the selected directory. The contents of the directory can then be used for installation from CD, network folder or copied directly to a station.

This option does not offer the possibility of remote installation to the network stations or servers.

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The first step contains an overview of this option. Click Next to continue.

During this step it is necessary to define the following installation parameters:

· License information – type in the license data such as Name, Company, and

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License number (mandatory value). If you wish to use the Windows username for the Name field, do not select the respective check box, and leave the default system settings to be used.

· Folder with the AVG installation package - type in the full path to the AVG installation package or use this button to select the proper folder.

If you have not downloaded the package yet, click the Download button and use the wizard to download the installation file for you into the selected folder. You can observe the download progress above the Download button.

· Proxy settings button - If you need to use a proxy server to connect to the Internet, you can fill in the proxy server details by clicking the Proxy settings button.

· License number change - Use this button to input a new license number to be used for remote installations of AVG.

· Install AVG Security Toolbar - choose to install AVG Security Toolbar. AVG’s Security Toolbar is powered by LinkScanner technology which lets you know whether the sites you are about to visit are safe. Among other features it helps you also to surf the Internet more easily.

In this step, you can choose if you wish to install AVG with default settings or select custom components.

· Install AVG with default settings - Choose this option if you prefer the default components to be installed.

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· Select installation components - Select this option to view a tree structure offering a list of AVG components that can be either installed or uninstalled. From the list of c omponents select:

Components that should be installed, and mark them like this

Components that should be uninstalled or not installed, and mark them like this

The default settings will be used for components that you leave blank ( ).

· Remote AVG uninstallation - allows AVG removal.

In the Setup parameters section you can c hoose from the following options:

· Enable Windows Firewall after installation - in case you are not going to install AVG Firewall component, you c an choose to enable Windows Firewall as soon as the installation is completed.

· Display a notification message regarding scheduled system restart on the remote computer - If the previous checkbox is checked, you can also define a

delay before the restart will take place. The default value is ten minutes.

· Select type of installation progress visibility - from the drop down menu

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select one of the following:

hidden installation - no information will be displayed to the currently logged user during the setup process.

show installation progress only - the installation will not require any user attention, but the progress will be fully visible on the station.

show installation wizard - the installation will be visible on the station and the currently logged user will need to manually confirm all steps.

In the Setup properties section you c an choose from the following options:

· Where to install - if you prefer a customized target location for installation, you can choose it by entering the path here. We recommend keeping the default settings.

· Setup language - choose a default c ustom language for AVG installation and user interface.

· Select folder where AVG 2011 setup LOG file will be stored - if you prefer a custom location for setup log files, select it here (the folder must already exist on the target station).

The following options are available in this step.

Note: If you are unsure about these settings, we recommend keeping the default ones.

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· Remote administration - Enter the AVG DataCenter connection string into the AVG DataCenter connection string field. If applicable, also enter the Username

and Password. If you do not want to manage the stations via the AVG Admin Console, simply uncheck this option.

· Add new station into group - If you prefer to automatically add new station(s) into a custom group, you c an choose the group name here.

· Custom update server - if you already have an existing update server, that you would like to use for your stations, check this checkbox and fill in its address now.

In this step you may specify names of the installation script files, their storage and other options.

In the File names definition define these options:

· Name of the file to launch installation - type in a custom name for the file, that will be used for launching the installation. The file extension must be .bat.

· Name of the script file with parameters - type in a custom name for the script parameters file. The file extension must be .ini.

In the Setup files location define these options:

· Select folder where the installation script file will be stored - Tick this checkbox and choose a c ustom directory for storing installation script.

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· Create a subfolder for AVG 2011 installation files - Tick this checkbox if you prefer AVG setup files to be copied to and stored in a subfolder.

· Create the AUTORUN.INF file - If you plan to put your script on a CD/DVD or USB Flash disk from which you would like to start the AVG installation automatically once inserted, tick this checkbox and the AUTORUN.INF file will be created.

· Enable relative paths - We recommend keeping this option checked. Relative path means, that it is relative to the current source directory (for example if your source disk drive and path is c:\avginstallation and you uncheck this option, the output script will then look for the installation files in exactly the same path, which will be most likely different on the target station, where you will execute it and the script would not work.)

This step contains a preview of both setup and configuration files. The first tab contains information about the setup file and the second c ontains the presets.

If you have not done so already, fill in the output path in the Select folder where the script will be stored sec tion.

Clic k the Create script button to compile and save the installation script to the selected place.

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The Save settings button allows you to save the previously selected configuration. You can use it when running this wizard again simply by loading the settings in the very beginning.

Clic k the Finish button to close the wizard.

There are several options for how to use the produced script file. Here are the two most common examples:

To use the script saved to a folder:

1. Copy the whole content of the previously chosen folder to your station.

Note: If you used a network folder for storing the script, you can navigate to that folder directly over the network.

2. On the station navigate to this folder and run the AvgSetup.bat file.

3. The command line window will appear and the installation will begin.

4. Once the installation is completed, the window will close automatically.

You can also put the script on a removable device, such as an external hard drive, USB flash disk etc.

To use the script from a removable device:

1. Insert the removable device to your station.

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2. If the autorun feature is enabled in the station's operating system and you chose to create the autorun.inf file during script preparation, the installation will start automatically.

3. If not, open the removable device disk letter and run the AvgSetup.bat file manually.

4. The command line window will appear and the installation will begin.

5. Once the installation is completed, the window will close automatically.

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6. AVG Admin Console

6.1. What is AVG Admin Console

AVG Admin Console is an interface for administrating stations remotely. It helps the network administrator to maintain the AVG Stations' configuration, status, and to remotely call various operations on AVG stations. From this console, you can for example:

· Monitor AVG component states on stations

· Define AVG station settings

· Review scan results and control virus infections

· Remotely launch scans or updates on AVG stations

· Distribute update files within the local network

· Access Virus Vault on AVG stations

· View Firewall log files

· Install AVG Stations remotely

You have several options how to launch the AVG Admin Console:

· navigate to the Windows start menu and select Start/All Programs/AVG 2011 Remote Administration/AVG Admin Console

· select AVG Admin Console from your Windows desktop,

· or go to your Program files folder (usually c:\Program Files), select folder

AVG\AVG10 Admin\Console\ and double click AvgAdminConsole.exe.

During startup, the AVG Admin Console automatically tries to connect to the last used AVG DataCenter. If the c onnection fails, or if you are launching AVG Admin Console for the first time, a dialog window will appear and you will be asked to specify the communication string for the AVG DataCenter c onnection. The c ommunication string uses the same form as the AVG station’s c ommunication string – for details refer to c hapter Configuration/Connection string.

Typically, if AVG Admin Console is installed on the same computer as the DataCenter, it is possible to use the following communication string: localhost:4158.

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The general communication string structure is http://server_address:port, where:

· server_address is the name/address of a server where the AVG Admin Server runs

· port is the AVG Admin Server port number. The default port value is 4158. If the AVG Admin Server uses this default number, it is not necessary to include the number into the communication string.

If the DataCenter is password protected, you must fill-in the Login name and Password into the appropriate fields. Without c orrect password and/or login name, you will not be able to start the AVG Admin Console.

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6.2. AVG Admin Console Interface Overview

The AVG Admin Console interface is completely customizable allowing users to move or enable/disable individual panels according to their needs. Within the default view, all six panels are visible, in addition to a navigation toolbar and upper menu.

6.2.1. Upper Main Menu

The upper menu c ontains the following menu items:

DataCenter menu

The DataCenter menu offers the following options:

· Connect to AVG DataCenter...

Allows user to select a different DataCenter.

· AVG DataCenter settings...

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The Station identification section contains a drop down menu, where you can select how you wish to display stations within the c urrent view section.

The Scan results options section lets you to choose which scan results you prefer to store and according to which severity. Check the including rootkits checkbox in order to include also storing of sc an results with rootkits.

Keep scan results for maximum period of - simply enter number of days you wish keeping the scan results received from stations. The default value is 30 days.

Keep AM events for the maximum period of - enter number of days you wish keeping Alert Manager events received from stations. The default value is 30 days.

In the next section choose, how you wish to secure your AVG DataCenter access:

Free access - default settings, that will allow anyone to acc ess the AVG DataCenter (no password is needed).

Simple password protection - will open a new dialog, where you can c hoose a custom password (the same password must be entered into both fields for verification). The password will then be required during every c onnection to the AVG DataCenter.

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Full access control - please see the How to manage access rights c hapter for more information.

· Database export... - This dialog allows you to create a backup file (i.e. export the DataCenter contents to a file) and save it to a local folder on a computer, from which the AVG Admin Console is running.

· Exit - Quits AVG Admin Console.

View menu

The View menu offers the following options:

· Panels

Here you can show or hide individual main interface panels (Toolbar, Navigation tree, Quick help etc.) simply by chec king or unchec king them.

To restore the original position of all panels, use the Default position of panels item. The panels will be restored after you restart the applic ation.

· Non-compliance conditions...

Here you can choose which conditions on a station are to be considered as noncompliant. According to your selection, the non-compliant stations will then be highlighted in red within all available views.

Use the Exceptions... button to define groups excluded from the selected rules.