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Which antivirus software is best suited to server use in terms of low resource requirements and good protection?

Which types of servers actually need antivirus protection?

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Should be moved to server fault. – aronchick Jan 25 '10 at 20:09
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and possibly community wiki because some people get very passionate about their AntiVirus software. – Earlz Jan 25 '10 at 20:10
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We are using Nod32 with great success

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I've been using NOD32 with good success. In regards to exclusions, here are a few links that I've found useful in the past:

Exchange 2003 Exclusions

Small Business Server Exclusions

Clients and Server Exclusion

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We use Symantec Anti Virus Corporate Edition 10.1 and find performance good. Very granular control unlike the "home" versions refered to in the link gbn provided. SAV CE will detect Exchange and exclude the needed files/folders. Good white papers on other types of server on their site. Great management and alerting tools as well.

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Start here: Coding horror

Also, ensure some files/folders are exempted eg SQL Server or Exchange

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I use Cisco Security Agent on several servers ( And workstations for that matter, It has been great. You can lock down executables that are able to run, and write very granular policies to allow anything you would like

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