An anti-virus network built with Dr.Web ESS must have at least one Enterprise Server.
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To increase the reliability and productivity of an anti-virus network and distribute the computational load properly, the Dr.Web ESS anti-virus can also be used in the multiserver mode. In this case the Server software is installed on several computers. |
Enterprise Server is a memory-resident component. Enterprise Server software is developed for various OS (see Appendix A. The Complete List of Supported OS Versions).
Basic Functions
The Dr.Web Enterprise Server performs the following tasks:
◆initializes of installation of the Agent software and anti-virus packages on a selected computer or a group of computers;
◆requests the version number of the anti-virus package and the creation dates and version numbers of the virus databases on all protected computers;
◆updates the content of the centralized installation folder and the updates folder;
◆updates virus databases and executable files of the anti-virus packages, as well as executable files of the program on protected computers.
Collecting Information on Anti-Virus Network
Communicating with Enterprise Agents, Enterprise Server collects and logs information on operation of the anti-virus packages. Information is logged in the general log file implemented as a database. In small networks (not more than 200-300 computers) an internal database can be used. In larger networks it is recommended to use an external database.
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An internal DB can be used, if at most 200-300 stations are connected to the Server. If the hardware configuration of the computer with Enterprise Server and the load level of other executing tasks are permissible, up to 1000 stations can be connected. Otherwise, you must use an external DB. If you use an external DB and more than 10 000 stations are connected to the Server, it is recommended to perform the following minimal requirements: ◆3 GHz processor CPU, ◆RAM at least 4 Gb for Enterprise Server and at least 8 Gb for the DB server, ◆UNIX system-based OS. |
The following information is collected and stored in the general log file:
◆versions of the anti-virus packages on protected computers,
◆time and date of the software installation and update on workstations,
◆versions and dates of virus databases updates,
◆OS versions of protected computers, processor type, OS system catalogs location, etc.,
◆configuration and settings of anti-virus packages,
◆data on virus events, including names of detected viruses, detection dates, actions, results of curing, etc.
Enterprise Server notifies the administrator on virus events occurring on protected computers by e-mail or through the Windows OS standard broadcast notification system. You can set the alerts as described in p. Setting Alerts.
Enterprise Server as it is has no interface. Basic instructions necessary to manage the Server are listed in the Server control directory.
As a rule, Enterprise Server can be managed through the Dr.Web Control Center which acts as an interface for the Server.
Start and Stop the Dr.Web Enterprise Server
By default, the Enterprise Server automatically starts after installation and every time after restarting the operating system.
Also you can start or start, restart or stop the Enterprise Server by one of the following ways:
For UNIX system-based OS
◆Using the corresponding console command (see also Appendix H5. Dr.Web Enterprise Server):
oStart:
•for FreeBSD OS:
# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/drwcsd.sh start
•for Linux OS and Solaris OS:
# /etc/init.d/drwcsd start
oRestart:
•for FreeBSD OS:
# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/drwcsd.sh restart
•for Linux OS and Solaris OS:
# /etc/init.d/drwcsd restart
oStop:
•for FreeBSD OS:
# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/drwcsd.sh stop
•For Linux OS and Solaris OS:
# /etc/init.d/drwcsd stop
◆Stop and restart via the Control Center:
•In the Administration section, use buttons: 
to restart, 
to stop (is absent under Solaris OS).
For Windows OS
◆General case:
•Using the corresponding command, located in the Start → Programs → Dr.Web Enterprise Server menu.
•Via the services management tools in the Administrative Tools section at the Control Panel of Windows OS.
◆Stop and restart via the Control Center:
•In the Administration section, use buttons: to restart, to stop.
◆Using the console commands run from the bin subfolder of the Server installation folder (see also Appendix H5. Dr.Web Enterprise Server):
•drwcsd start — start the Server.
•drwcsd restart — total restart of the Server service.
•drwcsd stop — normal shutdown of the Server.